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CONCERT: "History Meets Music: An Afternoon with J. Robert Oppenheimer"
The Bemidji Symphony Orchestra presents "History Meets Music: An Afternoon with J. Robert Oppenheimer." The performance features the insights of historical reenactor Clay Jenkinson portraying Oppenheimer, the brilliant yet deeply complex American physicist who has been called the "father of the atomic bomb."
The concert, under the direction of Dr. Beverly Everett, highlights tenor Brad Bradshaw and features music closely connected to Oppenheimer and his times, including: Beethoven's Prometheus Overture, the Stravinsky Octet, Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings, Elgar's Nimrod from the Enigma Variations, Britten's "Holy Sonnets of John Donne" and, from the 1964 movie classic "Dr. Strangelove," the songs "We'll Meet Again" and "When Johnny Comes Marching Home." Mr. Jenkinson and Dr. Everett will do a post-concert talk immediately after the performance and take questions from the audience.
The performance is Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 3:00 PM at the High School Auditorium in Bemidji, MN. Doors open for seating at 2:30 PM.
In preparation for Sunday's concert, Clay will give a free lecture on J. Robert Oppenheimer on Saturday, February 11th at 7:00 PM at the Thompson Recital Hall in the Bangsberg Building on the Bemidji State University campus. Clay will also be signing books at Book World in downtown Bemidji on Saturday, February 11th at 2:00 PM. Clay's latest books on Meriwether Lewis and Theodore Roosevelt will be available.
Tickets in advance at brownpapertickets.com. Also in Bemidji at Lueken's North, Brigid's Cross, and at the door: $20 for adults, $15 for senior citizens 62+, and $10 for college students with ID. Students grades K through 12 admitted free.
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LocationBemidji High School Auditorium (View)
2900 Division Street West
Bemidji, MN 56601
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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