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2023-24 Concert II

Storytelling Through Music

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Music has, throughout the ages, supported and enhanced stories sung, spoken, and danced. In our second program, we present works where music tells stories on its own, from Mother Goose’s nursery rhymes, through the journey of a river from its source to the sea, to the enduring presence of a fabled river in a composer’s life. Our featured concerto, by the English composer William Walton, is said, by one of its greatest devotees, to be a deeply personal work, evoking not only the people in Walton’s life, but also the Italian island of Ischia where he lived for the last 33 years of his life. Our exceedingly gifted young cello soloist, Leland Ko, returns to SPM after his dazzling debut performance with us at the age of 15! He has emerged as one of the leading young cellists of his generation, and we’re proud to have supported him in his path to success.

Soloist

Leland Philip Ko
Cello
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Saturday, November 5, 2022

7:30 pm
9:30 pm
Hudson High School
69 Brigham Street, Hudson, MA
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Sunday, November 6, 2022

3:00 pm
5:30 pm
St. John's High School
378 Main St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
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Saturday, February 4, 2023

7:30 pm
9:30 pm
Hudson High School
69 Brigham Street, Hudson, MA
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Sunday, February 5, 2023

3:00 pm
5:30 pm
St. Mark's School
25 Marlboro Rd, Southborough, MA 01772
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Saturday, March 25, 2023

7:30 pm
9:30 pm
Hudson High School
69 Brigham Street, Hudson, MA
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Sunday, March 26, 2023

3:00 pm
5:30 pm
St. Mark's School
25 Marlboro Rd, Southborough, MA 01772
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Saturday, May 20, 2023

7:30 pm
9:30 pm
Hudson High School
69 Brigham Street, Hudson, MA
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Sunday, May 21, 2023

3:00 pm
5:30 pm
St. Mark's School
25 Marlboro Rd, Southborough, MA 01772
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Saturday, August 19, 2023

5:00 pm
7:00 pm
Pompositticut Farm
25 Lewis Street, Hudson, MA 01749
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Saturday, November 4, 2023

7:30 pm
9:00 pm
Hudson High School
69 Brigham St, Hudson, MA 01749
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Sunday, November 5, 2023

3:00 pm
5:00 pm
Putnam Family Arts Center, St. Mark's School
25 Marlboro Road, Southborough, MA 01772
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Saturday, January 20, 2024

7:30 pm
9:00 pm
Hudson High School
69 Brigham St, Hudson, MA 01749
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Sunday, January 21, 2024

3:00 pm
5:00 pm
Putnam Family Arts Center, St. Mark's School
25 Marlboro Road, Southborough, MA 01772
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Saturday, March 16, 2024

7:30 pm
9:00 pm
Hudson High School
69 Brigham St, Hudson, MA 01749
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Saturday, March 16, 2024

7:30 pm
9:00 pm
Hudson High School
69 Brigham St, Hudson, MA 01749
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Sunday, March 17, 2024

3:00 pm
5:00 pm
Putnam Family Arts Center, St. Mark's School
25 Marlboro Road, Southborough, MA 01772
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Saturday, May 18, 2024

7:30 pm
9:00 pm
Hudson High School
69 Brigham St, Hudson, MA 01749
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Sunday, May 19, 2024

3:00 pm
5:00 pm
Putnam Family Arts Center, St. Mark's School
25 Marlboro Road, Southborough, MA 01772
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Lustspiel Overture
Alexander von Zemlinsky
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1894
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Horn Concerto No. 4
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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1874
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The Moldau
Bedřich Smetana
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1874
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Cello Concerto
William Walton
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1957
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Symphony No.2
Sergei Rachmaninoff
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1907
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Flute Concerto
Jacques Ibert
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1934
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Starburst
Jessie Montgomery
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2012
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Symphony No. 3 in A minor
Felix Mendelssohn
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1842
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Symphony No. 5
Gustav Mahler
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1902
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Exsultate, jubilate
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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1773
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Violin Concerto in D major
Ludwig van Beethoven
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1806
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Symphony No. 2 in B minor
Alexander Borodin
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1876
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Piano Quartet No. 1
Johannes Brahms
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1861
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Pezzo capriccioso
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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1887
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Divided
Jessie Montgomery
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2022
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Symphonic Sketches: Jubilee
George Whitefield Chadwick
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1904
About us

Exceptional Symphonic Music at your Doorstep

Founded in 1983, Symphony Pro Musica enriches the cultural life of our communities with live performances of great symphonic repertoire.

