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Norman Phil kicks off season with 'The Messiah'
The Norman Philharmonic will kick off its 2017-18 season with a performance of selections from the Christmas portion of Handel’s classic ‘The Messiah.
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Norman Philharmonic looks to give back
By Hannah Cruz
The Norman Transcript
NORMAN — The Norman Philharmonic is providing food for both the soul and stomachs during its 3 p.m. Nov. 25 holiday concert.
Titled “A Simple Gift,” the concert is benefiting Food And Shelter, Inc. with the ultimate goal of raising sufficient funds to provide nearly 500 nights of shelter for those in need. Norman Phil Music and Artistic Director Richard Zielinski said the concert is a way to both celebrate and support the Norman community. [more...]
Wanted: Local songs for Philharmonic performance
The Norman Transcript
NORMAN — Dad used to perpetually hum a few bars of music when he entered a room. Around the holidays, the tunes were often unrecognizable. We finally figured it out: He’d mix some popular ones with some old Catholic school favorites to form an eclectic song that was always one of a kind. [more...]
Oklahoma musicians and dancers 'create' a masterpiece
By Hannah Cruz, The Norman Transcript
NORMAN — Sometimes the best of creations come from the most unexpected places. [more...]
The First Dance
The Norman Philharmonic has joined with OU Choir and Oklahoma Festival Ballet to present an American ballet premiere of Haydn’s “The Creation” [more...]
Norman's anthem opens city council meeting
By Jane Glenn Cannon, The Oklahoman [more...]
Haydn's masterpiece to be performed with ballet for first time in U.S.
By Hannah Cruz, The Norman Transcript
NORMAN — This week, a biblical story — as old as time itself — will be told like never before. [more...]
Norman Philharmonic Orchestra will perform anthem for city council
By Jane Glenn Cannon, The Oklahoman [more...]
Concerts highlight Arts Week
The Norman Transcript [more...]
Song for Norman
Norman becomes the first city in the state to commission its own anthem.
By Mia Cantu, Oklahoma Gazette [more...]
Norman Philharmonic gives its inaugural concert
By Rick Rogers, The Oklahoman [more...]
Symphonic notes of success
The Norman Transcript [more...]
Audience gives the Norman Philharmonic a standing ovation
By Hannah Cruz, The Norman Transcript
NORMAN — The Norman Philharmonic’s inaugural Sunday performance got the audience up on their feet — in more way than one. [more...]
Music united families
By Andy Rieger, The Norman Transcript [more...]
A lesson in harmony
By Hannah Cruz, The Norman Transcript
NORMAN — A baton in his right hand, the director keeps beat for the orchestra. His left hand gives cues to different instrumentalists. [more...]
Norman Philharmonic Gears Up For Inaugural Concert
By Darren Brown, News 9 [more...]
Philharmonic set for debut
The Norman Transcript
NORMAN — What: Norman Philharmonic performances
Where: Nancy O’Brian Center for the Performing Arts, 1809 Stubbeman Ave. [more...]
Norman Philharmonic prepares for first performance Sunday
By Hannah Cruz, The Norman Transcript
NORMAN — Forty-one professional musicians will take the stage Sunday to depict the city and culture of Norman through music. [more...]
Norman Philharmonic debuts in city
By Jane Glenn Cannon, The Oklahoman
Edition: DRIVE, Section: LIFE, Page 4D
CONCERT REVIEW [more...]
“Forward” thinking for Norman
The Norman Transcript
NORMAN — In Richard Zelinski’s way of thinking, every great city needs a community orchestra, its own symphony and a signature song to match. [more...]
Harmonic Convergence
The Norman Transcript [more...]
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