Dear Music Lovers and Supporters, We are looking for a volunteer to host our cello soloist, Mr. Ewan Manalo, and his parents and sister. Ewan will perform at the Beaufort Symphony Orchestra’s “European Excursion” concert on Sunday, June 2, 2024. He will arrive on Thursday, May 30, and depart on Monday, June 3. We can accommodate Ewan and his sister in a room with twin beds and his parents would be comfortable in a room with a full, queen, or king-sized bed. The family will have their own transportation. Please email Greta Sandberg at gretaseasidesc@gmail.com or call her at...

Dear Music Lovers and Supporters, This week’s music offering is the 2nd Movement, Adagio, ma non troppo, of the Cello Concerto by Antonín Dvořák. The recording is from a concert by the BSO in May 2017 and is on YouTube: BSO plays Dvořák Cello Concerto, 2nd Movement. The cello soloist is Irena Josifoska. About the music, Maestro Fred Devyatkin writes, “The heartwarming 2nd movement of the Dvořák Cello Concerto is a melodic masterwork! Entertaining and substantive, great fun for performers and listeners alike.” We appreciate all who can donate to the Beaufort Symphony Orchestra. Sincerely, BSO Board and...

Dear Music Lovers and Supporters, Last week we featured the 4th Movement of the Piano Concerto No. 2 (1881) by Johannes Brahms. This week’s musical offering is the 3rd Movement or Andante. The recording is from a concert by the BSO in May 2019 and is on YouTube: BSO plays Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2, 3rd Mvt. The piano soloist is Nadia Azzi, with support of the Prodigy Project. The cello soloist is Greg Smith, principal cellist of the BSO. About the music, Maestro Fred Devyatkin writes, “More of the Brahms, with a lovely cello solo by our principal...