Orchestra pits, like fruit pits, contain a symphony’s essence and are best fertilized with rich soil by a landscaping grandma. Watch a symphony blossom with today's Groupon: for $15, you get one ticket to "Days in the Orient, Nights in Arabia" (a $30 value) as performed by the Conway Symphony Orchestra in Reynolds Performance Hall on the University of Central Arkansas campus. This Groupon is valid for any Gold Level seat on Tuesday, November 9 at 7:30 pm.

“Days in the Orient, Nights in Arabia” utilizes the Conway Symphony Orchestra’s skilled instrument wranglers to narrate the saga of "One Thousand and One Nights" through a growing flourish of vividly orchestrated music. The melodious tale of the cultured Persian queen Scheherazade is known throughout the world, still captivating audiences who fear for the queen’s life as she crafts riveting yarns to win over the heavily preserved heart of her murderous king. The symphony's ability to weave multi-hued pictures through music brings a fresh perspective to storytelling, making this establishment a sought-after community center of entertainment. The performance features the tones and scales of Middle Eastern music, and also introduces contemporary Chinese compositions inspired by the Fujian Province for a symphonic experience that’s as globally influenced as the lunchboxes in the U.N. break room.

Reviews

The Arkansas Democrat Gazette, 501 Life magazine, Thecabin.net, and Arkansas Matters all featured the Conway Symphony Orchestra.

• Over the years, what started as the Conway Civic Orchestra has evolved into one of the best symphonies in Arkansas. – Donna Lampkin Stephens, 501 Life