MCO Concert Series: Conductor's Choice 2025
Schedule
Wed Mar 19 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
City of Melbourne Auditorium | Melbourne, FL
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Step into the musical world of Dr. Mark P. Nelson as the Melbourne Community Orchestra presents Conductor’s Choice! This special concert showcases the personal favorites of our esteemed maestro, offering a rare glimpse into the compositions that have shaped his artistic journey.🎻 Featuring 1st violinist Melanie Schulz performing the breathtaking first movement of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E Minor—a dazzling display of virtuosity and emotion you won’t want to miss!
🎶 PRE-SHOW PERFORMANCE 🎶
Arrive early for a special pre-show performance at 6:15 p.m. featuring Noël Barefield (flute) and Paul Wubbena (piano) as they bring Claude Bolling’s Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano to life! 🎶
📅 March 19 & 20
📍 Melbourne Auditorium | FREE ADMISSION
🚪 Doors open at 6:00 p.m. | 🎹 Pre-show at 6:15 p.m. | 🎻 Concert starts at 7:00 p.m.
🎼 Concert Program:
💘 Romeo and Juliet Fantasy – Tchaikovsky
🎻 Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64 (Mvmt. 1) – Mendelssohn (Feat. Melanie Schulz)
⚔️ Prelude Act III Kunihild – Kistler
💃 España Rhapsody – Chabrier
🗽 Three Dance Episodes from “On the Town” – Bernstein
🎟 Extras:
🎟 Raffles—including a 50/50 raffle
👕 MCO T-shirts for sale
🍹 City Bistro open for food & drinks (Full bar available!)
Come celebrate Maestro Mark’s vision, the power of music, and the incredible talent of the Melbourne Community Orchestra! No tickets required—just bring your love of music! 🎶
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Where is it happening?
City of Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E Hibiscus Blvd,Melbourne, Florida, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
