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Acclaimed soprano Ren\u00e9e Fleming drew four standing ovations during her performance last night in UMW\u2019s Dodd Auditorium. More than 900 fans attended the show, the 2017-18 Philharmonic Celebrity Series opener.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt was a remarkable evening,\u201d said Director Kevin Bartram. \u201cOne of the very best performances the Philharmonic has ever produced.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fleming, a four-time Grammy Award-winning artist and a former member of the Metropolitan Opera, sang a set of Italian arias, a Broadway set featuring The Sound of Music<\/em> and The King and I<\/em>, and the challenging Strauss\u2019 Last Four Songs<\/em>, a staple of her repertoire that is tricky to align with an orchestra, Bartram said.<\/p>\n

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Celebrated soprano Renee Fleming wowed the audience at UMW. Photo courtesy Norma Woodward. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Renee Fleming and Rita Snyder. Photo courtesy Norma Woodward. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Renee Fleming signed autographs for fans. Photo courtesy Norma Woodward. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Renee Fleming gave a lecture on “Music and the Mind” on Sept. 25, 2017. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n

\u201cThis was one of our most difficult shows, not only because it featured a wide range of repertoire but also because it was so early in the season,\u201d he said of the orchestra, which performed Bizet\u2019s L\u2019Arl<\/em>\u00e9<\/em>sienne Suite<\/em>, Rossini\u2019s L\u2019italiana in Algeri<\/em> and Gilbert and Sullivan’s Overture from The Pirates of Penzance<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u201cMs. Fleming was wonderful to work with, very gracious and professional, one of the great voices in the world,\u201d Bartram said. \u201cWhat an honor to share the stage with her.\u201d<\/p>\n

During a talk she presented in Dodd the previous day, Fleming spoke of music\u2019s impact on the human memory and psyche. \u201cWe think of music as entertainment, she said, but really it\u2019s a part of all of our lives.\u201d<\/p>\n

UMW\u2019s Philharmonic Orchestra prides itself on bolstering the liberal arts through music and\u00a0community outreach. The annual Celebrity Series features renowned artists from around the world, with this year\u2019s 14th annual event drawing record-breaking funding from supporters.<\/p>\n

In return, Fleming treated last night\u2019s audience to three encores, including I Could Have Danced All Night<\/em> from My Fair Lady<\/em> and O mio babbino caro<\/em>, a favorite of the crowd, which included actress and performer Sally Struthers.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would have gone around the world to hear this concert,\u201d Struthers said. \u201cWhat a masterful job of putting this group of students and community members together for a concert with one of the great artists of the world. Incredible.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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