Georgia Symphony Orchestra to hold sensory-friendly concert

GSO sensory-friendly concert

The Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra will have a sensory-friendly concert on Saturday with soft lighting and moderated volumes.

The concert takes place at 2 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at Marietta High School (1171 Whitlock Ave.), with an instrument petting zoo preceding that at 1 p.m.

The works to be played include the “Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major” by Johann Sebastian Bach; “Capriol Suite” by Peter Warlock; “Gabriel’s Oboe” by Ennio Morricone and selections by Frederick Delius, Karl Jenkins and John-Baptiste Lully.

The GSO Chorus also will perform Johannes Brahms’ “How Lovely is My Dwelling Place” and Eric Whitacre’s “Sing Gently.”

The event also features a quiet zone, and the selections will be explained by GSO Music Director and Conductor Timothy Verville.

Masks are required (except for for sensory-sensitive patrons) and attendees 18 and over must show proof of full vaccination for COVID-19.

Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased by clicking here.

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