Family Fun: Gershwin’s Magic Key
October 22 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Classical Kid’s Live and the Carmel Symphony Orchestra Present Gershwin’s Magic Key
Step into the streets of 1920s New York City,where a newspaper boy has a chance encounter with the famous composer George Gershwin. Families can follow their developing friendship as the Carmel Symphony Orchestra magically weaves Gershwin’s greatest hits into his stories. This afternoon Gershwin quickly learns that his new friend has musical talents… but can the boy find the magic key to unlock his own musical potential?
History, drama, music and fun come together in one 50 minute performance. This engaging concert is an ideal addition to any child’s developing musical experience.
Gershwin’s Magic Key has been recognized internationally for its quality, including receiving a Grammy Nomination (2021), a Mom’s Choice Award, the Creative Child Awards – CD of the Year 2021, the National Parenting Products Award 2021, a Family Choice Award, the Smart Media – Academics Choice Award and the Tillywigs Toy Awards – Brain Child Award.
Read what the critics have had to say about this engaging performance:
“More than just introducing children to classical music, they tell fabulous tales steeped in historical detail!”
– Canadian Press
“…a classical series with just enough fantasy – and reality – to captivate kids. Parents will relish Classical Kids as much as the kids do!”
– Parenting
“Another outstanding entry in an acclaimed series that is already in danger of creating a whole new (and knowledgeable) generation of classical music lovers!”
– Parents’ Choice
“The best way to unlock the mind and heart of a child to the wonders of musical masterpieces!”
– New York Daily News
International Performances of Gershwin’s Magic Key Include:
ANN ARBOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Ann Arbor, MICHIGAN • BRAVO! VAIL MUSIC FESTIVAL Vail, COLORADO • BRECKENRIDGE MUSIC FESTIVAL Breckenridge, COLORADO • CALGARY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Calgary, ALBERTA • CARMEL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Carmel, INDIANA • CHICAGO YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Chicago, ILLINOIS • EDMONTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Edmonton, ALBERTA • HELENA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Helena, MONTANA • KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY Kansas City, MISSOURI • KALAMAZOO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Kalamazoo, MICHIGAN • MALAYSIAN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA • MUNCIE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Muncie, INDIANA • NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Washington, DC • NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA • PEORIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Peoria, ILLINOIS • QUAD CITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Davenport, IOWA • RENO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Reno, NEVADA • SANTA ROSA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Santa Rosa, CALIFORNIA • TORONTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Toronto, ONTARIO • UTAH SYMPHONY Salt Lake City, UTAH • VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA • WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA • WICHITA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Wichita, KANSAS • YORK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA York, PENNSYLVANIA
MUSIC EXCERPTS
An American in Paris
Concerto in F: III
Cuban Overture
“Fascinating Rhythm” (Gershwin-Warner)
Fugue subject from Catfish Row: Symphonic Suite in Five Parts: I
Humoresque op. 101 no. 7 (Dvorak – Trinkaus)
“I Got Plenty O’Nuttin” from Catfish Row: Symphonic Suite in Five Parts: II
“I Got Rhythm” (Gershwin – Bennett)
“I’ll Build a Stairway to Paradise”
Medley from “Oh, Kay!” (Gershwin-Warner)
“Nice Work If You Can Get It” (Gershwin – Bennett)
“Oh Lord, I’m On My Way” from Catfish Row: Symphonic Suite in Five Parts: V
Overture from Catfish Row: Symphonic Suite in Five Parts: I
Period Medley: “Oh, You Beautiful Doll” (Ayer) & “Baby Face” (Akst)
“Promenade” (Gershwin – Berkowitz)
Rhapsody in Blue
“Rialto Ripples” (Gershwin – Tyzik)
“Second Prelude” (Blue Lullaby)
Second Rhapsody (New York Rhapsody)
“Strike Up The Band” (Gershwin – MacPherson)
“Summertime” & “Bess, You Is My Woman Now” from Catfish Row: Symphonic Suite in Five Parts: I & II
Swanee (Gershwin – Wodehouse)
“Take Me Out to the Ball Game” (Norworth and Tilzer)
