Musical Power Play on February 12th
Musical Power Play on February 12th
Space Coast Symphony presents blockbusters by Sibelius, Smetana and Tchaikovsky
(Merritt Island, FL) February 1, 2011 – The Space Coast Symphony Orchestra presents “The Power of Music,” the sixth concert of its 2010-2011 Season at 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 12th at the First Baptist Church, 140 Magnolia Avenue in Merritt Island. Conductor Aaron Collins will lead the 80-piece orchestra in three blockbuster works by Sibelius, Smetana, and Tchaikovsky. The sixty-voice Space Coast Chorus joins the SCSO to open the concert with the rousing Finlandia by Jean Sibelius, whose music captures the essence of the Finnish spirit. Smetana’s richly orchestrated portrait of a river, The Moldau, rounds out the first half of the program. The concert closes with Tchaikovsky’s tumultuous Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, composed during personal hardship. $10 tickets may be reserved or purchased in advance 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; under 18 years of age admitted free.
The Space Coast Symphony’s young conductor, Aaron Collins, knows this concert is a musical power play.
"The Power of Music features iconic works,” said Collins. “Tchaikovsky's Fourth Symphony is an emotional rollercoaster which pushes the orchestra to the extremes. In addition, we are adding another dimension to the audience experience by including the sixty-piece Space Coast Chorus in a performance of Sibelius' powerful Finlandia."
Close on the heels of the triumphant “Mendelssohn Goes Italian”, this concert marks the sixth of eight subscription events planned through March 2011. The ambitious conductor also plans dozens of ensemble performances throughout Brevard with various musicians from the orchestra. For more information about the 2010-2011 performing Season or the “The Power of Music” concert, 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 ensemble performances. 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. *Special concerts and co-productions may be differently priced, check website for details.
