Wellesley Symphony Orchestra to present “Remembrance”, sandwich-style

EVENT: Wellesley Symphony Orchestra Concert
DATE: Sunday, November 2
TIME: 2pm
LOCATION: MassBay Community College, 50 Oakland Street, Wellesley Hills

The Wellesley Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming concert, “Remembrance”, sends us to Rome, via Russia, and to memories of Sundays at church. As music director Mark Latham describes the program, the Orchestra will present a “sandwich” of Tchaikovsky’s music, with William Grant Still as a delicious filling in the middle!

The program opens with Capriccio Italien, Tchaikovsky’s beloved and exhilarating memories of a vacation in Rome. Tchaikovsky spent some time in Rome in 1880 after several unpleasant events in his life. Influenced by music he heard while there, he composed this brilliant picture of Rome as a memento of his sojourn.

The “sandwich filling” consists of a wonderful symphony by William Grant Still, considered the dean of African American composers. His Symphony No. 3, “The Sunday Symphony”, transports us to church on a Sunday, complete with the journey there, our time in church, and how we might feel after the service. Sadly, he never heard a live performance of Symphony No. 3.

The robust other side of the sandwich is a delicious treat as the WSO performs the final piece—Tchaikovsky’s most well-known Piano Concerto No. 1. Our soloist, Taige Wang, a Young Steinway Artist at the age of 15, has already performed all over the world. The concerto is a thrilling work—romantic, energetic, exciting and brilliantly performed by our young soloist.

You do not want to miss this terrific concert! Please join the WSO to enjoy this special “sandwich” by purchasing tickets online at www.wellesleysymphony.org. Tickets are “pay-what-you-can”—a suggested $30. There is plenty of parking (free!) at the WSO’s home location, MassBay Community College, 50 Oakland Street, Wellesley Hills. All are invited to a reception after the concert. Questions? Contact info@wellesleysymphony.org.