PEI Symphony Orchestra Presents Season Opening with People, Places and Things
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CHARLOTTETOWN, PE — September 16, 2024 — The PEI Symphony Orchestra (PEISO) kicks off its 2024-25 season with Jaelem Bhate, who makes his conducting debut as the new PEISO Music Director on Sunday, October 20th at the Confederation Centre of the Arts at 2:30 pm.
“I simply can’t wait to make music with and for this community,” said Jaelem Bhate. “This will be the first of many seasons that will celebrate music from composers and artists of all backgrounds in concerts that are created for all who call PEI home.”
The first concert on October 20th, entitled People, Places and Things, celebrates the uniqueness of Prince Edward Island. This show is designed to thrill and engage, and to welcome in this new era for the PEISO. The concert opens with Surge and Swell by Canadian composer Jared Miller. It starts with a few strings and a xylophone plucking away and ends with the whole orchestra blasting full volume in unison. Helena Munktell’s Bränningar speaks to how water and oceans bind us together whether in her native Sweden or Canada’s coasts, followed by Erik Satie’s entrancing and delicate Gymnopédies. Satie was the indie artist of the 19th century, and Gymnopédies benefits from orchestration by the infamous Claude Debussy. The afternoon ends with Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances. There is a big story behind this piece, but it is also one of the most romantic, bombastic and indulgent pieces that an orchestra can play.
“Whether you are a subscriber, a seasoned listener, or a first timer, it’s a chance to fall in love with the sheer sound of the orchestra,” continued Bhate. “Orchestras can tell stories through music, making us laugh, cry, engage with our communities both local and global, and can be a powerful call to action.”
The PEISO invites all concert attendees to enjoy a free, pre-concert talk beginning at 1:30 pm at the Confederation Centre, along with a post-concert reception to celebrate the start of the 2024-25 season.
All concerts take place Sundays at 2:30 pm in the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown, PE. Purchase tickets or a subscription directly through the Confederation Centre at www.confederationcentre.com or call the Box Office at 902-566-1267. For more information about the 2024-25 season visit the PEISO website at www.peisymphony.com.
BACKGROUND
The Prince Edward Island Symphony Orchestra (PEISO) is one of PEI’s most respected performing arts organizations, providing Islanders with vibrant live orchestral experiences including classical, cross-genres, family and chamber-music concerts. Currently entering its 57th season, the PEISO is a proud member of the community and enriches the region through dynamic performances, comprehensive educational activities and impactful community relationships.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Laura Ono
PEI Symphony Orchestra
(902) 892-4333
