Heroes, Legends and Tall Tales
A Family Friendly Matinee
20% package discount ends June 30! Act now!
A Family Friendly Matinee
Set sail on a family-friendly musical adventure with swashbuckling favorites from Klaus Badelt and Hans Zimmer’s Pirates of the Caribbean. The journey continues with the inspiring storytelling of Aaron Copland’s A Lincoln Portrait, narrated by Bruce Bradley, and Richard Strauss’s Don Quixote, brought to life by acclaimed cellist Julian Schwarz and students from the Flint Youth Theatre.
Tickets starting at $28 / $22 for Genesee County residents (total price includes fees)
20% package discount ends June 30! Single tickets on sale July 1.
Enrique Diemecke music director and conductor
Julian Schwarz cello
Bruce Bradley narrator
Flint Youth Theatre Samuel Richardson, director
2:00pm Inside the Music pre-concert talk
3:00pm Performance
Intermission Backstage Pass* for students age 13+
Program:
Klaus Badelt and Hans Zimmer
Music from Pirates of the Caribbean (2003)
Aaron Copland
Lincoln Portrait
Richard Strauss
Don Quixote, op. 35
What You’ll Hear:
About the guest artist:
Julian Schwarz was born to a multigenerational musical family in 1991. Heralded from a young age as a cellist destined to rank among the greatest of the 21st century, Julian’s powerful tone, effortless virtuosity, and extraordinarily large color palate are hallmarks of his style.
After making his concerto debut at the age of 11 with the Seattle Symphony and his father Gerard Schwarz on the podium, he made his US touring debut with the Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra in 2010. Since being awarded first prize at the inaugural Schoenfeld International String Competition in 2013, he has led an active career as soloist, performing with the symphony orchestras of Annapolis, Boise, Buffalo, Charlotte, Columbus, Delaware, Des Moines, Hartford, Jacksonville, Louisville, Memphis, Modesto, Omaha, Puerto Rico, Richmond, Rochester, San Antonio, San Jose, Sarasota, Syracuse, Toledo, Tucson, Virginia, West Virginia, Wichita, and Winston-Salem, among many others. Internationally, he made his Australian debut with the Queensland Symphony, his Mexican debuts with the Boca del Rio Philharmonic in Veracruz and the Mexico City Philharmonic with frequent collaborator Jorge Mester, and his Hong Kong debut at the Intimacy of Creativity Festival. He has also appeared at the Salzburg Mozarteum, and the Verbier Festival in Switzerland.
Read more of Julian’s biography.
What you need to know:
• Age recommendation: Family friendly
• Runtime: approximately 1 hour 15 minutes with no intermission
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An American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will be present during this performance. To be seated in the ASL section, please contact FIM Ticket Center at 810.237.7333, email at tickets@thefim.org or speak to an usher when you arrive at the venue.
• Sensory warning: Live, full orchestra with percussion and loud volume.
• *Students age 13 and older are invited to come backstage during the intermission of all FSO classical concerts. You will meet the FSO musicians, and check out the behind-the-scenes activity, all while enjoying Enzo’s pizza. Look for the welcome table before the concert to get your backstage pass.
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Single tickets go on sale July 1 for Whiting Auditorium, Flint Symphony Orchestra and Flint Repertory Theatre.
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Age Recommendations
Family friendly
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American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter
An American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will be present during this performance. To be seated in the ASL section, please contact FIM Ticket Center at 810.237.7333, email at tickets@thefim.org or speak to an usher when you arrive at the venue.
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Photography
No photography or videography is allowed during this performance.
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Walkers & Wheelchairs
Due to (firecode), wheelchairs and walkers are only allowed in the accessible seating area and cannot be parked in the aisles.
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Accessible seating
Accessible seating is available and tickets must be purchased by phone or in person at FIM Ticket Center. Please inform the Patron Services Representative of any special needs you or your guests may have while purchasing tickets. Accessible seating is available for the patron and one companion.
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All Policies
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Security
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No re-entry
No Re-entry. Once your ticket has been scanned, please plan to stay and enjoy the entire performance. Patrons will not be allowed to re-enter.
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Smoke/vape free zone
Smoke-Free Zones. All FIM venues are smoke-free. Per Michigan Law, Public Act 188, smoking is not allowed inside a venue or within 20 feet from the entrance to the building. Violators will be asked to leave. Vape-Free Zones. Vaping is not allowed anywhere within the venue. Violators will be asked to leave.
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Weapon free zone
Weapon-Free Zones. Firearms and weapons of any kind, including concealed weapons and pocket knives are prohibited.
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Assistive Listening Devices
Assistive listening devices are available at no charge. These devices are available from the FIM Whiting Auditorium lobby desk. A driver’s license, state-issued ID card or another form of security deposit is required.
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Familiarization Tours
Familiarization tours are offered to all patrons. Take a tour of the seating area and facilities before purchasing tickets. Guided tours for the visually impaired are available by appointment. Contact FIM Ticket Center to schedule your tour.
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Disruptive Patrons
Disruptive patrons, regardless of age, will be asked to leave. No refunds will be given.
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Program Content
Program Content Please note some performances may contain adult themes. Please check the event listing age recommendations prior to purchase or call FIM Ticket Center.
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Children & Families
All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the venue. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. For safety reasons, strollers and car seats are not allowed in the theatre. Regardless of age, disruptive patrons will be asked to leave. No refunds will be given.