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Chagrin Falls Studio Orchestra to Perform Valentine’s Concert on February 14 - 1/23/09

CHAGRIN FALLS, OH - The Chagrin Falls Studio Orchestra and musical director Stephen A. Eva announce that they will perform a Valentine’s concert at 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, at the Chagrin Valley Little Theatre (40 River Street, Chagrin Falls).  The program is set to Include West Side Story’s Symphonic Dances, Original Disney Arrangements, and Fiery Gypsy Music.

The 45-piece Studio Orchestra will perform an exciting program that includes heartwarming classics and original studio compositions—all in the spirit of the romantic Valentine’s holiday—including Leonard Bernstein’s “Symphonic Dances” from West Side Story that capture the rhythms of varying cultures; a dreamy, romantic Prince and Princess Suite from the Disney library arranged by Bruce Healey; fiery gypsy music by Maurice Ravel; and a medley from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific score that was arranged by Robert Russell Bennett, one of the most prolific arrangers of Broadway musicals in history.

“We are inspired by Valentine’s Day to share compositions from timeless, renowned love stories that have graced the stage and screen,” notes Stephen Eva. “These original scores not only celebrate romance, but capture the drama and intensity of the stories they tell—and are sure to be enjoyed by all.”

Tickets for the Valentine’s Concert are $25/adults and $15/youth (under 18 or with college ID) and may be purchased through the Chagrin Valley Little Theatre by visiting www.cvlt.org; calling 440-247-8955; or stopping by the box office, Monday through Saturday, from 1-6 p.m. The Valentine’s Concert is sponsored by Hamlet Village Retirement Community.

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre is generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and is supported by the Ohio Arts Council.

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