Composers of Courage

Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville begins its 9th season with Composers of Courage, a family-friendly concert that is sure to delight. The October 12th concert from 4-5pm at St. Paul’s By the Sea, featuring an all female composer line up, will include works like The Wrecker Overture by 20th century composer Ethel Smyth, Scherzo for Orchestra by Agathe Backer- Grondahl, Chaminade’s Callihoe Suite and more.

This 60 minute concert is free and open to all. Please visit www.civicorchestrajax.org to see more.

If you can’t join us in person check out our YouTube channel for a live stream or use this link https://www.youtube.com/live/mosfFqdnEv0?si=QpI9maKxJYOcAQ8e

Repertoire:

Cécile Chaminade - Callirhoe Suite

Emilie Mayer - Faust Overture

Florence Price - Dances in the Canebrakes

Ethel Smyth - The Wreckers Overture

Agathe Backer Grondahl - Scherzo for Orchestra

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