Brilliantly Imaginative and Enchanting
All music tells a story, sometimes one inspired by familiar myths and legends that are bigger than life and full of mystery and drama. In this program, Music Director finalist John Concklin takes us on a fantastic musical adventure of the imagination, beginning with Anna Clyne’s rich and visually stunning In This Midnight Hour. GRAMMY-award winning soloist Kenneth Overton’s opulent baritone brings Mahler’s Songs of a Wayfarer to life with a vibrant, tuneful telling of the hero’s emotions. Finally, we journey to a faraway land as Rimsky-Korsakov weaves a boldly rich tale of the exotic and persuasive Scheherazade. Truly a night of music not soon forgotten.
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Adults: $25-$45
Youth:* $12.50-$22.50
*Up to Age 22
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Full Program
Price, String Quartet in G, II. Andante moderato……………………………..7 min
Gustav Mahler, Lieder eines fahrenden Gessellen…………………..…..…16 min
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Scheherazade…………………………………...42 min
The Sea and Sinbad’s Ship
The Tale of Prince Kalendar
The Young Prince and the Princess
The Festival at Bagdad; The Sea; The Ship Goes to Pieces on a Rock
NOTE: programs subject to change;
timings, when given, are approximate.
The Artists
John Concklin, Guest Conductor
As a conductor Concklin, is praised for his clear beat, strong sense of rhythm, inviting gravitas, and innovative mind. John currently serves as Conductor with the Atlanta Music Project and Piedmont Chamber Orchestra. He was recently named Music Director for the Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra and makes a return to the Spartanburg Philharmonic after an acclaimed debut in 2018.
Kenneth Overton, Baritone
Kenneth Overton’s symphonious baritone voice has sent him around the globe, making him one of the most sought-after opera singers of his generation.
“simply perfect...his deep rich voice fills the hall”
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Safety Guidelines
In partnership with the Converse University, we continue to welcome and encourage masks, particularly for those in high-risk populations, at this time though, facial coverings are NOT required to attend Spartanburg Philharmonic concerts at Twichell Auditorium. We continue our pledge to prioritize safety for all who engage with us. Along with our partners at Converse, we will continue to monitor local infection rates regularly, and policies may change as we receive updated information.