On Sunday, April 28th at 3:00pm, Orpheus will be presenting their children's symphony, "The Purple Palace," by composer Bruce Adolphe. Audience members will listen as the orchestra and narrator tell the story of Princess Purple and her adventures in the land of "Chromatica" in this children's work commissioned by Orpheus. Since its premiere in March 2001 at the Manhattan School for Children, PS 333, "The Purple Palace" has been performed at numerous Orpheus children's concerts around the world. Tickets for this performance are $10.00 for adults and $7.00 for students and seniors.

Recognized internationally as one of the world's great orchestras, Orpheus is currently celebrating its 29th season. Founded in 1972, Orpheus is a self-governing organization high level of personal and musical responsibility of one another. They rotate seating positions to give each player the opportunity to lead a section and together they make the interpretive decisions that are ordinarily the work of a conductor. They also choose the repertoire, create the programs, and continually study and refine their rehearsal techniques, known today as the "Orpheus Process."

Accompanying the critical acclaim for Orpheus' live appearances are numerous distinctions and awards, including a 2001 Grammy® Award for "Shadow Dances: Stravinsky Miniatures," three 1999 Grammy® Awards for its jazz-inspired Ravel and Gershwin collaboration with Herbie Hancock, a 1998 Grammy® nomination for its recording of Mozart piano concertos with Richard Goode, and the 1998 "Ensemble of the Year" award by Musical America.

For reservations to either concert, call the Box Office at 201.216.8937 or purchase tickets on-line at www.debaun.org/tickets.html. If you would like more information on Orpheus at DeBaun, please send e-mail to Managing Director Karen Schotter at kschotter@debaun.org or call 201.216.8960 ext. 3.