If turkey leftovers are in the fridge, and the holly is being hauled out, the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra has the perfect concert for you! We Gather Together combines the music of both Thanksgiving and Christmas for a festive kickoff of the holiday season.
On Saturday evening, November 26th, 7:00 PM and Sunday afternoon, November 27th, 3:00pm, the orchestra will be joined by Grammy Award-winning pianist, Jeffrey Biegel.
The New York City resident will be featured during the World Premiere of Christopher Marshall’s Thanksgiving Variations, based on the popular hymn, “We Gather Together.” Images of falling snow and a Christmas play with Snoopy and the gang come to mind during the enchanting Peanuts Concerto, based on the music of Charlie Brown composer, Vince Guaraldi. Beloved from the Peanuts specials, the new arrangement of the upbeat Guaraldi classic is a three-movement work for piano and orchestra.
We Gather Together will also feature works by the quintessential American composer, Aaron Copland, including “Simple Gifts” from his famous ballet score, Appalachian Spring. The 1848 Shaker tune “Simple Gifts” was made famous by Copland and has come to symbolize simplicity, joy and freedom.
The $30 tickets are available through the orchestra website at
www.SpaceCoastSymphony.org or at Marine Bank & Trust in Suntree and Vero Beach. Tickets at the door are $35. Concertgoers aged 18 and under or with a college ID are admitted free to every SCSO concert.
For Space Coast Symphony Orchestra Conductor and Artistic Director, Aaron T. Collins, We Gather Together is all about family and friends at the holidays.
“This concert has so many beautiful moments,” said Collins. “We couldn’t be more delighted to have the amazing Jeffrey Biegel back with us to kick off the holiday season. And if you’ve been wondering how to entertain your out-of-town guests –this is it!”
Concertgoers aged 18 and under or with a college ID are admitted free to every SCSO concert.
