¿Dónde están mis rockeros?! You aren’t going to want to miss this!
The San Antonio Symphony’s POPs rock concert series is here with Windborne’s THE MUSIC OF QUEEN on October 23 and THE MUSIC OF LED ZEPPLIN on October 24, 2015. Amplified by a full rock band and accompanied by two outstanding singers for each program, creator and arranger Brent Havens guest conducts the ensemble as they capture Led Zeppelin’s “sheer blast and power and the legendary sound and music of Queen.” Both performances will bring innovative interpretations across art mediums to San Antonio.
“We are focusing on a time period of incredible artistic output in the world of rock–n-roll, and are excited about continuing our relationship with the Majestic Theatre to bring these fantastic performances to San Antonio,” said David Gross, San Antonio Symphony President. “These live performances from your San Antonio Symphony will bring a new appreciation for the artistry of these rock bands and their wonderful compositions.”
According to Mike Rilley, Majestic & Empire Theatres General Manager, these internationally touring concerts enable music lovers the opportunity to experience a live performance with incredible local talent. “The Majestic is a wonderful venue for these programs, as it provides concertgoers with an acoustic sensory experience unlike any other. We are thrilled to host the Symphony again to bring San Antonio the best in live concert music.”
“The Music of Queen”
Bridging the gulf between rock n’ roll and classical music, conductor/arranger Brent Havens takes the podium on October 23, 2015 at 8 p.m., as he channels the music of Freddy Mercury and Queen into a symphonic experience unlike any other. According to Havens, “The band is reproducing what Queen did live, as closely as possible within the constraints of personnel, and then having an orchestra behind the band gives the music richness, a whole new feel, a whole different sense of color but still preserving the wonderful music that they originally produced.” Familiar songs will entice rock fans to the Symphony for a new appreciation of Queen’s arrangements and Mercury’s vocal style.
“The Music of Led Zeppelin”
Havens’ magic continues on October 24, 2015 at 8 p.m., to present The Music of Led Zeppelin, a program he scored to extend the listening experience of Led Zeppelin’s timeless tunes. Performed by the San Antonio Symphony and amplified with a full rock band and screaming vocals, Havens and his ensemble capture Led Zeppelin’s “sheer blast and power” riff for riff in classics such as Stairway to Heaven, Heartbreaker, Black Dog and Immigrant Song. It’s a night not to miss for Led Zeppelin fans and aficionados of complex compositions.
Tickets On Sale
Tickets start from $25. Rock concert fans can purchase tickets online at ticketmaster.com, by calling (800) 745-3000, or visiting their nearest Ticketmaster location or the Majestic Theatre Box Office.
Giveaway
Thanks to our friends at SA Symphony, I’m giving away a pair of tickets to each concert!
Let’s have some fun! Send me your DubSmash or any 6-10 second video of you jamming out to your favorite Queen or Led Zepplin tune. You can tweet it, Instagram it or Facebook it! But please tag @QueMeansWhat and @SanAntonioSymphony or I’ll miss it. And you must use the hashtag #SASymphonyRocks! Your video will earn you TEN entries in the giveaway.
I’ll randomly choose both winners tomorrow! So, hurry up!
If video isn’t your thing, no worries, leave a comment below telling me which if you favorite Queen or Led Zepplin tune for one entry!
