Tag: December 1

 The Cape Ann Symphony is partnering with the Red Cross to raise funds to benefit those affected by the recent typhoon in the Philippines.

At its concerts Saturday and Sunday — which premiere “Yankee Swap!: White Elephant Gift Exchange,” by Gloucester composer Robert Bradshaw — there will be a real Yankee swap for the charity.

“When the idea of the Yankee swap came up, I thought, what better way to do this than to collaborate with an organization that could really use some help right now,” said David Stotzer, president of the symphony’s board. “I looked at all the devastation from the typhoon in the Philippines and thought of the Red Cross and the incredible relief efforts they provide worldwide. Their work is awe-inspiring and the Cape Ann Symphony is proud to offer our support.”

“The American Red Cross of Northeast Massachusetts is grateful to be the recipient of Cape Ann Symphony’s generosity,” said Frederica Doeringer, executive director of the chapter. “The Yankee Swap is a wonderful way to launch the symphony’s world premiere of “Yankee Swap” for orchestra by Robert J. Bradshaw and at the same time, reach across the world to help those devastated by Typhoon Haiyan.”

Performance: Saturday, November 30, 2013      8:00 P.M.

Performance: Sunday, December 1, 2013             2:00 P.M. 

The Cape Ann Symphony concerts are held at the Manchester-Essex High School auditorium on 36 Lincoln Street in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA. Manchester-Essex High School Auditorium is handicapped accessible. Ticket prices are $35 for adults, $30 for senior citizens, $20 for Young Adults and Free for children age 18 and under. For tickets and information, call 978-281-0543 or visit www.capeannsymphony.org.

 

WORLD PREMIERE FEATURED IN
2013 CAPE ANN SYMPHONY
HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT

Performance: Saturday, November 30, 2013      8:00 P.M.
Performance: Sunday, December 1, 2013             2:00 P.M. 

The Cape Ann Symphony’s Holiday Pops Concert is an exciting celebration of holiday music favorites featuring a World Premiere by Robert J. Bradshaw commissioned by the Cape Ann Symphony, The Cape Ann Symphony Singers under the direction of Rockport’s Wendy Betts and an updated sing along  to kick off the holiday season on Saturday, November 30 at 8 pm & Sunday, December 1 at 2 pm. The Holiday Pops Concert features the world premiere of   “Yankee Swap!: White Elephant Gift Exchange” from Suite No. 4 “Cape Ann” for orchestra by Robert J. Bradshaw, a Gloucester based composer and CAS member. “Yankee Swap!” is a super fun musical take the New England holiday tradition. Pick your number, wait your turn, unwrap or steal someone else’s present and then get ready for some serious symphonic bargaining! According to composer Bradshaw, “I am very grateful to Maestro Yoichi Udagawa and the Cape Ann Symphony for commissioning this work.  It provides me with the opportunity to write for an orchestra and community I care deeply about and the commission itself offered me the chance to explore aspects of my musical experience not often heard on the concert stage (including popular musical influences such as dub step, funk, rock and jazz).”  Maestro Undagawa is eager to premiere the new work,” Rob Bradshaw has written a terrific piece that captures the holidays here in New England. It shifts quickly from one idea and feeling to another, but at the same time paints a complete picture of the joy and complexity of feeling that accompanies the season. I know the audience is going to love this piece!”

The Cape Ann Symphony concerts are held at the Manchester-Essex High School auditorium on 36 Lincoln Street in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA. Manchester-Essex High School Auditorium is handicapped accessible. Ticket prices are $35 for adults, $30 for senior citizens, $20 for Young Adults and Free for children age 18 and under. For tickets and information, call 978-281-0543 or visit www.capeannsymphony.org.