Released on 2/18/2009

WHAT:
"Celtic Connection" Concerts by John O'Conner


WHEN:
Saturday, February 21, 2009–7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 22, 2009 – 3:00 p.m.

WHERE:
Ocala Breeders' Sales Auditorium
1701 SW 60th Avenue
Ocala, FL 34474

Internationally renowned Irish pianist John O'Conner will return to Ocala February 21 and 22. He will perform Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3—considered the composer's grandest concerto—along with Hebrides Overture (Fingal's Cave), the Overture to MacBeth and a set of traditional Irish folk songs.

Hailed as a "Poet of the Piano" O'Conner has performed around the world as a soloist and with such famous orchestras as the London Symphony, Royal Philharmonic, Vienna Symphony, Sapporo Symphony, the National Symphony of Ireland and many others. He has created many acclaimed recordings and secured a reputation as one of the premier interpreters of Beethoven.

Tickets cost $30 each for adults and $10 for students. Information and ticket sales are available at 352-351-1606.

The concerts are funded in part by the Ocala/Marion County Visitors & Convention Bureau. Information on Marion County accommodations, attractions and other events is available at OcalaMarion.com, the county's tourism website.


MEDIA CONTACTS:
Ann Sternal, Executive Director
Ocala/Marion County VCB
352-291-9169
ann.sternal@marioncountyfl.org

Keith Gold, President
GOLD
904-285-5669
gold@strikegold.com