Sinfonia unveils 4th season of symphony redefined

DESTIN, FL - The fourth season of symphony redefined will be highlighted by the Northwest Florida debut of critically acclaimed big band Pink Martini and continues with a select group of international guest artists during each concert of Sinfonia Gulf Coast's main season beginning Nov 15.
   
Sinfonia's "Classical Connections" series explores the foundations of classical music in the acoustically superb Grace Lutheran Church in Destin.

Patrons will have an up-close and personal opportunity to explore the favorites of the orchestral repertoire in an intimate setting with guest artists and commentary from Maestro Demetrius Fliller.
   
"Let the Music Surround You" will be presented on Nov 15 and will feature recent Metropolitan Opera Competition winner Katherine Jolly performing Samuel Barber's "Knoxville: Summer of 1915."
   
"Seasons Squared" will kick off the new year on Jan. 16, 2010, with violin phenom Nicolas Kendall. Kendall will perform Vivaldi's classic masterpiece "The Four Seasons" and will offer the Northwest Florida premiere of tango king Astor Piazzolla's "The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires." 

The final "connection" in this series features the internationally acclaimed Manhattan Piano Trio in a special performance featuring the Peter Schickele's (aka PDQ BACH) "Quartet for Clarinet & Piano Trio."
   
This performance, rescheduled from last season, will be held at the Good News United Methodist Church in Santa Rosa Beach. (Ticketholders from last season have already been transferred over, and it is free to new subscribers this season.)
   
Violinist Caroline Goulding will make an appearance in a special recital on Jan. 3 at Grace Lutheran Church. This concert is free to season subscribers and will feature the repertoire on her newly released international debut CD on the Telarc label.
   
On March 23, the Emerald Coast Conference Center will transform into "An Evening in Vintage Hollywood featuring Pink Martini." Pink Martini's engaging repertoire, alluring performances and top-notch orchestrations have proven an irresistible mix. Their style of part Gershwin meets Ellington meets Ricky Ricardo will energize the crowd.
 
In addition to the main line-up, Sinfonia's annual holiday concert at Grace Lutheran Church on Dec. 19 will feature the orchestra performing holiday favorites as well as showcasing the popular selections of Mannheim, Steamroller. Season subscriptions are available at significant savings over single-ticket prices starting at $150 for all six concerts.

Subscribers receive preferred, reserved seating for all performanes. Single tickets for all events are also available. Purchase and print tickets from your home or office by clicking www.SinfoniaGulfCoast.org or by calling the box office at 850-269-7129.
   
Sinfonia's 2009-10 season is presented by Regus Grand Boulevard. Classical Connections are made possible by The Boeing Co. Charitable Trust.