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Flint Symphony Orchestra: Copland, Strauss & Zimmer
The Flint Symphony Orchestra, led by Enrique Diemecke, plays Pirates of the Caribbean, Copland's Lincoln Portrait and Strauss's Don Quixote on Sunday, November 8, at 3 p.m. at Whiting Auditorium in Flint. Cellist Julian Schwarz is the soloist, and tickets start at $28.
This is a family-friendly musical adventure. It opens with the Badelt and Zimmer suite from Pirates of the Caribbean, then moves to Aaron Copland's Lincoln Portrait narrated by Bruce Bradley, and closes with Richard Strauss's Don Quixote. Julian Schwarz is the cello soloist, joined by students from Flint Youth Theatre.
At 2 p.m. there's a pre-concert conversation with FSO Principal Bassist Gregg Emerson Powell and Schwarz about the music behind the program. The concert runs about 1 hour 45 minutes with an intermission. It's recommended for ages 10+, no one under 5 is admitted, and everyone needs a ticket. Expect a full, loud orchestra with percussion. An ASL interpreter will be present. Students 13+ can go backstage at intermission and get Enzo's pizza.
Students 10+ get a free ticket with an adult ticket using code PIRATE. A 3+ show package saves 15%, and groups of 10+ get special pricing.
At 2 p.m. there's a pre-concert conversation with FSO Principal Bassist Gregg Emerson Powell and Schwarz about the music behind the program. The concert runs about 1 hour 45 minutes with an intermission. It's recommended for ages 10+, no one under 5 is admitted, and everyone needs a ticket. Expect a full, loud orchestra with percussion. An ASL interpreter will be present. Students 13+ can go backstage at intermission and get Enzo's pizza.
Students 10+ get a free ticket with an adult ticket using code PIRATE. A 3+ show package saves 15%, and groups of 10+ get special pricing.
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Source: Flint Institute of Music (Capitol, Whiting, Flint Rep) ↗
Last successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 5:47 AM
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