Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata brings 'Sound of Music' to Lied

            Rodgers and Hammerstein's iconic score from "The Sound of Music" has been reimagined by the Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata, who will present that reimagination at the University of Nebraskra-Lincoln's Lied Center for Performing Arts in one-night-only performance, "The Hills Are Alive" at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 8.

            Imagine if the von Trapp children had paired up with the Jackson Five before recording "Do Re Mi," or if the abbey had a rhythm and blues section to back up "How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?"   This performance fuses elements of country, rock, R&B, and jazz with favorite songs from "The Sound of Music" and brings them to life in new, original ways.

            Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata was formed in 2009 by four musicians who spent years playing in backup bands and orchestra pits for The East Village Opera Co. and Broadway musicals.  Now they take the main stage bringing their album, "The Hills Are Alive," to a live show that Canada Watch Magazine calls a "…vigorously inventive, jaw-dropping show."

            Tickets are $28 and may be purchased online at www.liedcenter.org, in person at the Lied Center, 301 N. 12th St., or by calling 402-472-4747.

            The Lied Center for Performing Arts is a state-of-the-art performing arts facility. Opened in 1990, it is Nebraska's "Home for the Arts" offering major regional, national and international events designed to attract, entertain and inspire a statewide audience. The Lied Center and its programs are made possible through the generous 2011-12 season support of Christina Hixson and the Lied Foundation Trust, Friends of Lied, Ameritas and Union Bank.

Writer: Matthew Boring