StL Philharmonic and Darwin's Departure

The Philharmonic 'travels' to Latin America to receive Darwin Aquino's creative present for our 165th anniversary, performed by the world-renowned Lux Nova Duo. Then, the Philharmonic's anniversary season concludes -- and Darwin completes his role with the orchestra -- with Debussy’s mythical tenderness, explosive tangos, and Shostakovich’s rich, relentless and spectacular symphony. PROGRAM **Claude Debussy** *Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun* **Darwin Aquino** *From My Folkloric Imagination* **Astor Piazzolla** *Double Concerto for Guitar, Bandoneon and Strings* **Dmitri Shostakovich** *Symphony **No. 5** in D minor, Op. 47* As members of Symphony Meetup of St Louis we have enjoyed a year-long celebration of the Philharmonic’s 165th anniversary. This milestone showcased the orchestra in its full power, beginning with Mahler’s exciting “Titan” Symphony, followed by Beethoven's 6th Symphony. We smiled with excitement at the holiday concert featured popular pieces that ring in the season with great festive cheer. Recently, we were elated with world class soloist and St. Louis Symphony Assistant Concertmaster, Hannah Ji, joined the orchestras performance of Korngold's Violin Concerto. Join us, for this 165th Anniversary celebration and Darwin Aquino's finale as Artistic & Music Director at St Louis Philharmonic Orchestra, including his very own composer-conductor showcase, *From My Folkloric Imagination.* **SEATING / PARKING / DINNER** We'll again, have great seating together at the Skip Viragh performance center on the campus at Chaminade in Frontenac. There is free parking on the campus. Please come join us for an optional dinner nearby at the lovely Tuscan Italian Brio restaurant before the concert. Be sure to answer the dinner question with your RSVP. **Tickets (read carefully)** Order your General Admission $15 seats now at https://www.stlphilharmonic.org/event-details-registration/concert-4-from-imagination-to-triumph. The Philharmonic will assign excellent…