‘Old World, New World’ Symphony Season Opener
‘Old World, New World’ Symphony Season Opener
September 18th Dvorak concert free to school children
(Merritt Island, FL) August 31, 2010- The 75-piece Space Coast Symphony Orchestra opens their 2010-11 performing season with a 7 p.m. concert entitled “Dvořák: Old World, New World” on Saturday, September 18th at the First Baptist Church, 140 Magnolia Avenue in Merritt Island. Conductor Aaron Collins and the non-profit orchestra will explore the powerful music of Czech composer, Antonin Dvořák. The concert opens with all eight of Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances, Op. 72. The second half of the program is Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New World,” a fusion of Czech and Austrian symphonic forms combined with American-inspired visions of Hiawatha and the African-American Spiritual. Celebrated since its debut, “From the New World” mixes broad, loving melodies and vigorous folk dance rhythms. $10 advance tickets may be purchased online at www.SpaceCoastSymphony.org, at the offices of Blue Sky Insurance in Cocoa Village and Tropical Realty of Suntree, or by calling (321) 536-8580. Tickets purchased at the door will be $15; students in grade school through high school admitted free when accompanied by an adult.
With barely a breath between their inaugural Season Finale and the start of the second Season, the Space Coast Symphony and Conductor Aaron Collins are gearing up for a music-packed year. The Dvořák marks the first of eight subscription concerts planned for September through March. In addition to full symphony concerts, the ambitious conductor will attempt 52 ensemble performances in 52 weeks with various musicians from the orchestra.
“We are off and running with our second season and expect to see even more new faces in the audience this year,” said Collins. “25% of our audience has never been to a symphony concert before and our musicians love playing for new ears.”
Emphasizing the importance of the symphonic tradition for the next generation, he continued, “That’s also why our ticket prices are so low and why school aged kids will always get in free to a Space Coast Symphony concert.”
For more information about the upcoming performing Season or the “Dvorak: Old World, New World” concert, please visit www.SpaceCoastSymphony.org or call (321) 536-8580.
About the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra— The SCSO is a lively and passionate Central Florida professional-level orchestra comprised of professional musicians and select youth players. The symphony performs in a very comfortable venue at the First Baptist Church in Merritt Island, with advance general admission tickets priced at just $10. School aged children are admitted free of charge. The Orchestra was formed to provide mentoring and performance opportunities for the finest youth musicians as well as to expose a broad cross section of the community to quality programming at affordable prices. 25% of the orchestra’s audience base cites their experience with the Space Coast Symphony as their first orchestral experience. The ultimate goal of the organization is to help ensure the symphonic tradition for the enjoyment of future generations. Relying on a non-traditional orchestra model and a slim budget, the non-profit group performs year-round in addition to providing dozens of separate and free chamber concerts. More information about the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming concerts, ticket sales, venue, directions and sponsorship opportunities is available at http://www.SpaceCoastSymphony.org or by calling (321) 536-8580.
