Sixth annual Symphony performance at the seashore continues beloved summer tradition
WEST BARNSTABLE, MA—August 2, 2023
Cape Symphony is delighted to return to the shores of Salt Pond in Eastham for an outdoor, fun-filled Pops concert at 7:00 pm on Thursday, August 24, 2023. This is the sixth annual symphony performance at the Cape Cod National Seashore. Admission is free and open to the public.
The event features Cape Symphony’s principal musicians and guest artists. Cape Symphony will be joined by special guest vocalists who are well-known on the Cape music scene: Mozelle Andrulot, who grew up in Eastham, and Ella Mae Dixon, originally from Wellfleet. The program includes beloved American classics “Fly Me to the Moon,“ “Fascinating Rhythm,” and “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.”
“Over the past six years, the park has formed a wonderful partnership with Cape Symphony,” said Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent Brian Carlstrom. “Symphony at the Seashore has become a beloved summer tradition, an evening of joyful music and a celebration of the beauty, nature, and inspiration exemplified by the backdrop of our national parks.”
This year's Symphony at the Seashore concert will serve as a culminating event in a summer's-long celebration of Cape Symphony's Artistic Director and Conductor Jung-Ho Pak, who will be stepping down from his role after 16 years of dedication and service to the Cape and Islands community.
“It will be thrilling to work with the talented musicians of the Cape Symphony and our long-time partners at the Cape Cod National Seashore at this annual free concert,” said Pak. “I’m grateful for everyone’s support and good wishes as I say farewell.”
This free concert is made possible by financial support to Cape Symphony from Cape Cod 5, and to the National Seashore from Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore and Eastern National.
IF YOU GO: Salt Pond Visitor Center is located at 50 Nauset Road in Eastham. Outdoor bench and lawn seating are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The amphitheater is wheelchair accessible. Free parking shuttle service will be provided to and from the event from the Little Creek parking area on Doane Road. Handicap accessible parking is available at Salt Pond Visitor Center on a first come, first served basis. Picnicking is welcome. There is no food for sale; a bottle filling station is available for water. Pre-concert family games will be offered from 6:00 to 6:45 pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring bug spray and flashlights for ease in returning to vehicles. Pets are not permitted. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held on Friday, August 25, and announcements will be made via social media on Thursday morning.
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About Cape Symphony
At Cape Symphony, our mission is to Inspire Joy. We do this through outstanding entertainment and educational programs. Cape Cod’s very own professional orchestra 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. The Cape Symphony commitment to education for all ages includes private lessons, classes, and ensembles at our West Barnstable and Falmouth campuses, as well as online. Our acclaimed preschool program is known for its arts-infused curriculum. Through its “Cape Symphony Presents” programming, Cape Symphony introduces a diverse array of engaging artists and touring ensembles of all genres to the Cape Cod community. Visit www.capesymphony.org for more information.
