Event

The Friends of Cumston Hall Present : The Augusta Symphony Orchestra

The Augusta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) is excited to invite the community to a one-night only 1930s pops concert and silent auction at Cumston Hall in Monmouth on Saturday, March 16th at 7 PM.

On March 16th, the ASO will present a concert filled with the popular tunes of the 30s and a special performance of Peter and the Wolf, narrated by broadcaster, actor, and singer, Suzanne Nance.

Lauded as the "Queen of Classical", Suzanne is currently the Music Director for Maine Public Broadcasting Network (MPBN). Suzanne has performed with opera companies, orchestras and musicians in the US and in Europe, most recently in Prague, London, Philadelphia, Chicago, and across Maine. A recipient of the David Leibig Memorial Grant and Robert J. Lurtsema Scholarship Award (AMPPR) for performance of and dedication to classical music, Nance has enjoyed performances on PBS and NPR as well as a guest appearance on Good Morning America.

Currently, she produces and hosts the weekday morning classical music program from 9 a.m. to noon on MPBN Radio.

Selections from the 30s will include Summertime, a medley of Cole Porter Favorites, highlights from Show Boat, The Way You Look Tonight, and I Got Rhythm.

Join us for a night of wonderful music in this one-of-a-kind space!