2--CLASSICAL CONCERT

Sunday February 22nd @ 3 pm
Swampscott High School 

• Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901), Overture to Nabucco
• W.A. Mozart (1756-1791), Oboe Concerto
  ·  Amanda Hardy Oboe
• Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky (1840-1893), Symphony No. 2, Op. 17, in C minor "Ukrainian"

Pirates, whales, and Godzilla, oh my! Come explore the depths of the sea with this mix of old and new favorites. Classic highlights include Gustav Holst’s Hammersmith (written along the River Thames) and Percy Grainger’s Molly on the Shore. Also included are newer works such as a symphonic suite from Pirates of the Caribbean, Benjamin Horne’s arrangement of the spiritual “Deep River,” and Lindsay Bronnenkant’s depiction of the ruler of the sea in Tarot cards, “The King of Cups.” 

The program is bookended by a sparring between Godzilla and Moth[ra], featuring Viet Cuong’s Moth and Eric Whitacre’s uproarious Godzilla Eats Las Vegas. You won’t want to miss this concert, but beware… some of these creatures might show up to the performance!

Beethoven:  Symphony No. 4

Mozart: Symphonic Concertante - Dawn Perlner, violin and Jayna Leach, viola

 Back by popular demand! The Melrose Symphony’s third Opera Night showcases blockbuster favorites from the world of opera. Maestro Udagawa will educate and entertain audiences by sharing the background of these opera highlights and how the music enhances each story.

Soloists: Mara Bonde, soprano; Krista River, mezzo; Ethan Bremner, tenor; Philip Lima, baritone

Experience the healing power of Springtime with a concert filled with fresh beginnings. We salute our annual Youth Competition featuring two first-prize winners. Eunha Basu (2024) will showcase her virtuosity and passion on the piano in Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1. And we welcome back Andrew Byun, 2014 winner and rising international soloist, performing Leopold Hofmann's elegant Cello Concerto, a hidden gem from Mozart's era. The afternoon concludes with the vivid magic of Stravinsky's The Firebird Suite, a dazzling tale of transformation and triumph. Together, these pieces will transport you from the iciness of winter into the blooming delight of spring.