Music in Beaufort: Beaufort Symphony Orchestra presents “Holiday Treats!” concert December 17 & 20
Beaufort Orchestra presents “Holiday Treats!” concert Sunday
Musical Director Frederick Devyatkin and the musicians of the Beaufort Symphony Orchestra will be serving up musical treats of the season on Thursday, December 17 and Sunday, December 20 at the USCB Performing Arts Auditorium including the Corelli “Christmas Concerto” played below.
Maestro Devyaktin is an accomplished violinist. Together with his wife, Katie, he will perform the Corelli “Christmas Concerto”, which is scored for two violins and string orchestra. The music is so achingly beautiful that it brings tears to your eyes.
Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713) was an Italian violinist and composer of the Baroque period. Colleagues and aristocracy held him in high esteem during his lifetime, and he remains popular in western culture today. He wrote a large number of works for small ensemble, violins and strings, and left a comfortable fortune to his family. A portion of his Christmas Concerto, Op. 6 No.8, can be heard in the soundtrack of the film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. The composer is also referred to frequently in the novel Captain Corelli’s Mandolin.
The BSO never lets a season pass without programming something from “The Nutcracker Suite”. This year it will be The Waltz of the Flowers. According to Devyatkin, this music is loved by millions simply because the composer, Tchaikovsky, wrote such heart wrenchingly beautiful melodies. People want to hear it again and again just because it has stood the test of time. As always, it brings to mind the images of the classical ballet–an army of rowdy mice, sweet things to eat, and the story of a fairy tale princess won by a handsome prince.
Katie Devyatkin also serves as the BSO’s concertmaster. Those who are long-time supporters of the orchestra note that Fred always signals the last curtain call with a kiss to his wife. Both Devyatkins attended the prestigious Manhattan School of Music in New York City. They have two musically talented children. Eleanor, former member of the BSO, is now in her second year in college. Peter, a student of piano and cello, is a member of the Beaufort Youth Orchestra.
The more popular side of “Holiday Treats” includes all the music that is so satisfying to hear at this time of the year–Carol of the Bells, O Holy Night, Winter Wonderland, and many more. There is always a chance to sing along with the orchestra on these tunes.
Maestro Devyatkin feels that some of the best composers today are writing for Hollywood films. For that reason he has included the score from a new-found classic Christmas story “The Polar Express”.
Long after all those sugarplum treats have been eaten and forgotten, you will remember the time you spent with Beaufort’s own hometown orchestra. Come join the group for a concert of “Holiday Treats!” as the Beaufort Symphony Orchestra continues to keep the music live.
If you go: The Beaufort Symphony Orchestra presents “Holiday Treats!” – Frederick Devyatkin, musical director. Music of the Season featuring Tchaikovsky – excerpts from “The Nutcracker Suite” and Corelli – “Christmas Concerto” Holiday Favorites.
USCB Performing Arts Auditorium, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Thursday evening, December 17, 8:00 pm and Sunday matinee, December 20, 3:00 pm. Tickets $30; youth through high school $5.
Tickets may be purchased on the Beaufort Orchestra’s website www.beaufortorchestra.org or call Ticket Fusion’s toll free number 1-877-548-3237. Remaining tickets at the door if available.
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