Coastal Symphony of Georgia Concert - SEASONS

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The Coastal Symphony of Georgia, conducted by Michelle Merrill, presents SEASONS. The Winter Concert takes us through the seasons of a year and one woman’s life with Antonio Vivaldi's iconic Four Seasons, followed by Louise Farrenc's Symphony No. 3.

Full of familiar melodies, Anotnio Vivaldi’s incomparable Four Seasons gives musical expression to the four seasons of the year: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. The 18th Century Italian composer presents a revolution in musical conception with musical use of flowing creeks, singing birds, storms, drunken dancers, hunting parties and warm winter fires. Listen for the shepherd’s barking dog in the viola section. The four seasons are revealed in four concertos performed by CSG Concertmaster and Violinist, Aurica Duca. Aurica performs solo engagements internationally and is a member of the esteemed Lawson Ensemble recognized for its level of excellence and commitment. Her ability to engage with the audience is enchanting.  

The seasons of 19th Century French composer Louise Farrenc’s life represent one woman’s journey for recognition in a male-dominated world of Western concert music. She contributed three remarkable symphonies to the canon of French instrumental music, was admired by Schuman and Berlioz, and made her mark in the center of Parisian musical life as teacher, composer, scholar. However, following her death Farrenc’s music fell out of favor probably because of her gender and that she did not compose opera. Lucky for us, her symphonies are being rediscovered giving us intricate and enjoyable music in this posthumous season of her life

For more details, to purchase season or individual concert tickets, or for sponsorship opportunities, visit coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org.