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The Okanagan Symphony Orchestra presents Viennese Delights Jan. 21 in Vernon, Jan. 19 in Kelowna and Jan. 20 in Penticton.

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Waltz classics and operettas crafted by 19th century Austrian composers, including Johann Strauss Jr. and Franz Leh谩r, comprise the soundtrack Thomson and the OSO cultivated.

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And, Thomson said, no Viennese Delight would be complete without ballroom dancers on stage. Vernon香蕉视频直播檚 own City Dance Studio ballroom dancers Heather Stranks and Jens Goerner will grace the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre stage to accommodate such a requirement.

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While waltz is traditionally an instrumental form of music, the OSO take on these Viennese classics also features nine singers from the University of British Columbia Vancouver Opera Ensemble Studio to sing excerpts from two famous operettas: Leh谩r香蕉视频直播檚 The Merry Widow and Strauss Jr.香蕉视频直播檚 Die Fledermaus.

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To add to the illusion of pre-First World War Austria, the orchestra will take the stage in full ballroom regalia.

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With the beauty of ballroom dancing, Austrian operetta and waltz numbers, Thomson hopes the evening will act as an auditory transporter for the audience as it has previously done for her.

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The Okanagan Symphony presents Viennese Delights, the third installment of the OSO Masterworks series, at Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre. Jan. 21 at 7 p.m., at the Kelowna Community Theatre Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m., and the Cleland Community Theatre Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $56.25 adult, $49 senior, $26.75 student and are available or in Vernon from the Ticket Seller, 250-549-7469, .

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