Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra to accompany Alabama Ballet for performance of "Sleeping Beauty" March 30-31

 

[March 25, 2019] 

Audiences young and young at heart will be enchanted by the artistry of the Alabama Ballet's performance of Tchaikovsky's "Sleeping Beauty," accompanied by members of the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra (MDSO), on Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 31 at 2 p.m. at Kirkland Fine Arts Center on Millikin's campus.

In this classic fairytale, featured in film and bedtime stories for generations, Princess Aurora falls victim to an evil spell forcing her to sleep for a hundred years, and to be awoken only by the kiss of a prince. "Sleeping Beauty" is choreographed by Marius Petipa and features spectacular sets, vibrant costumes and the beautiful score by Tchaikovsky.

The Alabama Ballet is the state's premiere professional ballet company. The company has achieved national prominence as one of only eight ballet companies in the world permitted by the Balanchine Trust to perform Balanchine's Nutcracker. The Alabama Ballet promotes the development of classical and contemporary ballet through high quality performances, dance education and community outreach. Education and outreach activities include CityDance, which provides 16 weeks of dance training for youth from the city of Birmingham and Jefferson County. The Alabama Ballet is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra

The Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra is an ensemble comprised of faculty, hired professionals, and is open to students who successfully audition for the Millikin University School of Music. The MDSO performs the annual Labor Day Pops concert, five Masterworks concerts, advent services, and hosts high-profile guest artists and the Concerto/Aria Competition.

Tickets are available through the Kirkland Fine Arts Center Ticket Office by phone at 217.424.6318 or online at kirk landfinearts.com.  Kirkland Ticket Office hours are Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. A $2.50 fee will be charged for credit card purchases. This is a per transaction fee, not per ticket, and applies to online and Ticket Office orders.

Concerts of the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra are partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

[Millikin Media Relations]