On June 14, 2012, members of CYSO's Symphony Orchestra embarked on a ten day tour of the Spanish cities of Madrid, Cuenca, Valencia and Barcelona. During the tour, the Symphony Orchestra performed four concerts in some of Spain’s most prestigious concert halls and a music festival. It was another successful international tour!

In addition to performing at world class venues, CYSO students had the opportunity to participate in a variety of cultural activities and exchanges designed to educate them about the history, culture and customs of Spain. Students took guided tours of each city, including visits to historical buildings, neighborhoods and museums. And, while in Cuenca, Symphony Orchestra students played a joint concert with their Spanish counterparts in the Joven Orquesta de la Mancha.

Performances:

June 16: Madrid - Con Los Cinco Sentidos - Festival de Verano de Fuenlabrada
June 19: Cuenca - Teatro Auditorio de Cuenca
    Joint Concert with the Joven Orquesta de la Mancha
June 20: Valencia - Palau de la Musica
June 22: Barcelona - Auditorio Conservatori Liceu

*Click on the venue names above to see pictures and read more information.*

Concert Programs Included:

Samuel Barber                        Second Essay, op. 17
Richard Strauss                      Don Juan, op. 20
Alexander Borodin                  Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky          Symphony no. 5 in E minor, op. 64