Join the YOSA Philharmonic for “Star-Crossed” and experience the passionate music inspired by Shakespeare’s timeless tale of tragic young love. The evening features Tchaikovsky’s lush "Romeo and Juliet" Overture-Fantasy and selections from Prokofiev’s dramatic "Romeo and Juliet" ballet, both beautifully evoking the romance and struggle in the classic tale. Reimagining the story in 20th-century New York City, Bernstein’s "West Side Story" Overture inspires with lively jazz rhythms and harmonies.
Acclaimed electric guitarist James Moore performs as soloist in the Texas premiere of Daron Hagen’s "Film Noir" Electric Guitar Concerto, a piece inspired by iconic film music and pop culture from “Casablanca” to James Bond and beyond. It will be an unforgettable evening with the young musicians of YOSA Capriccio Strings opening the performance
Repertoire Includes:
Bernstein—West Side Story: Overture
Hagen—Film Noir: Electric Guitar Concerto with James Moore
Prokofiev—Romeo and Juliet: Selections
Tchaikovsky—Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy
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YOSA provides young musicians of all backgrounds the opportunity to play music together so they can learn, grow, and thrive while connecting with the community. YOSA changes kids’ lives through music.
YOSA’s most advanced orchestra is comprised of the very best young musicians in the San Antonio area. The YOSA Philharmonic performs professional-level repertoire in premier venues, collaborating regularly with internationally renowned soloists and composers.
YOSA provides transformative music experiences to more than 2,500 young musicians ages 8-20 through YOSA Orchestras, YOSA Summer Symphony Camp, and YOSA School Partnerships. YOSA connects motivated young musicians together and provides a world-class experience that helps youth grow creatively, academically, and socially. YOSA envisions a community where all musically-inclined youth in San Antonio have a chance to pursue their interests and maximize their potential. YOSA seeks ways to remove financial and social barriers to high-quality music education and designs its activities around this purpose.
James Moore is a composer, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and bandleader. He grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and has been active on the East Coast since 2004, earning the titles of “local electric guitar hero” by Time Out New York and “model new music citizen” by the New York Times. Performing on guitars, banjos, mandolins and home-made instruments, Moore draws on an eclectic array of influences from folk, jazz, contemporary classical music and experimental theater.
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