Press Releases

A wide variety of musical genres and artists serves the mission to “Inspire Joy”

HYANNIS, MA—July 12, 2022

The Cape Symphony has an exciting slate of new performances scheduled for the upcoming 2022-23 season, designed to inspire joy among audiences. Guests at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center will “tour” Australia with the ongoing Passport series; drop in on the Roaring ‘20s and the Romantic era; and revisit musical moments from childhood. Other highlights include the songs of Aretha Franklin and a show of Broadway favorites, plus the annual traditions “Holiday on the Cape” and “New Year’s Day Party.”

“Joy4July” at Aselton Park Kicks Off a New Annual Tradition; All Are Welcome

HYANNIS, MA—June 23, 2022

As part of the 2022 Town of Barnstable Fourth of July Celebrations, the Cape Symphony led by Artistic Director & Conductor Jung-Ho Pak and featuring several special guests will perform on Monday, July 4, 2022 at 8:00 PM at Michael K. Aselton Memorial Park in Hyannis.

Annual Outdoor Concert Tradition Returns on Friday, August 26, 2022

HYANNIS, MA—May 31, 2022

Picture a perfect summer evening – a picnic in a beautiful seaside setting with live music! Join the Cape Symphony at the Cape Cod National Seashore’s outdoor amphitheater for the fifth Symphony at the Seashore concert on Friday, August 26, 2022 at 7:00 PM. Pre-concert activities for kids and parents will be offered from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM. Admission is free.

Rescheduled “Passport” event stars Eileen Ivers and Maeve Gilchrist, features Irish masterpieces

HYANNIS, MA—May 18, 2022

For the first time in its popular “Passport” series, the Cape Symphony presents an adventurous journey to Ireland. Passport to Ireland will feature an eclectic array of symphonic and folk music from the Emerald Isle on Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29, 2022, rescheduled from January due to the snowstorm. Tickets are still available for May 28, and May 29 is sold out.

“Beethoven’s 9th: Ode to Joy” Features 150 Musicians on Stage in a Powerhouse Event

HYANNIS, MA—April 26, 2022

As the Cape Symphony concludes its season-long tribute to Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday, the orchestra will celebrate the genius who set the standard for perfection with Beethoven’s 9th: Ode to Joy on May 14 & 15, 2022.

Event Features Dozens of Beatles Songs Spanning the Sixties

HYANNIS, MA—March 29, 2022

The Beatles never played live with an orchestra – until now! The musicians of Classical Mystery Tour look and sound just like the Fab Four, and will bring the Beatles’ most memorable songs to life with the musicians of the Cape Symphony on April 23 and 24, 2022.