The Rose of Sonora
A SYMPHONIC ADVENTURE INTO THE WILD WEST
Guest Artist
Holly Mulcahy, violin and George S. Clinton, visiting composer
7:30 PM
Koger Center for the Arts
Sponsored by Pat & Tom Fortson, Terminix with additional funding from soulHAUS
The SC Philharmonic saddles up and heads to the Wild West for the opening of its 59th Season. THE ROSE OF SONORA is a violin concerto in five scenes. Created by film composer George S. Clinton (Mortal Kombat, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me) for violinist Holly Mulcahy, this work invites the audience to take narrative prompts for each movement (which will be narrated by Clinton himself!) and imagine the story of outlaws Rose and Jed in the Sonora desert.
Both Clinton and Mulcahy will be coming to Columbia for this event, and concert-goers can meet these artists during our special western-themed pre-concert event. In addition to the SC premiere of this thrilling contemporary work, audiences will also enjoy western-inspired works from John Williams, Wang Jie and Ferde Grofé.
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
Parking
The Koger Center for the Arts is located in downtown Columbia at the corner of Assembly and Greene Streets, 1051 Greene Street. Parking is available at the Discovery Garage behind the building (usually around $10), accessible off Park Street. Additional garages and street parking are located at least one block away, which is a further walk to the theater but may help you avoid the pre-concert rush.
Dining & Hotels
There are excellent restaurants and hotels in the downtown and surrounding areas for every budget.
Restaurants
- 1801 Grille
- Alodia's Cucina Italiana
- Blue Marlin Steaks & Seafood
- Bourbon Columbia
- COA Agaveria y Cochina
- Hall’s Chophouse
- Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Ale House
- Kaminsky's Dessert Cafe
- M Vista
- Mr. Friendly's New Southern Cafe
- Motor Supply Co. Bistro
- Pearlz Oyster Bar
- Ristorante Divino
- Terra
Columbia Hotels
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Other Ways to Purchase
There are other ways to purchase single concert tickets through the Koger Center Box Office.
By Phone
- Charge by phone at 803.251.2222.
- Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday.
- American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa accepted.
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- Single tickets are not available through the SC Philharmonic office.
In-Person at the Koger Center
- Located at 806 Park St., Columbia SC 29201
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- Accept cash, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
- No additional fees for in-person purchases.
Concert Night
- Purchase any remaining tickets at the Koger Center ticket kiosk on concert night starting one hour before each concert.
Morihiko's Pre-Concert Lecture
The week of the concert learn more about the SC Philharmonic through the words of Morihiko Nakahara. Pre-Concert Lectures are available on our YouTube Channel and through our Newsletter.
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