Press release:

Northwest Symphony Orchestra announces the opening of its 2012– 2013 season. The concert entitled “Symphonic Fireworks” includes music for the whole family and features Tchaikovsky’s famous 1812 Overture. The concert also features 12-year- old local trumpet player sensation Natalie Dungey, as soloist.

Family Concert

October 26, 2012- Symphonic Fireworks
Friday, October 26, 2012 at 7:30pm
Highline Performing Arts Center

1812 Overture- Piotr IlyichTchaikovsky
Firebird Suite- Igor Stravinsky
Hungarian March- Hector Berlioz
Calling the Cavalry- Mateo Messina- Natalie Dungey soloist

ABOUT NORTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Now in its twenty-six season, Northwest Symphony Orchestra has performed to local, regional, and national acclaim. The orchestra has performed an unprecedented number of compositions by Northwest composers and has garnered eight national awards for Programming of Contemporary Music from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, including a first place national award in June 2012. The orchestra has been featured repeatedly on National Public Radio and has recorded four compact disks. Dr. Anthony Spain is Music Director.

The NWSO has performed with a variety and eclectic mix of internationally known artists including Alice In Chains, Anne and Nancy Wilson of Heart, Joshua Roman and Natalie Cole.

Northwest Symphony Orchestra makes complimentary tickets available to local school music programs. Teachers may call the orchestra office at (206) 242-6321.

More information about the entire Northwest Symphony Orchestra season, information is available on the Web at www.northwestsymphonyorchestra.org or by calling (206) 242-6321.