It is an annual summer tradition, one that embodies the Nashville Symphony’s mission of bringing outstanding music to audiences of every age and background throughout Middle Tennessee; will feature works by Beethoven, Bernstein, Copland, Tchaikovsky, Cole Porter and more.
The community concerts deliver classical favorites in a casual summer setting at area locations throughout the region. The performances are free, except where noted below and will be conducted by NSO Assistant Conductor Vinay Parameswaran.
The dates and locations for the 2014 series are:
7:30 pm, Wednesday, June 4 in the Centennial Park.
8:00 pm, Thursday, June 5 in the East Park.
8:00 pm, Friday, June 6 in the Bicentennial Mall State Park.
7:00 pm, Sunday, June 8 in the Crockett Park.
7:00 pm, Tuesday, June 10 in the Cumberland University, Lebanon.*
7:30 pm, Wednesday, June 11 in the Key Park, Lafayette.
7:00 pm, Thursday, June 12 in the Two Rivers Mansion.
*Admission for this concert is $5 for adults, free for students and children
The Nashville Symphony will end its free outdoor performances on July 4, when the orchestra takes part in Music City’s Independence Day celebration with a free concert in downtown Nashville on the Lawn at Riverfront Park. This will also include performances by Billy Currington, Ashley Monroe and Striking Matches before the South’s largest fireworks show.
For more information on the series and about the 4th of July celebration,see www.MusicCityJuly4th.com.