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New Philharmonia Orchestra Welcomes Storyteller Bill Harley
Grammy Award-winning Artist Bill Harley joins the orchestra for a fun and interactive Family Concert featuring Ravel and Stravinsky
The New Philharmonia Orchestra Welcomes Legendary Storyteller and Grammy Award-winning Artist Bill Harley for an Interactive Family Concert featuring Ravel and Stravinsky
January 28, 3 p.m. |First Baptist Church, Newton
Newton, Mass. │The New Philharmonia Orchestra, under the direction of Francisco Nova, will welcome legendary storyteller and two-time Grammy Award winner, Bill Harley to the First Baptist Church in Newton on January 28 at 3 p.m. for a fun and interactive family concert. The afternoon will feature Ravel’s “Mother Goose Suite” and Stravinsky’s “Firebird.” Harley will narrate, educate and amuse the audience as the orchestra performs the pieces, to provide a ‘behind the score’ insight to what is happening on stage. After the concert, the children in the audience will be invited on stage to explore the Instrument Petting Zoo, sponsored by XXX. Tickets and more information are available at NewPhil.org or by calling 617.527.9717.
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A two-time Grammy award-winning artist and recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the RI Council for the Humanities, Bill Harley uses song and story to paint a vibrant and hilarious picture of growing up, schooling and family life. His work spans the generation gap, reminds us of our common humanity, and challenges us to be our very best selves. A prolific author and recording artist, Bill tours nationwide as an author, performing artist and keynote speaker.
Bill began singing and storytelling in 1975 while still in college. His work has influenced a generation of children, parents, performing artists and educators. Bill songs are joyous, direct and hones, his stories are filled with the details of daily life – all told and sung from his slightly off-center point of view.
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A two-time Grammy winner, Bill’s recordings have also garnered numerous national awards including Parent’s Choice, National Association of Parenting Publications, American Library Association and the highest honor from the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio for his concert DVD, “Yes to Running!” filmed in conjunction with Montana PBS.
Tickets are $18 adults and $10 for children up to 17 years old. Tickets are available at www.NewPhil.org.
