Thanks to Warner Brothers, some of the merriest melodies and looniest tunes are classical! No kidding. Remember when Elmer Fudd chased Bugs into a theatre? Suddenly the curtain rose, and without missing a beat, that wascally wabbit scored the title role in Rossini’s The Barber (er, Rabbit) of Seville. Or how about the time Bugs showed off his piano-playing prowess with Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody and Fudd took off rabbit hunting with Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries? But th-th-th-that’s not all, folks! There are more cartoon classics in this animated music fest: Raymond Scott’s over-the-top “assembly line” machine music, The Flintstones Meet The Jetsons mashup, and The Duel from John Williams’ score of The Adventures of TinTin, nominated for Best Original Score at the 84th Academy Awards. This concert is a guaranteed yabba dabba doo time! The winner of the South Shore Conservatory Youth Concerto Competition will be the featured soloist. PROGRAM ROSSINI The Barber of Seville WAGNER Ride of the Valkyries LISZT Hungarian Rhapsody JOHN WILLIAMS The Duel from The Adventures of TinTin RAYMOND SCOTT Powerhouse HANNA, BARBERA, CURTIN arr. SEBESKY The Flintstones Meet The Jetsons PERFORMERS Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra Steven Karidoyanes, conductor Laura Carlo, morning program host, 99.5 WCRB South Shore Conservatory Youth Concerto Competition winner

A heartwarming collection of the artist’s iconic holiday-themed works from Valentine’s Day, Independence Day to Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. Renowned for his ability to capture the spirit and warmth of American life, Rockwell’s paintings in this exhibit reflect the joy, nostalgia, and togetherness of the holiday season. Featuring scenes of family gatherings, festive preparations, and the simple pleasures of holiday traditions, the exhibition offers a glimpse into Rockwell’s masterful storytelling and his enduring celebration of Americana.

Ain’t it good to know, you’ve got a friend? A lot of ‘em! And we’re heading to midtown Manhattan— 1619 Broadway, The Brill Building, to be exact. That’s where some of the greatest music from the 1950s and ’60s came from—heart-breakers and chart-breakers like Stand by Me, Where the Boys Are, River Deep, Mountain High, You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’, and Breaking Up Is Hard to Do. During its heyday, the eleven-story Brill Building contained 165 independent music companies—song writers, arrangers, musicians, producers, publishers, printers, and promoters—that knew they were much better together. Without a doubt, the tenants of this fabulously famous music factory turned the tunes of Carole King, Neil Sedaka, Neil Diamond, Barry Mann & Cynthia Weill, and Lieber & Stoller into the soundtrack of a generation. So, get ready to dial back the decades and experience the music, stories and “thrill of the Brill” with multi-award-winning vocalist Scott Coulter & company. PERFORMERS Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra Steven Karidoyanes, conductor Featuring acclaimed Broadway vocalists

French sensation Piaf! The Show returns to Boston for one night only Friday, February 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM for an unforgettable musical experience at the Berklee Performance Center. Presented by the Cherry Orchard Festival Foundation, Piaf! The Show tells the story of the legendary chanteuse' life and career, told through her timeless songs, is a sweepingly romantic experience. The star of the show, internationally acclaimed Nathalie Lermitte, backed by a full live band, transforms into Edith Piaf onstage, painting a grandiose and bittersweet portrait, with a rich musical palette of early 20th century Paris. Conceived and directed by Gil Marsalla, the show has sold over one million tickets worldwide and features original scenography and projections, including never-before-published images of Piaf's life. Tickets are on sale now at CherryOrchardFestival.org. The show narrates the rags-to-riches story of the Parisian singer’s career through her unforgettable songs, complemented by a visual tapestry of previously unreleased photographs and images of famous Parisian locations of the Edith Piaf era.