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Sinfonia Classical Connections feat. Cellist Sang-Eun Lee

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What: Sinfonia Classical Connections feat. Cellist Sang-Eun Lee
When: Thursday, November 9, 2017
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Sinfonia @ Grace Lutheran Church

Sinfonia Gulf Coast Classical Connections series features classical cellist Sang-Eun Lee on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Destin.  Hailed for her expressive artistry and dazzling technique, Ms. Lee has been praised for her performance by the Washington Post who said, “She is a prodigiously talented young artist with powerful technique and musical poise.” She will perform Tchaikovsky's stunning "Variations on a Rococo Theme.” Also on the program are Mozart's "Wind Serenade in E-flat" and Antonin Dvorak's showstopper "Serenade for Strings." Tickets range from $29.50 to $45 per person.

Classical Connections is presented by Silver Sands Premium Outlets and Sinfonia Gulf Coast. Tickets available online at sinfoniagulfcoast.org. “She is a prodigiously talented, and interesting, young artist. 

Rachmaninoff, Stravinsky, and Crumb] highlighted her powerful technique and musical poise.

Her fingers seem to have little magnets that guide them to the right spots on the fingerboard

every time, and her accuracy and control of double

-

stops in the Stravinsky and Crumb were

amazing...In lyrical passages, Lee is more of a jeweler than an architect. She responds naturally

to the ebb and flow of the music, and offers original ideas. Her bow arm can float lovely

pianissimos and launch heavy artillery.”

The Washington Post

Mozart: Serenade for Winds no 11 in E flat major, K 375

Ensemble: Sinfonia Gulf Coast

Conductor: Demetrius Fuller

 

Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo theme for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 33

Artist: Sang-Eun Lee (Cello)

Ensemble: Sinfonia Gulf Coast

Conductor: Demetrius Fuller

 

Dvorak: Serenade for Strings in E major, Op. 22

Ensemble: Sinfonia Gulf Coast

Conductor: Demetrius Fuller

 

“She is a prodigiously talented, and interesting, young artist.  This repertoire [Brahms, Rachmaninoff, Stravinsky, and Crumb] highlighted her powerful technique and musical poise. Her fingers seem to have little magnets that guide them to the right spots on the fingerboard every time, and her accuracy and control of double-stops in the Stravinsky and Crumb were amazing...In lyrical passages, Lee is more of a jeweler than an architect. She responds naturally to the ebb and flow of the music, and offers original ideas. Her bow arm can float lovely pianissimos and launch heavy artillery.”
—The Washington Post 

 

 

SINFONIA GULF COAST 2017-2018 SEASON
The 12th season continues Sinfonia’s tradition as a symphony redefined by presenting a stellar line up that celebrates the classics with a twist including:

  • Oct 24: An Evening with Chris Mann with wine dinner at Flemings @ 5:30pm followed by performance at upstairs theatre. Grand Boulevard
  • Nov 9: Classical Connections with cellist Sang-Eun Lee. Grace Lutheran Church @ 7:30pm. Destin
  • Dec 15: A Rockin' Holiday with Mary Wilson of the Supremes concert at Destiny Worship Center @ 7:30pm. Miramar Beach
  • Jan 26: Classical Connections featuring SYBARITE5 string quintet at Grace Lutheran Church @ 7:30pm. Destin
  • Mar 3: Classical Connections with violinist Corinne Stillwell. Grace Lutheran Church @ 7:30pm. Destin
  • Mar 31: Sinfonia Gala Event presenting the world premiere of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man in Concert at Emerald Coast Convention Center @ 7:30pm. Fort Walton Beach
  • May 27: Sinfonia Goes Pops concert in Alys Beach amphitheater over Memorial Day weekend. Alys Beach

Tickets for all performances are now on sale. Season subscriptions offer a discounted price per ticket and feature preferred seating to all three Classical Connections concerts and the annual holiday concert in December. Patrons can call the box office for special student ticket prices as well as an active duty military discounted ticket program sponsored by Eglin Federal Credit Union. Sinfonia conveniently offers the ability to purchase and print tickets online. Use the free Sinfonia Gulf Coast mobile app for Apple and Android devices and store mobile tickets in Walletini or Apple Wallet, or call the box office at (850) 460-8800. See updates on Sinfonia Gulf Coast Facebook page and click on the tab: purchase tickets.

As the region’s only fully professional symphony orchestra, Sinfonia Gulf Coast is committed to presenting high-caliber events and providing much-needed educational initiatives throughout the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast region. Proceeds from the all events benefit Sinfonia Gulf Coast and its music education programs, which include musicians/guest artists in schools, free orchestra concerts, bus transportation for students, Sinfonia Youth Orchestra program, Arts in Medicine with Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast, LINK UP concerts with third through fifth grades in participation with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Institute of Music, the annual Paint the Music Project and more.

The 2017-2018 season is made possible by the generous support from individuals, local businesses and media partners. Presenting Sponsor for the 2017-2018 season is Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Presenting Concerts Sponsor is Hancock Bank. Classical Connections Presenting Sponsor is Silver Sands Premium Outlets. Presenting Media Sponsor is Vie Magazine. Presenting E-media Sponsor is Sowal.com. Presenting Accommodations Sponsor is Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa and Presenting Discounted Military Tickets Sponsor is Eglin Credit Federal Union.

 

For more information or to purchase tickets, go to SinfoniaGulfCoast.org and call (850) 460-8800. Email questions to info@sinfoniagulfcoast.org. For information on volunteer opportunities, contact Elaine Tucker at (850) 460-8800 or email ETucker@SinfoniaGulfCoast.org.

SoWal.com is a proud Presenting E-media Sponsor for Sinfonia's 12th season. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit SinfoniaGulfCoast.org or call 850-460-8800. Stay social for updates on upcoming concerts and special events all season long on Facebook: Sinfonia Gulf Coast. Find Sinfonia on Instagram and Twitter too. Join us and be a part of the conversation using #SinfoniaGulfCoast.

 

 

 

 

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