Judy Collins at the Springfield Symphony Orchestra

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (Mass Appeal) - From Classical to motown, the Springfield Symphony Orchestra has performances to please any crowd and some show-stopping concerts coming up.
Kevin Rhodes, Music Director and Conductor of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, shared more about an upcoming concert with Judy Collins.

Judy Collins at the Springfield Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, March 23rd
7:30pm

1350 Main Street
Springfield, MA

For tickets call (413) 733 - 2291 or visit SpringfieldSymphony.org for more information.

About the performance:
With her clear, beautiful voice that harkens back to the social upheaval of the 60's protest movement, singer Judy Collins will perform with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Symphony Hall.

Although her lyrics and message resonate through the ages, the timeless Collins is as smooth and energetic today as she was when she sang in concert on a basketball court at the University of Massachusetts in the late 60's, in the days of anti-war and civil rights protests, said the orchestra's music director Maestro Kevin Rhodes.

Since then Collins has been a two-time Grammy winner with the songs "Both Sides Now" and "Send in the Clowns." She has sung the music of Bob Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man" and been the inspiration of rocker Steven Stills' song (of Crosby, Stills and Nash) "Suite Judy Blue Eyes". Collins and Stills met in 1967 and dated for two years.

Still graceful with silver flowing hair, Rhodes said, "Collins still has a mesmerizing effect on audiences who have the chance to see her sing many styles of music, from Dylan's messages to Broadway favorites." She continues to play 80 to 100 dates a year around the country.
"Judy has thrilled audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretative folksongs and contemporary themes. And now she performs with symphony orchestras to add another dimension to her talent," said Rhodes who is eager to work with her.
Her affinity for symphonic work goes back to her youth. At 13, Judy Collins made her public debut performing Mozart's "Concerto for Two Pianos" but it was the music of such artists as Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, as well as the traditional songs of Dylan and the folk revival, that sparked her love of lyrics. She soon moved away from the classical piano and began her lifelong love with the guitar.