Leonard Slatkin was the long-time Music Director of the St. Louis and Detroit Symphonies. He was born in Los Angeles, where both his parents played in orchestras for famous film scores. He will share his personal story, as well his vast knowledge of the history of movie music. Mr. Forrest is the midday host on WQXR where he plays movie music on weekdays during his “Score at 4.”
The event also features a live performance of The Wizard of Oz Fantasy, an arrangement of the beloved songs from the classic film. This will be performed by pianists Donna Weng Friedman and Yukimi Song and celebrates the 120th Anniversary of the birth of the film’s composer, Harold Arlen.
Tickets at ArtsRock.org
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