KENNETT SQUARE, PA — On Saturday, April 22nd, 2023, Longwood Gardens will be hosting a special Earth Day performance of Lyric Fest’s The Metamorphoses of Plants. This unique program includes works by Schubert, Brahms, Beethoven, Wolf, Mahler, and others featuring artists Kristina Bachrach, Kathryn Leemhuis, Andrew Fuchs, Randall Scarlata and Laura Ward. The evening will also include a reading of Goethe’s famous poem in English by Suzanne DuPlantis.
This one-night-only event offers music lovers an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Longwood Gardens while experiencing the power of music and poetic language. DuPlantis shares, “This program has been great fun to put together. It has splendid variety and includes both chestnuts and little known gems of German Lieder from 16 composers.
“We’re thrilled to be presenting this special offering in honor of Earth Day at Longwood Gardens at the height of Spring! The audience can expect to be enchanted by wonderful music, all experienced in the grand ballroom of Longwood Gardens with fanciful video, supertitles, and with the floral, earthy scents from Longwood’s spectacular conservatory wafting in! This is quite a special program.”
The program was specifically created for presentation at Longwood Gardens and features some of Philadelphia’s best-known musicians. Audiences can expect an unforgettable night filled with music that celebrates nature. Tickets are available now at https://longwoodgardens.org/events-performances/events/lyric-fest-presents-metamorphoses-plants for $30 or $26 for Gardens Preferred, Gardens Premium Members, and Innovators.
On Sunday, April 23rd, 2023, the Peabody Institute will host the second performance of Metamorphosis of Plants in the Goodwin Recital Hall. This exciting event is free and open to the public, giving all music enthusiasts the chance to enjoy an incredible evening of classical music. A masterpiece by Franz Liszt, Metamorphosis of Plants is a unique symphonic poem that depicts the growth and transformation of various plants through stunningly intricate orchestration. Reserve your free ticket at https://lyricfest.org/concerts/metamorphoses-of-plants/.
Come out to Longwood Gardens on April 22nd to celebrate Earth Day with Lyric Fest’s The Metamorphoses of Plants! Hear works from beloved composers performed by some of Philadelphia’s finest musicians while enjoying the beauty and splendor that is Longwood Gardens. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime experience!
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