By Susan Latimer
Published: November 15, 2006 PrintEmail
HOUSTON (Nov.13, 2006) – The Doctors Orchestra of Houston (www.DoctorsOrchestraHouston.org) kicks off its 2006 to 2007 concert season with Strings in Motion, Sunday, November 19 at 5 p.m. in the Cullen Theater at Wortham Center. Featuring principal harpists Paula Page with the Houston Symphony, Jeanne Norton with ProMusica Chamber Orchestra of Columbus, and Catherine Barrett with the Yucatan Symphony Orchestra, the concert will benefit Family Services of Greater Houston. The program includes Coriolanus Overture by Beethoven; Knights of the Red Branch, a triple harp concerto by Kaska; Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun by Debussy; and Symphony No. 2 by Borodin.
The Doctors Orchestra is a community orchestra made up of 85 physicians, dentists, medical students, biomedical scientists and other allied health professionals as well as music lovers. The orchestra is led by its founder and music director Libi Lebel, a Russian-born conductor who holds degrees from Juilliard School of Music and Westminster Choir College. Ms. Lebel is credited with the Doctors Orchestra’s enormous growth since its inception in 2000.
The orchestra is sponsored by TIAA-CREF, a national financial services group of companies and the leading provider of retirement services in the academic, research, medical and cultural fields. With this support, the Doctors Orchestra raises funds for medical charities, like this concert’s beneficiary, Family Services of Greater Houston.
Family Services of Greater Houston is a United Way funded health and human services agency that provides counseling and care management services to strengthen families and improve their quality of life. Since 1904, Family Services of Greater Houston has continually adapted to meet the needs of Houston-area families. Family Services’ mission is to strengthen individuals, families and communities through the provision of preventive, supportive and therapeutic services.
Tickets to the concert are available online at www.DoctorsOrchestraHouston.org or at the door. There are $10 and $20 seats available. For more information call 832.202.2882.
About TIAA-CREF TIAA-CREF is a national financial services organization and the leading provider of retirement services in the academic, research, medical and cultural fields. With more than $380 billion in combined assets under management (3/31/06), TIAA-CREF is ranked one of Fortune magazine's 100 largest U.S. companies. Further information can be found at http://www.tiaa-cref.org.
