Press Releases

Inspiring musical biography of the legendary “Queen of Soul” features her greatest hits

HYANNIS, MA—April 5, 2023

The Barnstable Performing Arts Center will be filled with some of the 20th century’s greatest songs on April 22 and 23, 2023 as the Cape Symphony pays tribute to Aretha Franklin. Joined by three talented vocalists and led by Artistic Director & Conductor Jung-Ho Pak, the orchestra will perform the music of this iconic force, including “(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman” and “Chain of Fools.”

July Concert Features Composer John Williams’ Complete Score from Star Wars: A New Hope Performed Live to Picture by the Cape Symphony

HYANNIS, MA—March 22, 2023

The Cape Symphony will present Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert featuring screenings of the complete film with Oscar®-winning composer John Williams’ musical score performed live to the film. The concert will be led by acclaimed Cape Symphony Artistic Director & Conductor Jung-Ho Pak on July 29 & 30, 2023 at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center. Tickets go on sale at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

April concert features Australian composers and world-renowned didgeridoo musician

HYANNIS, MA—March 7, 2023

Audiences at Cape Symphony’s Passport Down Under concerts on April 1 and 2, 2023, conducted by Australian Carolyn Watson, will go on a provocative musical journey that includes rarely performed symphonic music from Australian composers and Aboriginal music created by the world's pre-eminent didgeridoo musician, William Barton.

Fundraising event for artistic, education, and community engagement programs includes music, dance, and star-studded vocal performances

HYANNIS, MA—February 15, 2023

The Cape Symphony is pleased to announce that the Crescendo: An Evening of Joy Gala will be held at the Wequassett Resort and Golf Club on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 5:30 PM. The gala benefits Cape Symphony’s far-reaching artistic, education, and community engagement programs.

February concert features cultural highlights including Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, jazz, and radio

HYANNIS, MA—January 17, 2023

The Cape Symphony’s The Roaring ‘20s concert on February 11 and 12, 2023 will take audiences back to the glamorous era of early Hollywood, radio plays, and jazz-filled nightclubs. The orchestra will be joined by hosts and conductors Drew Zaremba and Kyle Gordon.

The Romantics takes the Cape Symphony audience to the 19th century revolution

HYANNIS, MA—January 4, 2023

Cape Cod may be cold in January, but the Cape Symphony’s Masterpiece concert on January 21 and 22, 2023 will heat things up with rock star classical composers Johannes Brahms, Franz Liszt, Richard Wagner, and Robert Schumann, who revolutionized the art of live performance, seducing audiences with their unbridled talent and charisma.