About the Program

Conductor—and our sportscaster for the evening—Neal Gittleman leads the Philharmonic in a fun-for-the-whole-family concert that celebrates the music of sports! From football fight songs to figure skating waltzes, this concert covers the soundtrack for those moments of triumph and heartache, great athleticism, and bad calls. It’s an evening full of fun, celebrity guests, and one surprise after another!

Program

John Williams Olympic Fanfare and Theme 
Leroy Anderson Home Stretch 
P.D.Q. Bach/Peter Schickele Beethoven Symphony No. 5 Sportscast 
Richard Hayman Freddie, the Football 
Émile Waldteufel The Skater’s Waltz, Op. 183 
Bill Conti Highlights from Rocky 
And more!

Featured Artists

Neal Gittleman, conductor

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra

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