Milton Crotts, conductor

Featured Guests, Fancy and the Gentlemen

Featured BRO String Sextet Members:
Paula Akbar, Jennie Brunner, Daniel Liech,
Vivian Torres, Eric Sands, Rachel Hahn

The Blue Ridge Orchestra held its inaugural “Prelude to the Magic” event at the Governor’s Western Residence in Asheville, NC. on March 2nd. This “Intimate Musical Affair” sold out within two weeks of publicity! Musicians and guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres from Ivory Roads Café. The evening was filled with conversations over Souther Williams wine and Whistle Hop’s beer with Music Director, Milton Crotts, BRO musicians, and our guest ensemble, Fancy and the Gentlemen.

We thank Fancy and the Gentlemen for their partnership with the BRO, our talented BRO string sextet, and board members Janet Schlaufman and Francee Healy for their efforts.

This event would not have been possible without the generous support of Francee and Richard Healy, Mast General Store, Inc., Elevation Lofts Hotel, Dynamite Roasting Company, Whistle Hop Brewing Company, and Poppy Handcrafted Popcorn.

Concert Photo Credit: Kathy Kmonicek