Historic Triangle symphony fans will be able to hear a guitar featured in an upcoming performance.
Guests to William and Mary’s Phi Beta Kappa Hall can enjoy the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, joined by Russian guitarist Artyom Dervoed on the lesser-loved string instrument, at 8 p.m. Thursday.
Dervoed is the recent winner of the JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Competition, named for VSO’s musical director. The contest was established in 2004 as the world’s first concerto competition for classical guitarists with accompaniment by a full symphony orchestra.
Thursday will mark Dervoed’s VSO debut with a performances of Joaquín Rodrigo’s “Concierto de Aranjuez.” The piece is inspired by Rodrigo’s Spanish homeland and hearkens to dancing and singing in the warm climate and gardens of Aranjuez, a city 30 miles south of Madrid.
Also on the program are Beethoven’s “Leonore” Overture No. 3 and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 1.
Read the full program notes here.
VSO resident conductor Benjamin Rous will lead the performance, with an encore show held 8 p.m. Saturday at the Communication and Arts Building on the campus of Regent University in Virginia Beach. An hour before each concert, Rous will present a “Behind the Notes” presentation about the program.
Founded in 1920, VSO serves the entire southeastern Virginia region with classical, pops and family concerts, as well as educational and community programs. This concert is presented as part of the group’s regional classics series.
Tickets range from $22 to $67, with student tickets available for $10 with a student ID.
To purchase seats, call Symphony Patron Services, 757-892-6366 or visit their website.
