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International Tenor Mario Frangoulis to Perform with York Symphony Orchestra This Fall
Tickets Now on Sale for November Concert

WASHINGTON, August 3, 2011 – The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans is pleased to announce its International Ambassador and Greek tenor, Mario Frangoulis, will perform with the York Symphony Orchestra at the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 8:00 p.m.

“The concert featuring the York Symphony Orchestra and the enormously-talented Mario Franguolis, who has helped raise awareness of the mission and programs of the Horatio Alger Association for five years, will be an important awareness event for the association,” said Terrence J. Giroux, executive director of the Horatio Alger Association. “This concert event is a time to honor our Pennsylvania and Maryland scholars and the members who have greatly contributed to the organization to sustain its presence is south central Pennsylvania.”

There are ten Horatio Alger Members in Pennsylvania and one member in Maryland.

International Ambassador Mario Frangoulis will be the featured performer in a concert with the York Symphony Orchestra under the leadership of Music Director and Conductor Robert Hart Baker. The international Greek tenor will bring his unique voice and melodies of the Mediterranean to York, Pennsylvania for the first time with performances of Vincero Perdero, Nights in White Satin, Music of the Night and brand new songs from his newly released international album. To view a preview of the Mario’s work, visit the York Symphony event page.

Tickets for the November 12, 2011 concert are now on sale. For ticket purchase and more information on the event, visit http://www.yorksymphony.org/concert-tickets.asp or contact the York Symphony Orchestra at 717-812-0717 or sbear@yorksymphony.org.

Mario Frangoulis is best known for his powerful and charismatic live performances. After two highly acclaimed international releases through Sony Classical, which were fixtures on the Billboard Classical Crossover Charts, “Sometimes I Dream” and “Follow Your Heart,” Mario has continued on a diverse path both in the studio and through live performances.

Mario was named International Ambassador of the Horatio Alger Association in December 2008 because of his love for mentoring and his ability to relate to teens. Like characters from the Horatio Alger books, he has overcome challenges in his own life, including being separated from his parents at age four. He often speaks of how music has been a source of healing and expression throughout his life. Mario believes in the mission of the Association, its scholarship programs, and the power of encouraging people to strive for their full potential.

About the Horatio Alger Association:
Founded in 1947, the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans continues to fulfill its mission of honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals in our society who have succeeded in spite of adversity and of encouraging young people to pursue their dreams through higher education. The Horatio Alger Association offers three annual scholarship programs: the National Scholarship Program, state scholarship programs, and graduate grants. The association will have awarded more than $87 million in scholarships through 2012 to deserving young people determined to earn college degrees. The association is a Combined Federal Campaign participant; # 77062. For more information, please visit www.horatioalger.org

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