COMMUNITY NEWS
WESTON POPS CONCERT
WOWS THE CROWD
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he audience at the Weston Outdoor Pops Concert, held Saturday, April 2, was treated to a spectacular show by the South Florida Symphony Orchestra under the direction of its founder, Maestra Sebrina María Alfonso. The Outdoor Pops Concert is presented by the City of Weston in partnership with the Weston Music Society, the Arts Council of Greater Weston and the Weston Town Center. There were cheers and standing ovations from the crowd of around 500 after nearly every number. The 50-piece orchestra and three powerful vocalists – Gerardo Ortega, tenor, Catalina Cuervo, soprano, and Kyaunne Richardson, soprano - performed selections from West Side Story, Carmen, Disney’s Frozen, La Boheme, and Les Misérables. The program ended with an encore performance of the classic Italian ballad, 'O Sole Mio. The threat of rain held off for the entire concert. Five minutes after the last note was played, the heavens opened and a deluge fell on Weston Town Center. Weston Music Society Vice President of Events Diane Marett noted, “It didn’t dare rain on our Pops Parade. People were so happy to be at a musical event of this caliber. The audience ranged from toddlers to senior citizens, all of whom were enchanted throughout the program.” President Gina Catone noted, “What a great way for families to introduce their kids to what a full symphony orchestra looks and sounds like. The highlight of the evening for me was when a young boy approached Maestra Sebrina at the conclusion of the concert and she stood there talking to him. Sebrina had been on site since the afternoon when they did a rehearsal and the concert included an encore. It had been a long day and Sebrina was gracious to this young person which was very touching to witness.”
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