Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
The Palace Theatre, Greensburg
An out-of-this-world concert experience! Soar into the musical cosmos with Holst’s epic masterpiece The Planets, a thrilling tour of our solar system brought to life by the full power of the orchestra and vocalists. Accordion virtuoso Radu Ratoi makes his WSO debut with Bach’s Concerto in D minor, conducted by Daniel Meyer.
The Program
BACH Concerto in D minor
Radu Ratoi, accordion
HOLST The Planets
(Mars, The Bringer of War; Venus the Bringer of Peace; Mercury the Winged Messenger; Jupiter the Bringer of Jollity, Saturn the Bringer of Old Age; Uranus, the Magician, Neptune, the Mystic.)
Treble Voices (choir)
The Planets was composed during World War I, and debuted in 1918. Gustav Holst (1874-1934) was inspired by astrology, each movement captures the personality of the planet, you’ll hear the fiery intensity of “Mars” the serenity of “Venus,” and the celestial choir in “Neptune.” With a large orchestra and choir, this cinematic masterpiece has influenced countless film scores including Star Wars and Interstellar and continues to wow audiences over a century later. Read the program notes
Concert Parking, Venue Information
Parking is available in the Bell Garage, located one block west of the Palace Theatre on East Otterman St. (hourly rates) Street parking is also available.
Drinks: Custom cocktails, wine, beer non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase in the Megan Suite bar prior to the concert or during intermission.
Accessibility: The Palace requires any patrons utilizing a wheelchair, cane, crutches, walker etc. to sit exclusively on the orchestra level only. If you have specific concerns, we encourage you to order tickets by phone at 724-837-1850 so we can assist you personally. Thank you!
Meet Radu Ratoi
Winner of the 2024 YCA Susan Wadsworth International Auditions, accordionist Radu Ratoi began playing at age
six in his hometown in Moldova. He has since won over 60 national and international awards, including first prizes
at six of the world’s most prestigious accordion competitions.
He studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Music, where he won the Sonning Music Prize, one of Denmark’s top
honors. His artistry blends the Russian and Western European musical traditions into a distinctive personal style. Read Radu Ratoi’s full bio
Treble Voices (Choir)
Soprano
Gloria Christofano
Amber Eade
Robin Jennings
Marilyn Lawrence
Chelsea Mazzotta
Renee Patricio
Loryn Roadman
Erin Trainer
Laura Vittone
Katie Zuzik
Alto
Sylvia Andrae
Louisa Dieck
Silvina Orsatti
Carol Patterson
Sarah Peck
Melissa Raichel
Tarann Rethi-Roadman
Stephanie Zalewski
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Thank You Sponsors
Concert Sponsor
Covington Investment Advisors
Music Sponsor
Maxwell Welding & Machine, Inc.
Elliott Group
