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<BR>Maestro Christopher Wilkins and the Akron Symphony Orchestra welcome Grammy winners eighth blackbird for the Ohio premiere of <EM>On a Wire</EM> <SPAN id=ecxmore-5172></SPAN>by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Jennifer Higdon on Saturday, January 15 at The University of Akron’s E.J. Thomas Hall at 8 PM. Also hear Stravinsky’s <EM>Firebird Suite</EM> and works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Michael Gandolfi, and Stella Sung. <STRONG></STRONG> <BR><STRONG>Experience a concert in the making… </STRONG><BR>Maestro Wilkins is throwing back the curtain on this special concert with a preview and open rehearsal on Friday, January 14 at E.J. Thomas Hall.<BR>The evening begins at 8 PM with an informal discussion between the members of eighth blackbird, Jennifer Higdon, and Maestro Wilkins followed by a rehearsal of On a Wire with commentary by the performers and composer. <BR> <BR>Admission to the rehearsal is free, but we request that individuals and groups RSVP at akronsymphony.org or by calling 330-535-8131<BR><BR> </body>
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