Soar into summertime with the glorious voice of tenor Roy Cornelius Smith as we continue our popular & patriotic summer series! With Symphony of the Mountains’ electrifying performance, this concert promises to be an unforgettable night for fans of all ages.
The Symphony will be joined by soloist Roy Cornelius Smith whose voice will shine with songs like “Bring Him Home” from Les Misérables, “Granada,” and “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” The Symphony will also perform patriotic favorites like “Armed Forces Salute” and “God Bless the U.S.A.” Come out, come out, however you are, and hear the stars come out, too!
FOOD TRUCKS on site from 3pm-8pm!
Tips for attending:
Bring a lawn chair or blanket
Bring your friends and family
Take pictures and make memories
About the soloist:
Hailing from Big Stone Gap, Virginia, Roy Cornelius Smith has established himself among the ranks of the finest tenors of his generation through his voice of exceptional color and beauty, his compelling dramatic interpretations, and outstanding musicianship. Smith now lives in Vienna, Austria and has performed leading tenor roles at many opera houses and festivals, including the Salzburg Festival, Metropolitan Opera, Vienna Volksoper, New York City Opera, and more.
We can’t wait to see you there! Check out the Fun Fest website for info about events happening prior to the concert: https://funfest.net/events/page/3/
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