The Maricopa Music Circle chamber orchestra will usher in spring on Sunday afternoon.
“The orchestra of soloists” will present a free concert streamed online at 2 p.m. featuring solo and ensemble performances of Bizet’s “Farandole” and Ravel’s ‘Rigaudon” alternating with film-composer Henry Mancini’s beloved “Moon River” and “La Cucaracha” in a clever arrangement by Gary Zaimont.
Recent performances were recorded specifically for the concert.
Other selections will include tuneful variations by British suffragette composer Ethel Smyth, a Celtic harp solo, the haunting flute “Sicilienne” (a sorrowful viola song by Gabriel Fauré) and a touch of Gershwin.
Founded in 2009, Maricopa Music Circle is the city’s premiere chamber orchestra featuring local musicians. The group performs at venues in Maricopa and nearby cities.
The chamber orchestra’s diverse selections include standard orchestral works and solos, seasonal music, popular tunes, jazz and big band standards. All arrangements are adapted for the group.
Every Music Circle instrumentalist will have a spotlighted turn in Sunday’s concert.
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