In 1988, composer Bill Banfield was a graduate student at the University of Michigan when he had the opportunity to meet the great Leonard Bernstein. In a 1992 essay, Bill wrote about his extraordinary experience one cold Michigan evening.

Check out these free-spirited composers who will be featured in the Cape Symphony’s May 5 and 6 Masterpiece concert. We’re celebrating the birthdays of American Mavericks!

On May 5 and 6, the Cape Symphony will celebrate the birthdays of American icons in American Mavericks. We’re proud to be part of Leonard Bernstein at 100, a two-year global celebration of the life and career of the 20th century cultural giant, featuring more than 2,000 events on six continents.

The novel Don Quixote inspired literally hundreds of artists, writers, and musicians. Seriously – you can see a list on Wikipedia!

Philip Lima joins the Cape Symphony on April 7 and 8 to sing the role of Don Quixote in Maurice Ravel’s “Don Quixote to Dulcinea.”

GRAMMY-Award winning cellist Zuill Bailey will be at the forefront of the upcoming Impressions of Don Quixote concert next month.