SYMPHONY CELEBRATION FOR MUSICIAN

by dan rivoli

symphony space, at broadway and west 95th street, will celebrate american composer and musician david amram's birthday thur., nov. 11. david amram: the first 80 years will cover the prolific musician's work, from a concert performance of his film scores such as 1962's the manchurian candidate to the premiere of amram's "symphonic variations on a song by woody guthrie," introduced by guthrie's daughter nora.

filmed birthday wishes from arlo guthrie, pete seeger and willie nelson will be played.

the event begins at 7:30. tickets range from $35 to $75. for more information on the event and purchasing tickets, go to www.symphonyspace.org.