Carson City Symphony and Chamber Singers with guest singer Ricky Hutton happening Feb. 18
The Carson City Symphony and Carson Chamber Singers will perform on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center's Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William Street in Carson City.
This will be the Symphony's third concert of its Fortieth Season. Featured guest soloist Richard "Ricky" Hutton will sing Ralph Vaughan Williams' "Five Mystical Songs" with the orchestra and chorus, conducted by Gary Schwartz.
Dr. Hutton is Assistant Professor of Music: Choral Music Education/Assistant Director of Choral Activities at Boise State University, and Interim Director of the Boise Philharmonic Master Chorale. He is former Director of the Carson Chamber Singers and several other ensembles.
The Symphony, conducted by Music Director David Bugli, will also play John Williams' "Raiders March," Georges Bizet's "L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2," and in honor of Black History Month, William Grant Still's "In Memoriam." Pre-show entertainment by Carson High string players begins at 3:00 p.m. in the lobby, and a free "Meet-the-Soloist" concert preview with Ricky Hutton, David Bugli, and Gary Schwartz, begins at 3:15 p.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room.
Tickets are $18 general admission; $15 for seniors, students, and Symphony Association members; and free for youth age 18 and under. Tickets are on sale online at CCSymphony.com or at the door. “Flex” tickets at discounted prices are also available at CCSymphony.com.
Carson City Symphony is a community orchestra of about 60 players who perform music from the 15th to the 21st centuries. The 2023-24 concert season is supported with public funding through the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, Carson City Cultural Commission, and by private donations.
For information, see CCSymphony.com or call (775) 883-4154.