Wheeling Symphony Orchestra to perform ‘American Roots’ concert
Pianist Natasha Paremski will headline the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra’s “American Roots” concert on Friday, March 18 at the Capitol Theatre.
Paremski will perform Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto 2 in c minor.
The concert will also highlight the works of American composers William Grant Still, one of the most important Black American composers of the 20th century; and Jessie Montgomery, an emerging star in the classical music world. The orchestra will perform Grant Still’s Symphony no. 2 in g minor (“Song of a New Race”) and Jessie Montgomery’s “Coincident Dances.”
The 7:30 p.m. performance will be conducted by Maestro John Devlin.
Paremski will also perform at “An Evening With Natasha Paremski” – a fundraiser to benefit the WSO on – Wednesday, March 16 at the Stifel Fine Arts Center in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Tickets for either event can be purchased by phone at 304-232-6191 or via email at boxoffice@wheelingsymphony.com.