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WSA to host Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra in season finale May 30

The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra in concert. Courtesy photo.

The Waxahachie Symphony Association hosts the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra as its season finale at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at the Hagee Center, Nelson University.

“Rediscover the romance of classical music with an enchanting program by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra,” a spokesman said. “[The orchestra] closes the season with an unforgettable program featuring Ravel’s elegant Pavane pour une infante défunte, Tchaikovsky’s majestic Polonaise from Eugene Onegin, and the joyful, folk-inspired brilliance of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8. A concert experience not to miss! We hope to see you there.”

Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for students 18 and younger. Purchase them online here.

For more information, visit the association’s website or follow its official Facebook and Instagram pages.

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