Celebrating Sixty Years: A Reprise of the Cape Symphony’s First Performance in 1962

George Scharr, Arts Department Chair,

Director of Community Outreach, Falmouth Academy

Bass Trombonist/Pre-concert Lecturer, Cape Symphony Orchestra

One-class

5:00 – 6:30

March 23

We will hear and discuss the Symphony’s April re-creation of their very first program in 1962. Then and now it includes a wide variety of delightful music, such as Mozart’s “Impresario Overture” and “Fantasia on Greensleeves” by Ralph Vaughan Williams, along with two pieces for the soprano soloist: “Una Voce Poco Fa” from Rossini’s Barber of Seville, and “Depuis le Jour” from Louise, by Charpentier (sung then by Beverly Sills, a new talent on the scene). Tchaikovsky’s “Piano Concerto No. 1”, a toccata by Frescobaldi and a rhapsody by Chabrier completed the program then and now. George will also regale us with his fun inside stories.

You’re Invited to the Anniversary Celebration!

To celebrate the momentous occasion of the Cape Symphony’s 60th anniversary, they’re recreating that original 1962 concert, with their trademark touches of imagination and fun at the Cape Symphony on April 2 and 3! Click for details.