Page 10 - The Islander - November '22

Page 10, The Islander

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By Rex Hearn
Three mainstays in Palm first performance in Dublin, Ireland, King George ll of Britain Palm Beach Opera
Beach arts, symphony, opera stood in the Hallelujah Chorus, out of respect for the grandeur There will be three operas this year. David Stern, the
and ballet have carefully of the music. Audiences continue this tradition the world over conductor, leads 60 orchestral players in the pit in the main hall
chosen programs for the whenever it is played. Back in Kravis, Monday, Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. of The Kravis Center. Yes, his father was the great violinist Isaac
2022/23 season. And The the beautiful mezzo-soprano, Susan Graham, will delight with Stern. I will detail the soloists nearer the month they sing. So sit
Society of Four Arts, (561) four arias from Mozart, some by Lehar and Berlioz. Debussy’s tight. Friday, Jan. 20 and Saturday, Jan. 21 both at 7:30 p.m., you
655-7226, has put together Prélude á l’aprés-midi d’un faune and Shostakovich’s rousing will hear Puccini’s Madam Butterfly also the matinee on Sunday,
one of their best seasons ever. Symphony No. 10 in E Minor, Op. 93 will eject you from your Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. Next will be the delicious Mozart Opera Cosi
Here in brief with dates, are seat: celebrating the late Stalin’s demise! Fan Tutti written by Lorenzo da Ponte who became an American
the events. Some people still No concert in February. citizen at 79! It deals with the fidelity of four people engaged to
wear masks, caution in crowds Tuesday, March 14 at 8 p.m. the brilliant pianist, Misha be married. A safe translation of the title might be, “Women are
perhaps. Look for my monthly Dichter, will play George Gershwin’s only piano concerto. No, fickle, Men cheat too.” It plays Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday,
column in Seabreeze. Attend it is not Rhapsody in Blue! A world premiere by Schwantner Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. The matinee is at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26.
live arts in these parts. is next, Reflections on Thoreau. Stravinsky’s Firebird Ballet Verdi’s Falstaff is last. Written when he was 80 and in retirement,
Palm Beach Symphony Suite ends this program. Get ready for this guy: the great Joshua this comedy based on The Merry Wives of Windsor by the Bard
Orchestral concerts are now held in the big Dreyfus Hall Bell, surely America’s best, will play Mendelssohn’s exquisite of Avon, is a romp from beginning to end. How would you like
at the Kravis Center unless otherwise stated. And Maestro Violin Concerto in E Minor with a cadenza written by Bell, to end up in the Thames River in a huge wicker linen basket?
Gerard Schwarz is the conductor. Saturday, Nov. 6 at 3 p.m., himself, who is making record appearances everywhere. He That’s what the women do to Sir John Falstaff for his cheeky
Sarah Chang plays the lovely, tuneful Max Bruch’s Violin just hit 30 consecutive at Tanglewood. Fingal’s Cave, part of swagger! Performances: Friday, March 24 and Saturday, March
Concerto, No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26. David Diamond’s Rounds Mendelssohns’ Hebrides Overture follows and Beethoven’s 25 at 7:30 p.m.; matinee is Sunday, March 26 at 2 p.m.
for Strings and Brahms’ Second Symphony are both premiered superb Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 “Eroica” ends The Box Office phone number is (561) 833-7888.
by the symphony. Thursday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m., pianist Garrick the program. Finale! Monday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. Maria Joao Ballet Palm Beach
Ohlson tackles Beethoven’s difficult Emperor Concerto, No. Peres will play Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, On Oct. 26 in the Playhouse Theatre at Kravis they dance
5 in E-Flat Major. Two more orchestra premieres follow: another orchestra premiere. The lead trombone of our symphony, the story of Snow White (and the seven dwarfs).
Night Ride at Sunrise by Sibelius and Sans-Saens’ magnificent Domingo Pagliorca, will be the soloist in Hailstock’s Monuments. Then there are four performances of the Christmas
Organ Symphony, No. 3. It will rouse all your senses with The concert season ends with a stirring choice: Cesar Franck’s favorite The Nutcracker to Tchaikovsky’s brilliant music.
its voluminous climatic sounds. Handel’s Messiah is next at grand and moving Symphony in D Minor. The ending will blow Performances are Saturday, Dec. 3 at 2 and 7 p.m. and
The Rosarian Academy on Friday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. and your sox off! Be prepared to cheer the players, endlessly. Sunday, Dec. 4 at 1 and 5 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. This work is 281 years old. At its The Box Office phone number is (561) 281-0145. The Box Office phone number is (800) 515- 2171.

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Annual Touch-A-Truck And Fire Safety Fair

Report and Photos by Penny Sheltz
The Annual Touch-A-Truck and Fire Safety Fair was of many different styles of big trucks and vehicles. It was goal of the event is to remind people to look, listen and learn,
held Saturday, Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Anchorage a great learning experience for kids and adults! to be aware of fire danger and make a home plan for safely
Park North Palm Beach. The Fire Safety Fair offered a great opportunity to see escaping a fire.
Hundreds turned out to watch fire-fighting the equipment firefighters use and meet the people who train Anchorage Park is located at 603 Anchorage Drive. For
demonstrations and get hands-on with a variety of and work hard to keep our village safe around the clock. The information, call Parks and Recreation at (561) 841-3386.
working trucks. Kids enjoyed sitting in the driver’s seat

Kids have fun checking out the manatee It was a great learning experience for kids and adults!