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SUMMARY:Behind the Music: Screening of THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN with Footcandle Film Society
DESCRIPTION:Go behind the music of THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN with Western Piedmont Symphony and Footcandle Film Society. Before the movie\, WPS Music Director Matthew Troy shares the secrets to the chills and thrills of the iconic film score in conversation with Footcandle Film Society founder Alan Jackson.\n\n\nCome see the original American Gothic horror film THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935) at the Carolina Theater in downtown Hickory on Thursday\, October 2nd\, at 7:00 p.m. The Footcandle Film Society and the Western Piedmont Symphony are thrilled to co-host this Halloween-time film screening. Alan Jackson with the Film Society and WPS Music Director Matthew Troy will talk about the film and its iconic film score by Franz Waxman\, leading up to the WPS’ Oct. 18th symphony performance of “The Creation of the Female Monster” from THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN.\n\nTickets are $5.00 at the door at the Carolina Theater\, but this screening is free to all current Footcandle Film Society members.\n\nEvent Partner
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/behind-the-music-screening-of-the-bride-of-frankenstein-with-footcandle-film-society/
LOCATION:Carolina Theater\, 222 1st Ave NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Masterworks: Elemental Music
DESCRIPTION:Experience an inspiring evening with Maestro Matthew Troy and the Western Piedmont Symphony as they explore the powerful connection between humanity and nature. Elemental Music brings the natural world to life through vivid orchestral works—featuring birdsong\, pastoral scenes\, and the forces of creation. From haunting to hopeful\, this program invites you to reflect on the elements that shape our world and ourselves.  \n\nWAXMAN • The Bride of Frankenstein: “The Creation of the Female Monster”\nCOPLAND • Suite from The Tender Land\nBEETHOVEN • Symphony No. 6\, “Pastorale”\n\n 
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/masterworks-elemental-music/
LOCATION:P.E. Monroe Auditorium\, LRU\, 775 6th St NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Community Conversation with Sandeep Das
DESCRIPTION:Join Western Piedmont Symphony and Chai Kona for a special Community Conversation with GRAMMY Award-winning artist Sandeep Das!\n\nAhead of his performance with Western Piedmont Symphony at Masterworks: Mystic Horizons\, internationally acclaimed tabla virtuoso Sandeep Das will visit downtown Hickory for an intimate afternoon of conversation and connection.\n\nThis is a wonderful opportunity to hear from Sandeep\, learn more about his remarkable musical journey\, and meet an artist whose career has taken him to stages around the world.\n\nFriday\, October 23 | 1 p.m. Chai Kona | Downtown Hickory FREE and open to the public!\n\nSeating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis\, so arrive early\, treat yourself to a delicious cup of chai\, and settle in for a special afternoon.\n\nWe look forward to sharing this experience with our community!\nSPONSORS\nThis program was made possible by a grant from Arts Culture Catawba through the North Carolina Arts Council\, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources\, with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/a-community-conversation-with-sandeep-das/
LOCATION:Chai Kona\, 20 2nd Street\, Hickory\, North Carolina\, 28601\, United States
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