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My name is Gary Zidek. Welcome to The Arts Section. Tune into the radio program every Sunday morning on WDCB 90.9 & 90.7 FM or listen to it online here. I'll be showcasing a variety of arts & entertainment stories.

Fly Me to the Moon: Special Concert Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11

Fly Me to the Moon: Special Concert Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Grammy Award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling about his collaboration with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and his next album.

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WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling.

Chicago native Kurt Elling is back in Chicago for a special one night-only performance with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra on Monday October 14. The Australian ensemble is presenting a program commemorating the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 space mission. The orchestra will present “The Galaxy’s Greatest Hits”.

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Elling is currently working on an album with acclaimed pianist Danilo Perez. The duo will release an album in the spring.

Kurt Elling. Photo credit: Anna Webber

Kurt Elling. Photo credit: Anna Webber

You can find out more about The Galaxy’s Greatest Hits concert at Symphony Center here. And check out Kurt Elling’s website here.

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