Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico – The Orquesta Sinfónica de Vallarta (OSV) is set to delight audiences with a captivating performance featuring some of the most renowned orchestral works ever composed.
Music lovers will be treated to a program that includes Beethoven’s powerful Symphony No. 7, alongside enchanting excerpts from timeless classics such as Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet, Gluck’s Orfeo and Euridice, and de Falla’s El Amor Brujo.
CONCERT DATES AND VENUES
The OSV will perform these extraordinary pieces on:
- Sunday, February 23rd at 7:00 PM at The American School in Marina Vallarta
- Monday, February 24th at 7:00 PM at Salon Paraiso in Nuevo Nayarit
GET TO KNOW THE BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY 7
by concertmaster Mary MacLachlan
The four chords at the beginning of the first movement get everyone’s attention. But the real thing to listen for is the beautiful oboe solo that introduces the first theme. The second movement of this symphony is one of my favourite pieces of music—bar none. The way the melody starts with the basses and then moves through the string section is brilliant. The third movement – did Beethoven actually mean “Presto” or was that added by an editor? I mean—come on!! The musicians are grateful for the slower sections that give us time to breathe, however, that “Presto” marking keeps recurring. The fourth movement begins with two dramatic chords followed by a measure of silence! The rest of this movement is a playful interaction of themes between the winds and the strings. As is typical of Beethoven, there are both rhythmic and melodic motifs that repeat in different keys and different sections of the orchestra. Sometimes Beethoven ends his masterpieces with multiple measures of chords that tell us all the the piece is ending. However, in this symphony he has three final chords that give us this information. Although it is a lengthy work, the time passes quickly for those of us on stage as we focus, create, enjoy and make music together.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mark your calendars!
April 6 and 7 – More OSV concerts
March 16 – Carnival/Mardi Gras party
March 30 – Brunch Fundraiser with International Friendship Club
IAMPV IS LOOKING FOR A HOME WE CAN CALL OUR OWN
Throughout the years since the Chamber Orchestra and Salty Paw began, when students began taking lessons, when we became a non-profit Civil Association, we have not had our own location. The American School and Estacion Gourmet were incredibly generous but they no longer have space for us. We have chairs, stands, sound equipment, instruments and music stored in various locations. Some lessons are given in private homes, some out-of-doors, and some online. We NEED a home: a room (preferably air conditioned) large enough for about 40 musicians to rehearse including large percussion instruments, keyboard(s) and upright bass – and a choir secure instrument storage, teaching space, accessible parking and on a bus line. We have a dream. We have dreamt before and look at (or listen to) the fantastic results! Contact us at iampvinfo(at)gmail.com
AND IS SEEKING DONATIONS OF…
- Instruments: bassoon, bass clarinet
- A truck or van to transport equipment
- A bodega or garage to store equipment
- A professional sound system with mics, cables
- A smart phone
- Cash to help us to continue to deliver vital education programs
If you can help, please email iampvinfo(at)gmail.com
EASY AND FUN WAY TO HELP OUR FUNDRAISING – SHOP!
One-of-a-kind environmentally friendly handcrafted designs at DejaNew consignment shop, located at Venustiano Carranza 450 in Zona Romantica. You bring in your clothing, shoes and accessories to Deja New, tell Coquita they are for IAMPV, and the proceeds from the sales go to support our nonprofit. It really works and is passive fundraising at its best! Clean out your closet for charity before you come to Puerto Vallarta and before you leave. Your closet and IAMPV will thank you.
Stay Connected and Get Involved
Stay up to date with OSV’s latest news, concerts, and more by following them on Facebook and Instagram. For inquiries about programs or how you can help, email iampvinfo(at)gmail.com.
With your support, IAMPV continues to inspire, educate, and bring the magic of music to life in Puerto Vallarta. Don’t miss out – join the symphony of excitement!
IAMPV (Instituto de Artes Musicales Puerto Vallarta) is a non-profit educational music institute whose mission is to bring the joy of music to children and young adults in the greater Banderas Bay area. This is accomplished through a comprehensive program with many levels of instruction and different musical disciplines. Musical instruments are provided to beginning students.
For more information about the concerts, IAMPV programs, or how you can participate, visit IAMPV.org, or IAMPuertoVallarta on Facebook.
