FORT BEND COUNTY, TX – No need to travel to Spain to experience its vibrant and passionate music. Join the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, May 23 for España, a musical celebration of Spain that includes traditional folk tunes, marches and dances. The concert, under the direction of Héctor Agüero, Jr., begins at 2 p.m. at the Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Rd. in Stafford.
Along with famous works such as “Malagueña” and Manuel de Falla’s “Three Cornered Hat, Suite No. 2,” the orchestra will perform “Laredo Paso Doble,” composed by Clifton Williams while he was a member of the music faculty at the University of Texas - Austin. The Orchestra will also play selections from Bizet’s opera “Carmen” with vocalists provided through a partnership with the SOMA International Foundation.
The concert will conclude with Ravel’s beloved and popular “Bolero.” Originally composed as a ballet that premiered in 1928, the composition has made its way into figure skating competitions and film soundtracks like the 1979 movie “10” and the 1995 movie “Funny Bones.”
This is the FBSO’s final concert of the regular season. Prior to the concert and during intermission, concert-goers to España will have the opportunity to help support the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra through a silent auction featuring a wonderful assortment of products and services. Silent auction items are being accepted at fundraising@fbso.org through May 17.
Tickets to España begin at $5 each and children 12 and under are free. Purchase tickets online at http://www.fbso.org or call 281.276.9642.
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About the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra
The Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra (FBSO), founded in 1992, enriches the lives of Fort Bend residents and surrounding areas with live symphonic music presented by its volunteer members. The full-size orchestra, complete with brass, woodwinds, strings and percussion, represents an abundant cross-section of local talent, most of whom reside in the Fort Bend area. FBSO also fosters local musicians through sponsorship of an annual Concerto Competition and opportunities to perform with the Orchestra.