Celebrating Women's History Through Music
Friday, March 20
7:00pm - 8:00pm
West Charleston Library
Lecture HallJoin Nevada Chamber Orchestra for this extraordinary tribute to women composers designed to shine a spotlight on the immense talent and the lasting impact women have had on the world of music.
Experience the early-nineteenth-century brilliance of Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel’s charming “Overture in C major” and the captivating beauty of Dame Ethyl Smith’s delightful “String Serenade in E major.” Witness the resplendent sounds of Florence Price’s “Adoration for Strings” once again, as her talent transcends time. Enjoy the dynamic and expressive melodies of Libby Larsen’s “String Symphony” and the captivating storytelling of Soon Hee Newbold’s “Perseus.” Lastly, Caroline Shaw’s Entr’acte takes you on a musical journey through a classical-style dance that is filled with sonic surprises and wonder.
Free and open to the public. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and may be limited. For more information, please call 702.507.3964.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Entertainment & Theater |
West Charleston Library
| Mon, May 25 | Closed |
| (Memorial Day ) | |
| Tue, May 26 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, May 27 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, May 28 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, May 29 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, May 30 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, May 31 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Originally operating out of a storefront on Brush Street, the West Charleston Library opened in its current location in January 1993. This 38,900-square-foot building is located on the northeast corner of the College of Southern Nevada’s Charleston Campus. This location, which features a Digital Memory Preservation Lab, serves its student population and residents with over 67,000 volumes and features a 276-seat lecture hall.
