Tempesta Turns 10: Fanfares, Suites and a Birthday Symphony

15 Oct 2011
20:00:00 - 22:00:00

Arch Street Meeting House

Saturday, October 15, 2011

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Tempesta's grandest orchestra ever, complete with trumpets, horns and tympani, performs a festive overture by Fasch in its modern premiere; a birthday symphony by Boyce in honor of Tempesta's 10th anniversary; instrumental music from Rameau's Polymnie; and Vivaldi's famous Concerto for Four Violins on the 300th anniversary of its publication.

Ticket prices:
$30-$40 (At Door)
$25-$35 (Advance)
Discounts available for seniors and full-time students.

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Tempesta di Mare, Inc
320 Arch Street
Philadelphia
PA
19106

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