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The Hero's Journey - Program Notes
In 1949, the American mythologist Joseph Campbell published his influential book The Hero with a Thousand Faces . Drawing on Swiss...
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May 84 min read
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Carl Nielsen's flute concerto: the risk of being called a barbarian.
Carl August Nielsen (1865 – 3 October 1931 is widely recognized as Denmark's most prominent composer. Throughout his life Nielsen...
cteneyck
May 51 min read
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Now Gunnar dreams; let him enjoy his dream in peace.
Saga-Drøm (Dreams of Saga) by Carl Nielsen Nielsen describes his composition in a 1927 interview in the newspaper Politiken . “I am so...
cteneyck
May 21 min read
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The Hero's Journey - May 11 @ 2pm
Our season finale features The extraordinary music of Carl Nielsen and Gustav Mahler—two great composers celebrated for their symphonies...
cteneyck
Apr 171 min read
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WSO 2025 Community Events
Sherborn Library, March 15 We are passionate about bringing live classical music to as many communities as possible. This season we have...
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Mar 141 min read
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Our Family Concert - March 23, 2pm
Our family concert features music with strong melodies and drama. Music that evokes rivers and animals and the struggles of building...
cteneyck
Feb 181 min read
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Celebrate the Symphony, February 9
Our February 9 concert features two great symphonies. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Symphony No. 40, also known as the "Great G minor...
cteneyck
Jan 171 min read
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Happy New Year! We have two events to announce.
The first is a free concert on Wednesday, January 15 at 8pm , presenting 6 outstanding soloists who auditioned at our Michael H. Welles...
cteneyck
Dec 31, 20241 min read
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Soprano Rebecca Hains
Praised internationally for her expressiveness and strong, secure voice, Rebecca Hains is versatile performer whose engagements have...
cteneyck
Dec 5, 20242 min read
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Holiday Concert, December 14
Please join us to help celebrate the holiday season, Saturday , December 14 at 2PM at MassBay Community College in Wellesley. A festive...
cteneyck
Nov 18, 20241 min read
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November 2 Program Notes
From The Americas “Breathe” by Carlos Simon Carlos Simon’s compositional voice has been heard loud and clear in the past several years....
cteneyck
Oct 31, 20243 min read
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Mark Latham introduces our November 3rd concert, "Music From The Americas"
Music Director Mark Latham introduces the program for our Nov 3 concert : "Breathe" by Carlos Simon Samuel Barber's Concerto for...
cteneyck
Oct 23, 20241 min read
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From The Americas
Breathe, by Carlos Simon; Samuel Barber's Cello Concerto; Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
cteneyck
Oct 10, 20242 min read
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September 29 Program Notes
“Overture” from La Forza del Destino (The Power of Fate) - Giuseppe Verdi This afternoon’s performance begins with a popular concert...
cteneyck
Sep 27, 20245 min read
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Our 76th Season!
This season will include music by Giuseppe Verdi, Charles Ives, Dmitri Shostakovitch, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Samuel Barber, and Gustav...
cteneyck
Jul 14, 20241 min read
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In Memory of Dianne Mahany
Dear Friends and Family of the WSO, Our beloved, wonderful and long-time former principal clarinetist, Dianne Mahany, died on June 12,...
webmaster9739
Jun 18, 20241 min read
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Colors of Culture
MassBay Community College and the Wellesley Symphony are proud to present a benefit concert to raise funds for both organizations on...
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May 12, 20242 min read
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Our 75th Season Finale
Our May 5 season finale celebrates the WSO’s 75th anniversary, showcasing music inspired by woodprints and paintings. This concert...
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May 2, 20242 min read
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KOUSSEVITZKY CONNECTIONS
Please join internationally acclaimed double bassists Susan Hagen (you recently heard her perform with the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra)...
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Apr 9, 20241 min read
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Our Upcoming Family Concert
The Wellesley Symphony Orchestra is proud to present our annual Family Concert as we celebrate and feature young musicians and entertain...
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Mar 10, 20242 min read
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