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The Kent Philharmonic Orchestra welcomes Gilmore Young Artist to Grand Rapids

Pianist Elliot Wuu
Gilmore International Keyboard Festival
Pianist Elliot Wuu

Judy Wagley talks with Maestro Libor Ondras about the May 8 concert.

The Kent Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Libor Ondras, welcomes Gilmore Festival Young Artist Elliot Wuu, to the St. Cecilia Music Center in Grand Rapids, 7:30pm Friday, May 8.

Mr. Wuu will perform the Piano Concerto in A minor by Edvard Grieg,  and the orchestra will also present Academic Festival Overture by Johannes Brahms and Slavonic Dances, Op. 46 by Antonin Dvorak.

Listen to Judy Wagley’s conversation with Maestro Ondras who explains why the collaboration with the Gilmore International Keyboard Festival is an exciting and important opportunity for this community orchestra.

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