A Grand Bohemian Celebration

Grand castles and beautiful landscapes set the scene for the Symphony’s 29th season opener. From Dvorak’s Slavonic Dances to Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, the Symphony traverses a musical landscape steeped in tradition and rich history and celebrates the contributions of renowned Czech composer Bedřich Smetana on the 200th anniversary of his birth. The romantic melodies from Don Quixote and familiar rhythms of the Beer Barrel Polka create lasting memories of opening night.

PROGRAM

Dvorak: Slavonic DancesSvatováclavský ChorálSuk: Meditation on the Old Bohemian Chorale
Minkus: Pas de deux from Don Quixote
Smetana: Three Dances from Bartered Bride
Smetana: The Moldau
Queen: Bohemian Rhapsody (arr. Nicholas Hersh)Vejvoda: Beer Barrel Polka

VENUE AND PARKING

Welcome to the brand-new residence of the Panama City Symphony! Designed by Florida Architects, the contemporary venue has a generous seating capacity of 707, impeccable acoustics, a Visual Arts Gallery, and a delightful Reception and Concession Area. The venue features a unique audience chamber with accommodations for eight wheelchairs.
Plan your visit here: https://panamacitysymphony.org/plan-a-visit/

Parking: Convenient parking is available at the Barbara W. Nelson Fine Arts Center. You may access parking on Harrison Avenue directly across from the Fine Arts Center, as well as a parking lot located at the corner of 13th Street and Magnolia Avenue. Additional parking is located along Magnolia Avenue between 12th and 13th Streets, and a small parking area behind the Cobb Gymnasium.

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