Tickets for upcoming season go on sale July 5
HYANNIS, MA—June 28, 2017
Dare to Dream of musical adventures. Dare to Dream of faraway lands. Dare to Dream of extraordinary experiences. Cape Symphony is dreaming up an imaginative, exploratory adventure for the 2017-18 season.
“The theme is a reflection of how, here on Cape Cod, we are truly living the dream,” said Artistic Director and Conductor Jung-Ho Pak. “We hear over and over again how the concert experience profoundly impacts our audiences, and how excited they are that Cape Symphony provides this level of excellence right here in our community. We enjoy making dreams a reality, and we wanted to reflect that sense of possibility in this year’s theme.”
Cape Symphony fans have come to expect amazing experiences, top-name talent and gorgeous music, and this season will deliver some fan favorites, including a “part two” of Opera’s Greatest Moments (a huge hit back in November 2014), the return of the “Unforgettable” John Pizzarrelli, and a trip to Scandinavia for our popular Passport series.
“We have so many inspiring performances this season; it’s really hard to pick one thing to highlight! From 2017 GRAMMY-award-winning Cellist Zuill Bailey and Norwegian piano virtuoso Knut Erik Jensen to local talents like Siren Mayhew, Kate McGarry, and Monica Rizzio, it’s going to be one memorable experience after another,” said Pak.
OPERA’S GREATEST MOMENTS II
Saturday, September 16 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, September 17 at 3:00 PM
Featuring: Chelsea Basler, Soprano; Heather Gallagher, Mezzo-Soprano; Jon Jurgens, Tenor; David McFerrin, Baritone
The next level of Opera’s Greatest Moments, the Cape Symphony has partnered with one of the country’s finest opera companies, Boston Lyric Opera, and will present four of their most talented rising stars. They’ll sing the greatest arias ever written by the masters, including Puccini, Verdi, Mozart, and more.
UNFORGETTABLE: PIZZARRELLI CELEBRATES NAT KING COLE
Saturday, October 14 at 3:00 & 7:30 PM and Sunday, October 15 at 3:00 PM
Featuring: Jon Pizzarrelli, Guitar/Vocals
This unforgettable evening pays tribute to Nat’s 100th birthday with the greatest jazz singer/guitarist of our time. Multi-GRAMMY winner John Pizzarelli’s performances are filled with energy and humor, and he counts Nat King Cole as a true hero.
PASSPORT TO SCANDINAVIA
Saturday, November 4 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, November 5 at 3:00 PM
Featuring: Bo Ericsson, Cello; Knut Erik Jensen, Piano
Travel through the magnificent countries of Scandinavia with famous masterpieces inspired by stunning landscapes and folk traditions. From “Peer Gynt,” you’ll hear Edvard Grieg’s exciting “In the Hall of the Mountain King,” as well as his well-known “Morning Mood” portraying the rising of the sun.
HOLIDAY ON THE CAPE
Friday, Dec. 1 at 4:00 PM & 8:00 PM, Saturday, Dec. 2 at 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM and Sunday, Dec. 3 at 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM
Featuring: Siren Mayhew, Vocals; Kate McGarry, Vocals; Monica Rizzio, Vocals; Neil McGarry, Actor; Chatham Chorale with Joseph Marchio, Music Director
The Cape Symphony’s Holiday on the Cape is the perfect place to begin the holiday season. We’ll be joined by our good friends the Chatham Chorale and three fabulously talented Cape-based singers who will bring their unique vocal stylings to your favorite songs of the season.
NEW YEAR’S DAY PARTY
Monday, January 1, 2018 at 3:00 PM
Nothing beats a musical start to the New Year. Join Jung-Ho and the Cape Symphony musicians for a lighthearted, festive concert with this popular annual event — complete with balloons, confetti, and the Cape Symphony’s own brand of fun!
HAYDN TO BRAHMS: A THREAD OF GENIUS
Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 3:00 PM
Featuring: Artists from Nth Degree
Cape Symphony’s star string principals will present the Haydn string quartet nicknamed “The Sunrise.” A century later, Brahms wrote “Variations on a Theme by Haydn” in tribute to the admired composer. Brahms is known for creating extraordinarily passionate melodies and intricate rhythms such as those you’ll hear in his Symphony No. 3.
BROADWAY ROCKS!
Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM and Sunday, February 18, 2018 at 3:00 PM
Featuring: Peter Mansfield, Guest Conductor; LaKisha Jones, vocals; Anne Runolfsson, vocals; Rob Evan, vocals
A high-energy evening of hits from rock- and pop-inspired musicals will feature favorites from such popular shows as Wicked, Hairspray, The Lion King, Mamma Mia, Rent, Jersey Boys, and Phantom of the Opera.
IMPRESSIONS OF DON QUIXOTE
Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 3:00 PM
Featuring: Zuill Bailey, Cello; Philip Lima, Baritone
One of the most whimsical and charming figures of all time, Don Quixote is an ordinary man who imagines he’s a brave knight battling giants and winning fair maidens. He inspired many artists through the centuries, including three very different interpretations featured in this show.
AMERICAN MAVERICKS
Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 3:00 PM
We celebrate the major birthdays of important musical American mavericks, giants who revolutionized the very DNA of music, including Leonard Bernstein, John Adams, Philip Glass as well as American legends Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald and Thelonious Monk.
Tickets for the 2017-18 concert season, including the tremendously popular Holiday on the Cape, will go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, July 5. Call the Box Office at 508-362-1111 or visit capesymphony.org for details.
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About Cape Symphony & Conservatory
Cape Cod’s very own orchestra, Cape Symphony, performs at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center in Hyannis. From popular hits to magnificent classics, highlighting hidden gems and putting a new twist on standards, the emphasis is always on fun, surprises, and beautiful music. Led by Artistic Director and Conductor Jung-Ho Pak, the Cape Symphony provides an experience like no other. Cape Conservatory’s commitment to education for all ages includes musical instruction as well as classes in dance and art at campuses in West Barnstable and Falmouth. Its Pre-School program is known for blending traditional academics with the arts. Through MusicWorks! Everyday and other community outreach programs, Cape Conservatory brings an array of engaging programs to thousands of students on the Cape and Islands. Visit www.capesymphony.org and www.capeconservatory.org for more information.
