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Prepare for an unforgettable evening where the grandeur of opera meets the magic of Broadway! The Georgia Symphony Orchestra proudly presents “Drama and Destiny: Opera Meets Broadway,” a sweeping musical journey through timeless stories of love, power, and passion.
Internationally acclaimed soprano Indra Thomas joins the GSO for a dazzling performance that bridges the worlds of classical opera and beloved musical theatre. Known for her rich, emotive voice and commanding stage presence, Ms. Thomas will bring thrilling intensity and lyrical beauty to each performance.
The program features stirring selections from Verdi’s Aida, including the majestic “Gloria all’Egitto” and its iconic triumphal march. Let your spirit soar with the thunderous energy of Wagner’s “Ride of the Valkyries”, an orchestral powerhouse that evokes mythic heroism.
Broadway fans will be enchanted by highlights from the blockbuster hit Wicked, where friendship, ambition, and destiny intertwine in spellbinding melodies. And in a tribute to the Golden Age of music theater, the orchestra presents A Salute to Rodgers and Hammerstein—a medley of classics from The Sound of Music, South Pacific, Oklahoma!, and more.
Whether you’re an opera aficionado or a Broadway enthusiast, this concert promises a night of soaring vocals, lush orchestrations, and emotional storytelling that transcends genre.
Don’t miss this powerful blend of theatrical brilliance—only with the Georgia Symphony Orchestra and Indra Thomas.
Program
Wagner Ride of the Valkyries
Boito Mefistofele: Prologue – Ave, Signor
Verdi La Forza Del Destino: Pace, pace mio Dio
Rimsky-Korsakov Procession of the Nobles
Puccini Tosca – Vissi d’arte
Puccini Gianni Schicchi: O mio babbino caro
Verdi Aida: Gloria all’Egitto (Triumphal March and Chorus)
Rogers/Hammerstein/Moss A Salute to Rogers and Hammerstein
Gershwin Porgy and Bess: Summertime
Kern/Hammerstein Showboat: Can’t Help Lovin Dat Man
Bernstein West Side Story: Somewhere
Schwartz/Rickets Highlights from Wicked
Featured Artists
Indra Thomas
GSO Chorus
Bryan Black, GSOC Chorus Director
Georgia Symphony Orchestra
Timothy Verville, Music Director & Conductor
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