Maestro Churchill conducting a rehearsal
Our Music Director

Our Founder & Music Director, Maestro Mark Churchill

our players

The Symphony Pro Musica Musicians

As a volunteer orchestra, all the musicians of SPM play for the love of music, the experience of playing in a high level ensemble, and the joy of sharing their passion with our audiences. Players represent a variety of backgrounds. For example, those who have professional performance degrees, current and retired school music educators, college age students, and accomplished amateurs. Every member is essential to the success of our performances!

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All interested musicians are welcome and encouraged to audition

Heartfelt Tributes for Symphony Pro Musica

No matter how we felt when we arrived at (a performance) we would all, audience members, conductor, and orchestra, feel much better when we left. How many things are there left in today’s world with that level of reliability and assurance?

Daniel Sweeney

Former SPM board President

Mr. Churchill and the orchestra were so crucial and formative in my development as a pianist and musician...it brings me great joy and warmth to see SPM in full blossom and continuing to support and help young artists and musicians around the world.

George Li

Pianist, 6-time SPM soloist. Silver Medalist, 2015 Tchaikovsky Competition

It has been a delight to see how Maestro Churchill brings fantastically original programming to the community while maintaining a high standard of artistic excellence and fostering great enthusiasm among the musicians.

Zlatomir Fung

Cellist. 5-time soloist. Gold medalist 2019 Tchaikovsky Competition, Avery Fisher Career Grant.

(Maestro Churchill's) thorough knowledge of the score, in both the new and old repertoire we performed, was incredibly impressive.

Tommy Mesa

Cellist, SPM soloist, First Prize Winner, 2016 Sphinx Competition.

I’ve been playing the bassoon for more than 60 years and have played for at least as many different conductors. Mark Churchill is simply the best.

Robin Hillyard

SPM Principal Bassoonist since 1989.

Mark’s earnest, music-loving approach, as well as his ability to shape the rehearsal sequence so that everyone could play with confidence at concert night, created a congenial atmosphere that made all of us give our best.

Christine Friedrich

SPM clarinetist, 2021-2023

How Can You Get Involved at Symphony Pro Musica?

Ticket sales do not begin to cover the cost of producing our concert series.  Please support Symphony Pro Musica Society, Inc. Your contribution is tax deductible and greatly appreciated.  SPM has federal 501(c)(3) status, and is a Massachusetts non-profit corporation.

There are many ways you can help! From distributing flyers to handing out programs, we rely on our volunteers to keep things running smoothly. Please contact us for more information.

Symphony Pro Musica orchestra, the photo is from the back of the orchestra with Maestro Mark Churchill conducting at front
Symphony Pro Musica orchestra, the photo is from the back of the orchestra with Maestro Mark Churchill conducting at front

Upcoming Performances

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January 20, 2024

Storytelling Through Music (Saturday Performance)

7:30 pm
9:00 pm
Hudson High School
69 Brigham St, Hudson, MA 01749
January 21, 2024

Storytelling Through Music (Sunday Performance)

3:00 pm
5:00 pm
Putnam Family Arts Center, St. Mark's School
25 Marlboro Road, Southborough, MA 01772
March 16, 2024

Happy Birthday, Herr Bruckner! (Saturday Performance)

7:30 pm
9:00 pm
Hudson High School
69 Brigham St, Hudson, MA 01749
March 16, 2024

Happy Birthday, Herr Bruckner! (Saturday Performance)

7:30 pm
9:00 pm
Hudson High School
69 Brigham St, Hudson, MA 01749
March 17, 2024

Happy Birthday, Herr Bruckner! (Sunday Performance)

3:00 pm
5:00 pm
Putnam Family Arts Center, St. Mark's School
25 Marlboro Road, Southborough, MA 01772
May 18, 2024

Brahms and his Influence (Saturday Performance)

7:30 pm
9:00 pm
Hudson High School
69 Brigham St, Hudson, MA 01749
May 19, 2024

Brahms and his Influence (Sunday Performance)

3:00 pm
5:00 pm
Putnam Family Arts Center, St. Mark's School
25 Marlboro Road, Southborough, MA 01772