The APEX Arts League will present the Family Concert, Peter and the Wolf, a musical composition by Tchaikovsky, feautring the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra under Assistant Conductor Taichi Fukumura, at White’s Chapel Methodist Church on Thursday, April 13 at 6 p.m.
In this musical, families will be immersed in an adventure brought to life through music and narration while also learning about the instruments which comprise the orchestral sound. The FWSO will portray the power of the sea through their performance of Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture and the orchestral arrangement of Sobre las Olas ‘over the waves’ by Juventino Rosas.
"One of the joys of my role with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra is going out into the community to introduce our audiences to new music and perform repertoire they hold close to their hearts," said FWSO Assistant Conductor Taichi Fukumura. "I am looking forward to sharing this music with the citizens of Southlake through this partnership with the APEX Arts League!"
To purchase tickets, you may contact the FWSO Box Office at 817-665-6000 or you can access the website of Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra by typing www.fwsymphony.org.
The holidays are here, and everyone’s social agendas are getting booked up.
Don’t forget to get your tickets to these two incredible concerts in Southlake if spreading holiday cheer through music is on your To-Do List this year! The Apex Arts League is an important community partner committed to bringing world-class arts programming to Southlake.
Mark your calendars for these can’t-miss holiday concerts:
Cliburn in the Community
All aboard the Polar Express! Piano duo Sara Doan and Mikhail Berestnev will take you on a magical musical journey to the North Pole. Visit Santa’s home, and re-discover the wonder and spirit of the holidays. Don't miss their take on Chris Van Allsburg’s beloved holiday classic, The Polar Express.
Sunday, December 18, 2022, at 5:00 PM at White’s Chapel United Methodist Church. This event is free and especially suitable for young ears!
The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra’s Sounds of the Season Holiday Concert
Join the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and the Apex Arts League for their annual Sounds of the Season holiday concert at White’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Assistant Conductor Taichi Fukumura will lead this program of holiday favorites, including Selections from the Jingle Bells Forever, Selections from How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Sleigh Ride, and more.
This Sounds of the Season holiday program will take place on Tuesday, December 20 at 7:00 PM at White’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Tickets are $10 for children and $25 for adults, with discounts available for Seniors and Apex members. Purchase tickets by calling the FWSO Ticket Office at 817-665-6000 or visiting www.fwsymphony.org.
About Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, under Music Director Robert Spano, is deeply committed to uniting its community through performance, education, and outreach, reaching an audience of more than 200,000 annually. Since its beginnings in 1912, the FWSO has been an essential thread in the city’s cultural fabric and the foundation of Fort Worth’s performing arts. The FWSO has performed at Carnegie Hall and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as part of SHIFT: A Festival of American Orchestras. The FWSO has released 13 recordings – with several being world premiere releases – garnering international acclaim. The FWSO has embraced creative collaborations through residencies, partnerships, and commissions. As the principal resident company of the acoustically superb Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall, the Orchestra performs a season of concerts featuring internationally acclaimed guest artists and works by living composers. The Orchestra performs and partners with the Texas Ballet Theater, Fort Worth Opera, The Cliburn, and Performing Arts Fort Worth. Each summer at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, the FWSO presents Concerts In The Garden – a series of family-friendly concerts that have become a city-wide tradition. The FWSO keeps exceptional musical experiences at the heart of its community.
About Apex Arts League
The mission of Apex Arts League is to enhance appreciation, provide access, and promote participation in the arts in our community – the Apex of the D/FW Metroplex – through partnering with leading arts and civic organizations. We will continue to focus on presenting professional arts performances and events, providing unique arts education opportunities, and promoting the arts through our partnerships in the community.
Happy Holidays!
