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Oak Ridge Civic Ballet performing ‘The Nutcracker’ on Saturday, Sunday

Posted at 9:56 am November 18, 2017
By Wendie Aurin Leave a Comment

The Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association is performing Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, Nov. 18, and Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, at the Oak Ridge High School Performing Arts Center. (Photo by ORCBA)

The Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association is performing Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, Nov. 18, and Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, at the Oak Ridge High School Performing Arts Center. (Photo by ORCBA)

 

The Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association is performing Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, November 18, and Sunday, November 19, at the Oak Ridge High School Performing Arts Center.

Directed by Molly Koon Quist along with assistant director Sharon Nicklow-Cousins and assistant Sarah Jett, “The Nutcracker” offers artistic entertainment for family members of all ages.

“We have so many talented dancers in East Tennessee,” said Wendie Aurin, assistant production manager. “We are excited to have them showcase their creativity in such a classic ballet.”

Courtney Walker, Fancisco Aguilar, and Murillo Barbosa of the Georgia Ballet, as well as Howard Merlin of the Boston Ballet as Drosselmeyer, will join the talented cast, a press release said. Frank Murphy from Classic Hits 93.1 WNOX will also make a guest appearance. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Dancing, Entertainment, Entertainment, Slider Tagged With: Boston Ballet, Classic Hits 93.1 WNOX, Courtney Walker, Fancisco Aguilar, Frank Murphy, Georgia Ballet, Howard Merlin, Molly Koon Quist, Murillo Barbosa, Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association, Oak Ridge High School, Oak Ridge High School Performing Arts Center, Sarah Jett, Sharon Nicklow-Cousins, Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker, Wendie Aurin

Enjoy Danny Brian playing famous Tchaikovsky ‘Piano Concerto,’ with ‘Nutcracker’ bonus

Posted at 8:14 am November 17, 2016
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Danny Brian

 

By Dale Gedcke

The Friday and Saturday concerts by the Oak Ridge Philharmonia will feature two of the most enjoyable compositions by Tchaikovsky. Danny Brian will play the exhilarating “Piano Concerto No. 1,” and the orchestra will perform selections from the enchanting “Nutcracker Suite.” For more information, continue to read below.

Danny Brian may be best known locally for serving as organist/pianist for 30 years at Cokesbury United Methodist Church. He has also been the accompanist for the Knoxville Choral Society and Knoxville Chamber Chorale for many years. Brian is an active local artist playing solo recitals and chamber music in the Knoxville area. He has been on the faculty at Knoxville College, and was staff accompanist at the University of Tennessee for several years. Brian won first place in the Mid-South Piano Competition, and has played with many orchestras throughout the Southeast. He began his musical studies at Blair School of music in Nashville, and he received his undergraduate degree in piano performance from Middle Tennessee State University, where he studied with Jerry Perkins. He also studied with David Northington at the University of Tennessee while he worked on his master’s degree. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Entertainment, Front Page News, Music, Nonprofits, Top Stories Tagged With: Cokesbury United Methodist Church, Cyndi Jeffers, Dale Gedcke, Danny Brian, First Baptist Church, Marcelo Urias, Nutcracker Suite, Oak Ridge Philharmonia, Piano Concerto No. 1, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker, The Nutcracker Suite

ORCBA celebrates 50th season, Tchaikovsky

Posted at 6:11 pm November 22, 2013
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In recognition of its 50th season, the Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association is celebrating Tchaikovsky, opening its season this weekend with the annual production of “The Nutcracker.”

The season will end in April with “Sleeping Beauty” and “Swan Lake.”

The University of Tennessee Chamber Orchestra will perform The Nutcracker this weekend with ORCBA.

“Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enjoy ballet performed with a live orchestra,” the association said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Dancing, Entertainment, Music, Top Stories Tagged With: ballet, Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association, Oak Ridge High School Performing Arts Center, ORCBA, orchestra, Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker, University of Tennessee Chamber Orchestra, Wendie Aurin

This weekend: arts and crafts, ballet, theater, half-marathon

Posted at 11:39 am November 17, 2012
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

There is much to do in Oak Ridge this weekend, ranging from arts, crafts, and theater to ballet, disc golf, and a half marathon.

We’ve already posted stories about some of the events, including today’s cash mob and “The Wiz” at Oak Ridge Playhouse. We’ve also written about the Secret City Half Marathon and free Turkey Bowl Disc Golf on Sunday.

But we’ve also added several new events to our new events calendar. They include an arts and crafts fair at the Oak Ridge Civic Center, Girls Inc. Parade of Trees at Pollard Auditorium, Folk Art Nativities at Oak Ridge Art Center, and “The Nutcracker” ballet at Oak Ridge High School. Those are all happening today, although there is another performance of “The Nutcracker” tomorrow (Sunday).

Please check out our events calendar for more details on these and other events.

Filed Under: Arts, Community, Dancing, Recreation, Theater, Top Stories Tagged With: Arts and Crafts Fair, Folk Art Nativities, Girls Inc., Oak Ridge Art Center, Parade of Trees, Secret City Half Marathon, The Nutcracker, Turkey Bowl Disc Golf

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