November 1, 2005
Director of Media Relations
413/542-8417

AMHERST, Mass.—The Amherst College Symphony Orchestra will present the world premiere of Richard Beaudoin 's “Three Dreams” in tribute to retiring music professor Lewis Spratlan at its Family Weekend Concert at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, in Buckley Recital Hall in the Arms Music Center at Amherst College. Also on the program are the Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto with guest soloist Henry Wong Doe (Audience Favorite Prize Winner at the Rubinstein and Busoni international piano competitions) and the Shostakovich Fifth Symphony. The concert will be conducted by Mark Lane Swanson, director, and Rob Lane '05, assistant director.

Advance ticket reservations are recommended, and may be made at amherstorchestra@gmail.com. General admission is $5; tickets are free to Amherst College students and employees.

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