Today in Wheeling History: September 25--The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra held its first performance of their season, titled "A Homecoming", in the re-opened Capitol Theatre (2009).
The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1929 by Mrs. Eleanor D. Caldwell, has been a cornerstone of cultural life in Wheeling, West Virginia. The orchestra has performed at various venues, including the historic Capitol Music Hall. However, in May 2007, the Capitol closed unexpectedly, forcing the Symphony to find temporary homes at the John Marshall Center for the Performing Arts and Wesbanco Arena. On September 25, 2009, the orchestra celebrated a significant milestone with its first performance in the re-opened Capitol Theatre, titled "A Homecoming." This event marked the return of the Symphony to its historic venue, where it continues to perform and introduce innovative programs such as "college nights," allowing students to attend performances for free with a valid college ID.
The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra has not only enriched the cultural landscape of Wheeling but has also extended its reach to the greater Ohio Valley. The orchestra performs a seven-concert subscription series at the Capitol Theatre and hosts various events, including the SoundBites Series, which combines chamber orchestra music with gourmet dining at venues like Oglebay Resort and the historic Scottish Rite Cathedral. The Symphony on Ice holiday spectacular and annual outdoor concerts at Wheeling's Heritage Port and the Anne Kuchinka Amphitheater in Oglebay Park draw thousands of attendees each year. The orchestra's commitment to education is evident through its Young People's Concerts, Arts in Education chamber music program, and the Wheeling Symphony Youth Orchestra, which reach thousands of students annually.
To learn more: Wikipedia (https://shorturl.at/8VsTL), Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (https://shorturl.at/5dkK7)
Photo credits: Ohio County Public Library Archives, Wheeling WV; Google Maps
The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1929 by Mrs. Eleanor D. Caldwell, has been a cornerstone of cultural life in Wheeling, West Virginia. The orchestra has performed at various venues, including the historic Capitol Music Hall. However, in May 2007, the Capitol closed unexpectedly, forcing the Symphony to find temporary homes at the John Marshall Center for the Performing Arts and Wesbanco Arena. On September 25, 2009, the orchestra celebrated a significant milestone with its first performance in the re-opened Capitol Theatre, titled "A Homecoming." This event marked the return of the Symphony to its historic venue, where it continues to perform and introduce innovative programs such as "college nights," allowing students to attend performances for free with a valid college ID.
The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra has not only enriched the cultural landscape of Wheeling but has also extended its reach to the greater Ohio Valley. The orchestra performs a seven-concert subscription series at the Capitol Theatre and hosts various events, including the SoundBites Series, which combines chamber orchestra music with gourmet dining at venues like Oglebay Resort and the historic Scottish Rite Cathedral. The Symphony on Ice holiday spectacular and annual outdoor concerts at Wheeling's Heritage Port and the Anne Kuchinka Amphitheater in Oglebay Park draw thousands of attendees each year. The orchestra's commitment to education is evident through its Young People's Concerts, Arts in Education chamber music program, and the Wheeling Symphony Youth Orchestra, which reach thousands of students annually.
To learn more: Wikipedia (https://shorturl.at/8VsTL), Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (https://shorturl.at/5dkK7)
Photo credits: Ohio County Public Library Archives, Wheeling WV; Google Maps
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