West Michigan Symphony to debut ‘On a Wire’ concerto

West Michigan Symphony will present the Michigan debut of "On a Wire,' a concerto it co-commissioned for special guest artists eighth blackbird and orchestra, April 15-16. Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Jennifer Higdon will attend Friday's performance and lead a post-concert discussion of the single-movement, 25-minute concerto that was premiered by the Grammy Award-winning chamber ensemble eighth blackbird 10 months ago. The concerto will be featured along with Beethoven's

Anonymous

Muskegon

Apr 13, 2011

“Symphony No. 7” in “Beethoven & Blue Jeans,” under the baton of WMS Music Director Scott Speck.

Concertgoers and performers are encouraged to wear blue jeans, or whatever attire makes them feel comfortable and relaxed, for the 7:30 p.m. performances at the Frauenthal Center for Performing Arts in downtown Muskegon.

Individual WMS single tickets are $10, $25 and $35.

They can be purchased online at www.westmichigansymphony.org; in person at the West Michigan Symphony ticket office in the Frauenthal, 425 W. Western Ave.; or by calling 231-726-3231.