NHSO Pops concert a tribute to Fred Astaire

From: New Haven Register | Date: October 22, 2006 | Copyright information

Once attired in their black tie and evening dress, the New Haven Symphony Orchestra can match Fred Astaire's dapper looks, but it will take professional dancers to match his moves as the symphony pays tribute to the legendary dancer with "Dance the Night Away, A Tribute to Fred Astaire and his Partners," 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Shubert Theater. Associate Conductor Gerald Steichen will lead the orchestra in its first of three Pops concerts this season. They'll play such classic tunes as "Cheek...

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