Symphony of Southeast Texas – “Triumphant Tchaikovsky”

Symphony of Southeast Texas – “Triumphant Tchaikovsky”
Saturday, November 19
Julie Rogers Theatre
7:30pm

The Symphony of Southeast Texas (SOST) continues its Classics Series at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19 with “Triumphant Tchaikovsky,” featuring some wonderful triumphs of the greatest composers of all time. Beethoven’s “Egmont Overture,” Bizet’s Symphony in C and Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto make for an international program of time-honored classics.

SOST Concertmaster Matthew Detrick performs one of the greatest violin concertos of all time, Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. It is considered one of the most technically difficult works for the violin. Detrick is no stranger to a challenge, having begun playing the violin at the ripe age of three and turning it into an active performing and teaching career. Detrick is co-founder and artistic director of the internationally acclaimed Apollo Chamber Players, a chamber music organization that explores the cultural and folkloric influences in classical music. He also performs frequently with Houston Grand Opera and Ballet orchestras, Mercury, and other Houston-based ensembles. He has appeared as soloist with the York Symphony Orchestra (PA) and SOST. Beyond Houston, Detrick has performed with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, Jacksonville Symphony, and Sarasota Opera Orchestra. He has concertized around the world as member of the AIMS Festival Orchestra in Graz, Austria, and as artist with the Zephyr Ensemble during its tours of Japan and Panama.

The concert also includes Beethoven’s well-loved “Egmont Overture,” a set of pieces which was written for a play of the same name. The overture begins with a powerful, strikingly original theme that summarizes the course of the drama, from its ominous slow introduction to the manic transformation of tragedy into triumph in a brilliant coda, which he echoed at the end of the play as a Victory Symphony.

Bizet’s Symphony in C was an extraordinary accomplishment for the 17-year-old student of the Paris Conservatoire. The melodic invention, thematic handling and orchestration of the piece reveal the amazing talent of the youthful Frenchman.

“Come experience the beautiful melodies, rich orchestration, and elegant charm of Georges Bizet,” said Maestro Chelsea Tipton II. “It will be an evening not to be missed!”

“Triumphant Tchaikovsky” is sponsored by Entergy Texas & CHRISTUS- St.Elizabeth Hospital. Mr. Detrick’s appearance is sponsored by Beaumont Music Commission.
Season tickets for remaining 2016-2017 concerts are now available at a discounted price. Single ticket prices range from $26 to $46; senior, student and group discounts are available. To purchase tickets or get more information, go to www.sost.org or contact the Symphony office at (409) 892-2257.

The Symphony of Southeast Texas continues its mission of presenting educational, entertaining, and culturally enriching programs of the highest artistic quality and, as always, promises to be “Good to the last note!”