Side by Side: Past, Present, Future
20% package discount ends June 30! Act now!
FSO and FYSO join forces in a powerful collaboration featuring masterpieces by Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky alongside the contemporary Dos Visiones. This performance celebrates the bridge between generations, uniting seasoned professionals with the next wave of talent for an inspirational evening of music making.
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
Flint Youth Symphony Orchestra Norman Wika, conductor
6:30pm Inside the Music pre-concert talk
7:30pm Performance
Intermission Backstage Pass* for students age 13+
Program:
Dmitri Shostakovich
Festive Overture, op. 96
Ana Lara and Robert Maggio
Dos Visiones (Two Visions) (2004)
Pyotr Ilich Tchaikovsky
Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, op. 36
What You’ll Hear:
What you need to know:
• Age recommendation: Family friendly
• Runtime: approximately 2 hours including 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.