West Virginia Symphony Orchestra announces Free Stories, Myths, & Folktales performance on the West Side

CHARLESTON, W.VA. (1/11/23) - The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) is excited to announce a family-friendly performance of Stories, Myths & Folktales on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 3:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church on Charleston’s West Side.

Stories, Myths, & Folktales is presented by the WVSO and the Chrysalis Duo. This musically accessible event for kids, families, and adults on Saturday, January 21 pairs musical works with children's books that speak to the human love of storytelling and elements of West Virginia's historic cultural diversity.

The 45-minute program on Charleston's historic West Side will be a free event open to the public. The duo will feature works by Akin Euba, John Corigliano, C.W. Gluck, Robert Frankenberry, and David Del Tredici. Readings of children's books will accompany the performance. 

“We are thrilled to return to Emmanuel Baptist to bring this fun and innovative program to residents of Charleston thanks to funding from the city,” said WVSO President Joe Tackett.

Stories, Myths, and Folktales will also be viewed by select Kanawha County School students on Friday, Jan. 20 at Grandview Elementary and Mary C. Snow Elementary.

All performances are presented thanks to generous support of funding provided by the City of Charleston through the American Rescue Plan Act.  

The Chrysalis Duo features WVSO Principal flute, Lindsey Goodman on voice and flute as well as Robert Frankenberry on voice and piano.

The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra is West Virginia’s premier performing arts organization, presenting classical and pops concerts annually throughout the Mountain State. Currently in its 84th season, the WVSO is a proud member of the community and enriches the region by providing affordable, high-quality concerts, collaborations with West Virginia arts organizations and a nationally award-winning education program.

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