2010 Grand Gala

The Grand Gala is one of Delaware’s premier social and entertainment events, starting with a terrific concert at The Grand. Following the concert comes the ultimate After Party at Hotel du Pont, complete with several live bands in different rooms, open bar, and dancing. We are thrilled to announce:

The 2010 Grand Gala
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Purchase your tickets now for the 2010 Annual Grand Gala NOW!

On November 18, 1971, Procol Harum created a seminal moment in pop-rock history by performing with The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and the Da Camera Singers at Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Widely credited as the first band to bridge the gap between modern pop-rock and the classical music world, the recording of that concert went on to sell millions of albums and opened the door for the marriage of pop music to symphony programs all over the world. Selling over 10 million albums, Procol Harum is considered one of the most influential symphonic rock bands in history. The UK-based sextet is famed for the #1 1967 hit "A Whiter Shade of Pale," which was recognized by Phonographic Performance Limited as the most-played record of the past 70 years.

"Both The Grand and the Delaware Symphony Orchestra (DSO) have been seeking to present a joint event of this magnitude for the past few years," said The Grand's Executive Director, Steve Bailey. "When you have the region's best and biggest house band with the DSO, you naturally want to show them off, and there could be no better vehicle than the re-creation of the music from that legendary concert by Procol Harum and The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra."

Hotel du Pont is offering a special $99 room rate on December 4 for gala attendees. To take advantage of this offer, please contact the hotel directly at (302) 594-3100.

For more information about the Grand Gala or to order tickets via phone, contact Development Manager Ivy Lane at 302-658-7897 x3302.