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Saint-Saens Thundering “Organ Symphony”

  • Lucas Theatre 32 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA, 31401 United States (map)

Saturday May 6 at 7:30 PM

Presented By

Savannah Philharmonic

SAVANNAH PHILHARMONIC &
SAVANNAH PHILHARMONIC CHORUS

KEITARO HARADA conductor
PAUL THORNOCK chorus master, organist
ANNA CHRISTY soprano

Our finale begins with the world premiere of Homage by local composer, Robin Beauchamp. This three movement work features compositions in the style of film composers, Bernard Herrmann, Maurice Jarre, and Eric Wolfgang Korngold.

As we conclude the season, join us in celebrating the Lucas Theatre’s newly restored magnificent organ with Saint-Saëns Symphony No. 3.

ROBIN BEAUCHAMP Homage
I. Premonition
II. The Darkness Declares the Glory of the Light
III. Celtic Fanfare

POULENC Gloria, FP 177
I. Gloria in excelsis Deo
II. Laudamus te
III. Domine Deus, Rex caelestis
IV. Domine Fili unigenite
V. Domine Deus, Agnus Dei
VI. Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris

INTERMISSION

SAINT-SAËNS Symphony No. 3, op. 78, C minor (Organ Symphony)
PART I
Adagio – Allegro moderato
Poco adagio
PART II
Allegro moderato – Presto
Maestoso – Allegro