Prescott Pops Symphony To Feature Grammy-Nominated Violinist Anastasia Khitruck In Concert

June 23, 2008 - PRLog -- The Prescott POPS Symphony is proud to announce that the world renowned, Grammy-nominated violinist, Anastasia Khitruk will be joining them in performance at their first concert of the 2008-2009 season.  This concert, “Russian Rhapsody,” is scheduled for Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 3:00p.m. in the Yavapai College Performance Hall.  
   “We are extremely happy and excited to have Miss Khitruk as our guest and perform with us in concert,” said Paul Manz, Music Director and Conductor of the POPS.  “I can assure all who are lucky enough to get tickets, that they will be hearing one of the finest young violinists in the world.  Her performance will be phenomenal and it will truly be, an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see and hear a musician of her caliber.” he added.
   The 60-piece orchestra is slated to play a selection of works, all centered on the Russian theme.  The 1812 Overture and Violin Concerto, which will feature Anastasia, were composed by Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky, one of Russia’s prolific and most well-known composers.  Audience members can also look forward to music from Fiddler on the Roof, James Bond: 007, and Misty, featuring clarinetist, Vito Platamone.
   “Everyone will delight in the musical artistry of our POPS Symphony orchestra and the beautiful and talented Anastasia Khitruk.” Said Paul Baskin, President of the POPS.  “We have had wonderful season ticket promotions in place since February and ticket sales have been great.  We are anticipating a sell-out concert once word really gets out that about our fabulous program and that we have Anastasia as our guest performer.” He noted.
Individual tickets are $15 Per Adult / $2 Youth (Under 18) - All seating is reserved.  Individual tickets as well as season ticket offers can be purchased by visiting or calling the Yavapai College Performance Hall Box Office at (928) 776-2000 or toll free at (877) 928-4253.  Those who like to buy online can do so by visiting Yavapai College Events Online Box Office at www.yc.edu/content/communityevents.  For more information about this or the other concerts planned for the 2008-2009 POPS Symphony season, visit www.prescottsymphony.com.

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The POPS Symphony was created in 1992 and has performed close to 40 concerts for appreciative Yavapai area audiences. The symphony performers, all volunteers, range from 50 to 80 local instrumentalists and 40 to 60 vocalists at various concerts, plus guest soloists and conductors.

The Prescott POPS Symphony, performs four large productions throughout the year, including in each season a major musical production with a chorus and renowned soloists. The POPS continues to provide quality performances at low ticket prices for the community, to support youth musical growth and involvement.

The POPS has contributed nearly $30,000 to music programs for music, instruments, and uniforms, as well as an endowment for a music scholarship through the Yavapai College Foundation. Youth musicians are encouraged to join the symphony and always comprise from 12-25% of its performing membership.