MCALLEN, TX- Internationally renowned concert pianist, Anastasia Dedik, will be performing at the McAllen Performing Arts Center on Friday March 1, at 8:00 p.m. 

She will join the VSO under the direction of Maestro Peter Dabrowski to perform “Rhapsody In Blue,” a composition by George Gershwin. First written and performed in 1924, “Rhapsody In Blue” was groundbreaking for its incorporation of jazz and popular sounds into an orchestral work. It is among the most well-known and loved modern orchestral compositions, having been featured in Disney’s Fantasia 2000 and several mainstream media campaigns.

Dedik’s performance is part of the March 1 VSO concert, “Hooray for Hollywood: A Tribute to Symphony In Film.” The evening’s program will also feature selections from beloved movie scores including “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” “Rocky,” “Gone with the Wind,” and more.

Tickets are available at the McAllen Performing Arts Center Box Office, open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily or at www.ticketmaster.com.

For more information, call the VSO offices at (956) 661-1615.