Summer Pops: Say it Loud- A String Celebration of Soul

July 23, 2025 | 7 PM

Great River Park

301 East River Drive, East Hartford, CT, USA

Program

What A Wonderful World
At Last
Georgia on My Mind
I Feel Good
My Girl
Respect
Purple Haze
What’s Going On
Ain’t Nobody
Billie Jean
What’s Love Got to do With It?
If I Ain’t Got You
Diamonds
Juice
Texas Hold’em
Stand By Me
Program is subject to change

About

Get ready for an evening of fun, music, and great vibes! Join us at Great River Park to hear an HSO string ensemble play fresh, pop-style arrangements that bring new life to the songs you know and love. “Say it Loud: A String Celebration of Soul” features the music of iconic black artists. From the powerful rhythms of James Brown to the smooth R&B vibes of Beyoncé and the unstoppable funk of Chaka Khan, this concert is a celebration of soul like you’ve never heard before. Let our illustrious string quartet take you on a journey through the heart and soul of music that has defined generations.

Featuring

Simon Bilyk, violin

Candy Lammers, violin

Gretchen Frazier, viola

Esther Benjamin, cello

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