The Symphony of Southeast Texas kicks off 2018 in grand style with the Elegance of Elgar on Saturday, February 10, at 7:30 p.m. at the Julie Rogers Theatre. This concert features returning soloist Tomoko Kanamaru on the piano. The Elegance of Elgar Download | PDF … [Read more...] about Newsletter – Volume 31, No. 3
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Dressing the part: Chelsea Tipton talks bow ties
Beaumont Enterprise | When Symphony of Southeast Texas music director Chelsea Tipton moved to Beaumont, he bought a matching bow tie and cummerbund with the Texas flag on it. "I kind of started there saying Texas is my home," Tipton said. The set has become one of many fancy, colorful and patterned vest, tie and cummerbund combinations in a collection Tipton has built over 10 years. He has just … [Read more...] about Dressing the part: Chelsea Tipton talks bow ties
Newsletter – Vol. 31, No. 2
The Symphony of Southeast Texas requests the honor of your presence for “A Marriage of Bach & Beethoven.” This second classic concert in the series brings us the classical era’s beloved composers Mozart, Bach, and Beethoven, as well as SOST’s very own Mauricio Oliveros, Brian Shook, Jennifer Isadore, and Stanley Chyi. In tonight’s overture, The Marriage of Figaro is a comic opera by Wolfgang … [Read more...] about Newsletter – Vol. 31, No. 2
Fanfares & Festivals – Our 65th Anniversary Season
This season we have world-class soloists both on the pops side and with the classical series. We will be sharing the stage with the outstanding percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie, Tomoko Kanamaru on the piano, and all the way to the Men of Motown, the Symphony of Southeast Texas has something for you. This will be our biggest and best season as we celebrate 65 years of bringing great music to … [Read more...] about Fanfares & Festivals – Our 65th Anniversary Season
Newsletter – Vol. 31, No. 1
The fanfare of this season will be unmistakable! As the symphony embarks on their 65th anniversary, fans will be delighted by the unequivocal festivities that only the symphony can bring. From a world famous Dame that hails all the way from England to the much-loved pomp of Motown, young and old alike will be sure to enjoy the ballyhoo of this season. And did we mention this is our 65th … [Read more...] about Newsletter – Vol. 31, No. 1
Symphony Enchants Area School Children
Beaumont Enterprise | The Symphony of Southeast Texas performs onstage at the Jefferson Theater during the first of its four annual Youth Education Concerts Tuesday morning. Students from school districts throughout Southeast Texas and home-schooled children filled the theater seats, many of them getting their first exposure to a symphony performance. Conductor Chelsea Tipton offered historic … [Read more...] about Symphony Enchants Area School Children
Local Symphony’s Concertmaster Aims to Bring Classical, Folk Music to Cuba
Beaumont Enterprise | He wanted to be the first astronaut to play the violin in space. It was a childhood dream that inspired the name of Matthew Detrick's music ensemble, Apollo Chamber Players. Detrick, Symphony of Southeast Texas concertmaster, co-founded the ensemble in 2008 with a mission to weave classical with folk music, exposing audiences to different cultures of the world. "The … [Read more...] about Local Symphony’s Concertmaster Aims to Bring Classical, Folk Music to Cuba
Russian Nights
“Russian Nights” will be a special treat for our concert goers of Southeast Texas on April 16. We will kick the concert off with the bombastic “Festive Overture” by Dimitri Shostakovich. Joining us on this program will be the Symphony of Southeast Texas Chorus on two selections, the “Polovetsian Dances” by Alexander Borodin the wonderful “Chichester Psalms” by Leonard Bernstein. Bernstein … [Read more...] about Russian Nights