Symphonic Jukebox Concert

Space Coast Symphony Orchestra presents..

March 18, 2023  |  7:00pm  |  Satellite High School

REINECKE Flute Concerto in D major
VON SUPPE Light Cavalry Overture
MORRICONE Cinema Paradiso
OFFENBACH Orpheus in the Underworld Overture
TCHAIKOVSKY Marche Slave
RIMSKY KORSAKOV Dance of the Tumblers
PISZCECK Tuscan Portraits (WORLD PREMIERE)
ROSSINI Overture to “La Gazza ladra”
GLINKA Ruslan and Lyudmila Overture
SMETANA Dance of the Comedians from “The Bartered Bride”

Brendon Wilkins, flute
Carlos Jaquez, violin
Mark Piszczek, guest composer

Think you don’t know anything about classical music? Join us for this special program and discover how many musical pieces you are already very familiar with. From your favorite classic cartoon, to your favorite commercials and movies, you will recognize all of these enjoyable pieces. Enjoy popular works from composers such as Rimsky-Korsakov, Glinka, Morricone, Von Suppe, Smetana, Rossini, and more including Ruslan and Lyudmila Overture, Marche Slave, Light Cavalry Overture, Dance of the Comedians, Orpheus in the Underworld, and more!  Two SCSO musicians are highlighted in this sonic spectacular.  SCSO flutist, Dr. Brendon Wilkins will perform Carl Reinecke’s Flute Concerto in D major, a charismatic work of high artistic value, beauty and strong emotional suggestion and is unique in being the only flute concerto from the Romantic era.  SCSO violinist Carlos Jaquez will perform Ennio Morricone’s gorgeous and rapturous theme from Cinema Paradiso.  The concert will also feature the World Premiere of Mark Piezceck’s Tuscan Portraits, a joyful, romping tour through Italy.