Southland Symphony presents Power and Passion

ONTARIO, Calif. - Sept. 16, 2024 - PRLog -- 🎶 **Exciting Announcement from the Southland Symphony Orchestra and Chorus!** 🎶

We are thrilled to invite you to the opening concert of our 2024-2025 Season! Join us as we embark on a musical journey of Power and Passion under the expert direction of our esteemed Music Director and Conductor, Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann.

Prepare to be enchanted by a spectacular evening of sublime performances and captivating compositions. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of live orchestral and choral music at its finest.

WHO: The Southland Symphony Orchestra and Chorus
WHAT: Season Opening Concert – Power and Passion, featuring the music of  Gabriel Fauré, Noah Cisneros, and Michal Dawson Connor.
DATE: Sunday October 6, 2024 at 4pm
TIME: 4pm
LOCATION: BETHEL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 536 N Euclid Ave, Ontario CA 91762. We are thrilled to present this powerful concert in this beautiful and historic venue.

Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and be part of a memorable start to what promises to be an extraordinary season of music. We can't wait to see you there!

Our Program includes music of Gabriel Urban Fauré' - the "Cantique de Jean Racine" and "Requiem in D minor", Op. 48, with soloists Coril Prochnow, soprano and Michal Dawson Connor, baritone, as well as the "Elegie" for Cello and Orchestra, with soloist Jocelyn Francis, our principal cellist, and featuring student conductor Adam Timney (winner of the 23-24 Season Finale Conducting prize).

In addition, we present works by living composers: the World Premiere of "Daring Voyage", by composer and SSO violinist Noah Cisneros; and "The Heavenly Country" for Cello and Strings, by Michal Dawson Connor, again featuring principal cellist Jocelyn Francis.

Parking is available on nearby streets, and there is a parking behind the church (entrance on F St.) Sometimes there is also parking available just south of the church in the lot between E and F Streets (on the east side of Euclid). More public lots are available on the west side of Euclid, behind the businesses (a short walk across the street).

Get your tickets early (these events sometimes fill up!). There will be limited availability at the door.

Tickets ($10 general, $20 VIP - Premium) available here: https://givebutter.com/c/SSO-SeasonOpener2024

For more information, visit our website, https://southlandsymphony.com

Let the music begin! 🎻🎵🎤