PRCO's New Music Director to Present Program at Summit

NEW ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR TO VISIT SUMMIT OF UPTOWN
Park Ridge Civic Orchestra Presents 21st Season Highlights for Senior Residents

The Park Ridge Civic Orchestra’s (PRCO) new Music Director, Victor Muenzer, will present a program with live music on October 21st at the Summit of Uptown in Park Ridge. Muenzer has put together imaginative and engaging programs of classic and popular works for his first full season on the podium. To give the Summit of Uptown residents a sneak preview of concert highlights, Muenzer will take the seniors through the season and provide a conductor’s point of view for choosing particular repertoire to launch his directorship of the orchestra his parents founded two decades ago.

This special event is free of charge and open to the public.

Joining him is pianist Matt Haider, guest soloist featured on two of the season’s concerts. For the Summit event Mr. Haider will play excerpts from the five programs, including classics of Bach and Mozart, and popular tunes such as “Let there Be Peace on Earth” and “Ol’ Man River.”

“Several Summit of Uptown residents subscribe to our series” says Muenzer, “and we are delighted to meet with them before the season to give a musical preview of what’s in store.”

The 21st PRCO season opens on October 29th with a concert for all ages on a Halloween theme. Matt Haider plays a bonus “afterglow” recital on the mighty Wurlitzer, a grand pipe organ original to the 1928 Pickwick Theatre.

Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” Suite and songs from the hit movie “Frozen” are featured on December 3, 2014, at the holiday showcase.

Veterans and active military enjoy free admission to the American Music tribute on February 11, 2015, hosted by tenor Wayne Messmer.

An evening of French music is planned for March 18, 2015, that includes the Fauré Requiem and selections from “Les Mis.” Matt Haider returns as keyboard artist on Saint-Saëns “Organ” Symphony.

Mahler’s epic 5th Symphony rounds out the season, paired with Mozart’s “A Little Night Music” and flute concerto featuring Park Ridge native Kathryn Chiodo as soloist.

Rachel Barton Pine returns to the PRCO in a special program at the annual fundraising tea held at the Park Ridge Country Club. Miss Barton Pine will take the audience on a musical journey of her rare stringed instrument collection. The tea is on Saturday, November 15, 2014, at 12:15 p.m.

A gala celebrating the PRCO’s 21st Season is set for April 10, 2015, at Café La Cave in Des Plaines. It will be a “Lucky 21” casino night with an elegant dinner and live music.

The Park Ridge Civic Orchestra plays at the historic Pickwick Theatre in Uptown Park Ridge. Tickets are available online and by phone. Ticket discounts up to 25% are offered with season subscriptions.

Park Ridge Civic Orchestra, 3 S. Prospect Av., Suite 14, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Tickets: www.parkridgecivicorchestra.org, or call (847) 692-7726.

Venue: Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Av., Park Ridge, IL 60068

For more information or to schedule an interview of a musical artist contact
Deborah Oberschelp, Executive Director, Park Ridge Civic Orchestra at prco1@att.net or 847/692-7726