Symphony Under the Stars: Lake Matoaka Amphitheater

Symphony Under the Stars: Lake Matoaka Amphitheater – Friday Sept 5 at 7:30 pm 

Enjoy a FREE outdoor symphony experience under Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor in this intimate venue under the stars overlooking Lake Matoka.

V for Victory! Hear Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, which helped lead the Allied Forces to victory, and celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II at this FREE family-friendly concert. Hear spirited works of resilience, unity, and freedom, such as Sibelius’s Finlandia and Richard Rodger’s Victory at Sea. Enjoy patriotic tunes from John Williams, William Grant Still and more at this fun and heartfelt tribute to the American Spirit!

The gates will open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. concert. Wristbands will be required for guests to enter due to venue capacity limitations.

Wristbands will be distributed by the venue ticket office beginning at 6:00 p.m. If wristbands run out, the concert will be sold out. Entry into the venue prior to the gates opening at 6:30 p.m. will not be permitted.

PROGRAM:

John Stafford Smith Star-Spangled Banner
Leonard Bernstein Overture to Candide
Jean Sibelius Finlandia, op. 26
Ludwig van Beethoven First Movement of Symphony No.5 in C minor, op.67
Leroy Anderson “The Last Rose of Summer” from Irish Suite
Antonín Dvorák Fourth Movement from Symphony No.9, op.95, E minor (From the New World)
William Grant Still Fanfare for the 99th Fighter Squadron
Joe Garland / Holcombe In The Mood
Richard Rodgers / Bennett  Victory at Sea
John Williams Hymn to the Fallen from Saving Private Ryan
Traditional / Lowden Armed Forces Salute
Samuel Ward / Dragon America The Beautiful

*Program subject to change.

Beach chairs and blankets are welcome, but nothing that would block the view of other guests. All guests will be required to adhere to any restrictions in place on the day of the performance.

Guests are welcome to bring personal coolers and picnic baskets; however, neither external alcoholic beverages nor glass containers are permitted inside the venue. All bags and coolers will be inspected prior to entry. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase inside the venue. All guests will be required to adhere to any restrictions in place on the day of the performance.

Only certified therapy animals are allowed.

Drivers are encouraged to park in the garage located at 201 Ukrop Way, arriving after 5 pm to allow exiting day traffic to clear the lots. Handicap spaces will be available in the School of Business parking lot, and golf carts will be available beginning at 6:00 p.m. for those with mobility issues.
Sponsored by: University Events & the W&M Student Assembly MORE INFO