Romeo and Juliet

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Barber’s Violin Concerto balances lyrical warmth with fiery virtuosity, and Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet brings Shakespeare’s tragic love story vividly to life. Experience music that speaks to the heart in this romantic and dramatic evening. The program begins with Violet Archer’s lyrical Poem and Barber’s lush Violin Concerto, performed by acclaimed violinist Stephen Sitarski. After intermission, passion and tragedy unfold through Prokofiev’s powerful selections from Romeo and Juliet. A concert of sweeping emotion and timeless love.