Symphony + Rock: Live Music of Led Zeppelin in San Antonio

Do you have a favorite band? There are just certain artists and songs that take you to another place, or time, or feeling.

Led Zeppelin has been a favorite of mine since college, when I was introduced to the music via a vintage vinyl record. I will never forget the feeling. My choice of a child's name just might have been influenced by Led Zeppelin. 

Have you heard that the music of Led Zeppelin will be performed LIVE at the Majestic theater this Saturday, October 24 at 8 PM. That sounds great, right? Well, it gets even better. The San Antonio Symphony and a live rock band will be performing the wonderful music of Led Zeppelin. San Antonians are so fortunate to have an amazing symphony, and I can't wait to hear this performance. 

 

Here are the official details

San Antonio Symphony Brings Music Concert Series to the Majestic Theatre

70s Rock Legends Bring Audiences Electrifying Live Performances

 

SAN ANTONIO-- The San Antonio Symphony announces its POPs rock concert series with Windborne’s The Music of Queen on October 23 and The Music of Led Zeppelin on October 24, 2015.  Amplified by a full rock band and accompanied by two outstanding singers for each program, creator and arranger Brent Havens guest conducts the ensemble as they capture Led Zeppelin’s “sheer blast and power and the legendary sound and music of Queen.” Both performances will bring innovative interpretations across art mediums to San Antonio. 

 

“We are focusing on a time period of incredible artistic output in the world of rock–n-roll, and are excited about continuing our relationship with the Majestic Theatre to bring these fantastic performances to San Antonio,” said David Gross, San Antonio Symphony President. “These live performances from your San Antonio Symphony will bring a new appreciation for the artistry of these rock bands and their wonderful compositions.”  

 

According to Mike Rilley, Majestic & Empire Theatres General Manager, these internationally touring concerts enable music lovers the opportunity to experience a live performance with incredible local talent.  “The Majestic is a wonderful venue for these programs, as it provides concertgoers with an acoustic sensory experience unlike any other.  We are thrilled to host the Symphony again to bring San Antonio the best in live concert music.”   

 

“The Music of Queen”

Bridging the gulf between rock n’ roll and classical music, conductor/arranger Brent Havens takes the podium on October 23, 2015 at 8 p.m., as he channels the music of Freddy Mercury and Queen into a symphonic experience unlike any other.  According to Havens, “The band is reproducing what Queen did live, as closely as possible within the constraints of personnel, and then having an orchestra behind the band gives the music richness, a whole new feel, a whole different sense of color but still preserving the wonderful music that they originally produced.”  Familiar songs will entice rock fans to the Symphony for a new appreciation of Queen’s arrangements and Mercury’s vocal style. 

 

“The Music of Led Zeppelin”

Havens’ magic continues on October 24, 2015 at 8 p.m., to present The Music of Led Zeppelin, a program he scored to extend the listening experience of Led Zeppelin’s timeless tunes. Performed by the San Antonio Symphony and amplified with a full rock band and screaming vocals, Havens and his ensemble capture Led Zeppelin’s “sheer blast and power” riff for riff in classics such as Stairway to Heaven, Heartbreaker, Black Dog and Immigrant Song.  It’s a night not to miss for Led Zeppelin fans and aficionados of complex compositions.

 

Tickets On Sale

Tickets start from $25. You can purchase tickets online at ticketmaster.com (use code ROCK for a 20% web discount ) or by calling (800) 745-3000, or by visiting the Majestic Theatre Box Office.  

Disclosure: I will receive 2 tickets to a performance in exchange for this post, and all opinions are my own.