- Event dates: PAST EVENT
- Featured Artists:
Jean-Claude Picard, Conductor
Location:
Barnstable Performing Arts Center
744 West Main Street, Hyannis MA 02601
Masterpiece 1
Led by Music Director Candidate Jean-Claude Picard
Prepare yourself for an immersive experience inspired by soul-stirring poetry, the thrills and excitement of unexpected journeys, and a stunning musical depiction of an artist’s canvas. This program is a unique mix of masterful works that span centuries. This is one you must hear to believe.
Program
Short Ride in a Fast Machine
JOHN ADAMS
Elegía Andina
GABRIELA LENA FRANK
Four Last Songs
RICHARD STRAUSS
Pictures at an Exhibition
MODEST MUSSORGSKY
Jean-Claude Picard, Conductor
Canadian conductor Jean-Claude Picard is widely regarded as an engaging conductor known for the natural and collaborative rapport he establishes with his fellow musicians. Jean-Claude has served as Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Orchestre symphonique de Trois-Rivières, and guest conductor of orchestras such as the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, Calgary Opera, I Musici, and the Montreal Bach Festival Orchestra.
NEW THIS SEASON! We are thrilled to invite you to an Open Rehearsal on Thursday, September 19, from 6:30-8:30 PM at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center. This is a unique opportunity to see Jean-Claude Picard working with our talented Cape Symphony musicians. RSVP here to reserve your spot.
Ticketholders are also invited to get to know the guest conductor, who is a candidate to be Cape Symphony's next Music Director, at a Q&A session led by Assistant Conductor Joe Marchio. These sessions begin one hour prior to each Masterpiece Series concert.