The South Carolina Philarmonic celebrates 59 years as a performing group with a musical program celebrating the American West. It includes a South Carolina premiere of “The Rose of Sonora,” a violin concerto inspred by the Wild West and with a storyline that features a rough and tumble heroine.
“The Rose of Sonora” composed by George S. Clinton – an award-winning composer who has scored over 100 films, most notably Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery and its blockbuster sequels; Disney’s hit Santa Clause sequels; Mortal Kombat 1 & 2; Wild Things and John Water’s A Dirty Shame. Clinton created “The Rose of Sonora” specifically to be performed by renowned violinist Holly Mulcahy – who will be performing the concerto with the SC Philharmonic.
Program Overview
John Williams: The Cowboys Overture
George S. Clinton: The Rose of Sonora
Featuring Holly Mulcahy, violin
Wang Jie: Symphonic Overture “America the Beautiful”
Ferde Grofé: Grand Canyon Suite