New Philharmonia Orchestra Kicks of 18th Season in Newton [PHOTOS]
The orchestra will hold a special gala fundraiser this Saturday, Oct. 13, at Gregorian Rugs.
The 2012 opening night for Newton's New Philharmonia Orchestra will include mystery, intrigue and -- that's right -- murder. There will also be a bit of humor and, of course, music. The local orchestra, which turns 18 this season, will be holding its Opening Night at the Symphony Gala Fundraiser this Saturday, Oct. 13, at Gregorian Rugs in Newton Lower Falls. The evening will include a performance of Nathaniel Stookey's "The Composer is Dead," a piece written for orchestra that is coupled with narration based on a book by Lemony Snicket. "It's a very entertaining piece," says NPO Music Director Ronald Knudsen. The piece, which will feature narration by Boston-area actor Jake Berger, features an inspector trying to find the guilty party …
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