FESTIVALFINALE WEEKEND

THURSDAY JUNE 23

9 a.m. Debarshi Roy, sitar 7:30 p.m. Virtuosic Chamber Masterworks

Thursday, June 23 9 a.m.

FESTIVALMUSIC Debarshi Roy, sitar T-Bones Records and Cafe

2101 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Menu Price

Popular in northern India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, the sitar became popularly known in the wider world through the works of Ravi Shankar, and even appeared on tracks by the Beatles, the Doors, the Rolling Stones and others. Enjoy music and information on Indian classical music and the history and the rich and intricate musical details of this beautiful instrument.

7:30 p.m.

FESTIVALMUSIC Virtuosic Chamber Masterworks First Presbyterian Church

4901 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 Adults $20 Children (12 and under) $5 with adult ticket purchase FestivalSouth’s own Theresa Sanchez and Rachel Ciraldo combine their talents to present a chamber music experience by the performers you have come to love over the years. Members of FestivalFavorites, the Impromptu and Lagniappe Trios, present Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin, Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances No. 2, and Hummel’s Piano Septet in D minor, Op. 74. Enjoy this evening of virtuosic classics performed by fabulous musicians from near 8 and far. FRIDAY JUNE 24

9 a.m. Harlan’s Island of Misfit Toys 3 p.m. The Art of Seduction

Friday, June 24 9 a.m.

FESTIVALMUSIC Harlan’s Island of Misfit Toys Featuring Harlan Mapp, baritone and Kay Guiles, piano Nannie Mac’s

3805 W 4th St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Menu Price

Eclectic, eccentric, and exciting - the best way to describe the witty and moving performance of our own Harlan Mapp. Each year, he brings a program of varied music, moving vocals, and fun for all.

3 p.m.

FESTIVALMUSIC The Art of Seduction Featuring Dario Martin, piano Parkway Heights United Methodist Church

2420 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Adults $10 Children (12 and under) $5 with adult ticket purchase

A newcomer to FestivalSouth, Cuban-born pianist Dario Martin will dazzle with a program infused with seductive pieces from different eras, inspired by love, passion and sensuality. Composers include Schumann, Chopin, Ravel and Lecuona.

SATURDAY JUNE 25

10 a.m. Columbia Kids’ Arts Festival (see p. 10) 7:30 p.m. Forever: The Music of Queen

Saturday, June 25 7:30 p.m.

FESTIVALFINALE Forrest General presents Forever: The Music of Queen A Symphonic Rock Concert The Saenger Theater

201 Forrest St., Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Adults $30 Children (12 and under) $5 with adult ticket purchase

Formed in 1970, the rock band Queen became and remains an icon in the music world. Members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Queen has influenced countless musicians and has even been the subject of the 2018 motion picture Bohemian Rhapsody. Their Greatest Hits album is the number one selling album in the UK surpassing such legends as The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Queen’s 1985 performance at the Live Aid benefit concert is considered by historians and music journalists to be one of the greatest live rock performances of all time. Our FestivalFinale will feature the amazing lead vocalist Michael Muenchow Rivera, a virtuoso rock band, eight wonderful background singers, and the FestivalOrchestra performing Queen’s greatest hits arranged especially for FestivalSouth audiences. With music including Under Pressure, Stone Cold Crazy, We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions, Fat Bottom Girls, Crazy Little Thing Called Love and, of course, Bohemian Rhapsody with many other epic Queen hits, prepare to be blown away as “we will rock you” with the music of one of the greatest Rock and Roll bands in history!