Symphony in 60 and Sibelius Symphony No. 2
This Thursday sees the second instalment of our new concert series, Symphony in 60. Over the last season, we’ve been experimenting with new ways of presenting music with the hope of reaching new listeners and inspiring music-lovers. For many people with families or busy workdays, a concert at 8.00pm doesn’t work, so we’ve set up Sunday matinees at 3, and Symphony in 60, which begins at 6. Although we come to the orchestra to hear music, concerts also provide a great opportunity to socialize and meet new people. Symphony in 60 begins with a happy hour at 5pm. Come right after work and mingle with fellow Jacksonvillians over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres before the concert. Symphonic music can often be baffling to newcomers. Each Symphony