Released: Oct. 13, 1999

Norton Center to host the Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra and Chorus

DANVILLE, KY -- The Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will be coming to Centre College's Norton Center for the Arts on Wednesday, Oct. 20.

Under the direction of conductor Nikolai Alexeyev, the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra, , soloists of the Bolshoi Opera, and a 50-member chorus will present such classics as "The Anvil Chorus" from Verdi's Il Trovatore, "Habanera" and "Toreador Song" from Bizet's Carmen, the "Coronation Scene" from Mussorgsky's Boris Gudunov, "The Dance of the Hours" from Ponchielli's La Gioconda, plus many more wonderful selections.

The performance will begin at 8 p.m. in Newlin Hall. Tickets are on sale at the box office. Hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays, or patrons may call toll-free at 1-877-HIT-SHOW (1-877 448-7469).

The Norton Center for the Arts is a regional performing arts center that annually brings to Centre College a series of important musical groups, Broadway shows, individual performances, and other works from the performing arts. For a complete series schedule and subscription information visit the Norton Center on-line.

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For tickets or additional information:
Norton Center box office, telephone 606-236-4692
Toll-free at 1-877-HIT-SHOW (1-877 448-7469).

Communications Office
Centre College
600 W. Walnut Street
Danville, KY 40422

Coordinator of Public Information: Patsi Barnes Trollinger
Telephone 606-238-5719 · trllngrp@centre.edu