A Sea Symphony Masterwork by Vaughan Williams
Chorus, orchestra and soloists sing of ships and their captains, wind and waves, the voyage of every human soul, and music so vivid you can almost taste the sea spray in the air. Vaughan Williams’ setting of Walt Whitman’s sea texts elicit thrilling viscerality in its climactic vision of the individual soul sailing forth ‘for the deep waters only, where mariner has not yet dared to go.’ This large-scale symphony was one of the first to incorporate choir throughout the work and is considered one of the mightiest first symphonies ever composed. Baritone Jamal Sarikoki and soprano Suzanne Karpov add their stunning virtuosity to this epic masterwork.
All ticket buyers are welcome to join us for a special presentation by Mote Marine President & CEO, Dr. Michael P. Crosby, one hour before each concert. Dr. Crosby will reflect on the importance of the sea as he shares Mote’s mission, its groundbreaking research, ocean conservation, education and plans for its exciting future with Oceans for All!
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Community Foundation of Sarasota County
MOTE MARINE LABORATORY UNDERWRITER
Charlotte Perret
GUEST ARTIST SPONSOR
Carol Myers
REPERTOIRE
A Sea Symphony – Vaughan Williams
Serenade to Music – Vaughan Williams (orchestral version)
Guest Artists

Jamal Sarikoki

Suzanne Karpov
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