The Aiken Symphony celebrates the finale of its 10th anniversary season with acclaimed classical guitarist and three-time Grammy nominee Mak Grgić.
With a vibrant, Spanish-inspired program titled “Capriccio Espagnol,” the concert is slated for Saturday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the University of South Carolina Aiken Etherredge Center. Dr. Scott Weiss will present a pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m.
It features selections from Bizet’s “Carmen” and Joaquín Rodrigo’s 1939 “Concierto de Aranjuez,” with solo classical guitar and orchestra.
Called as a “gifted guitarist” by The New York Times, Grgić has an expansive and adventurous repertoire attests to his versatility and wide-ranging interests, according to a news release. From the ethnic music of his native Balkans to extreme avant-garde and microtonal music, his roles as soloist, collaborator, and Grammy-nominated recording artist are fueled by curiosity, imagination, and boundless energy.
After the intermission, the program will feature “La processión del Rocío” (1913) by Joaquín Turina and
“Capriccio Espagnol (1887) by Russian-born Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov.
“The work showcases the soloistic talents of several members of the orchestra, especially the concertmaster (similar to Scheherazade). It’s a fitting finale to a season that has celebrated ten years of musical excellence in the Aiken community,” the release said.
Tickets are $45 and $60. Active duty military can receive a $10 discount by calling the office (803) 295-0313. Tickets are available here or by calling the office.
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