The concert features Holst's majestic The Planets, Op. 32, followed by Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, orchestrated by Ravel. These remarkable pieces highlight the Cape Ann Symphony's incredible talent and commitment to exceptional performances.
A Groton Hill exclusive!
Hailed as “opera royalty” and “one of the leading mezzo-sopranos of her generation” (OperaWire), Grammy Award-winning J’Nai Bridges is a powerhouse of vocal artistry.
Celebrated for her mesmerizing portrayal of Nefertiti in Philip Glass’ Akhnaten at the Metropolitan Opera and as a definitive Carmen on two continents, Bridges captivates audiences with her sumptuous voice and commanding stage presence.
Carlos Carrillo The Gathering Grounds (2012, rev. 2018)
Boston Premiere
Loren Loiacono Beanie's Chapbook (2023)
2025 Call for Scores Winner
Missy Mazzoli Procession (2021)
Danielle Maddon, violin
Modest Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition (1874; arr. Ravel, 1922)
We’re kicking off the season with a trio of crowd-pleasers that will fill the hall with the Vista Philharmonic’s sound – big, dynamic, and impactful pieces our musicians love to play. We’ll open with a bright, bouncy, and energetic curtain raiser by one of Maestro Hangen’s favorite contemporary composers, Adolphus Hailstork. Saint-Saëns exquisite, rich, and romantic Cello Concerto follows, in the deft hands of concerto competition-winning cellist Nathaniel Taylor, who returns this season as a featured soloist. Rachmaninoff’s second Symphony closes out the program with a powerful, bold, and exceptionally romantic symphonic experience.
HAILSTORK An American Port of Call
SAINT-SAËNS Cello Concerto No. 1, Nathaniel Taylor, cello
RACHMANINOFF Symphony No.2, op.27, E minor
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Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) |
Sinfonia to Cantata BWV 42 |
| Giovanni Battista Ferrandini (1710-1791) | Il Pianto di Maria |
| Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764) | Suite from Les Boreades |
| George Frideric Handel (1685-1759 | Water Music, Suite in F Major |
Experience the brilliance and emotional depth of the Baroque era with a program of masterworks from some of its greatest composers. Mezzo-soprano Meridian Prall brings expressive power to Giovanni Battista Ferrandini’s Il Pianto di Maria, a poignant and rarely heard gem. The orchestra shines in a vibrant suite from Rameau’s Les Boréades, J. S. Bach’s joyful Sinfonia to Cantata BWV 42, and the timeless elegance of Handel’s Water Music, Suite in F Major. A rich tapestry of sound, spirit, and splendor awaits.