Tragedy and Triumph | Amaryn Olmeda Plays Mendelssohn

Don’t miss this thrilling program of orchestral masterworks with Apollo Ensemble of Boston! First Prize winner of the 24th Sphinx Competition, violinist Amaryn Olmeda has already appeared as a soloist with many of America's greatest orchestras, including The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Cleveland Orchestra, Buffalo Philharmonic, Charlotte Symphony, Dallas Symphony, Houston Symphony, Omaha Symphony, and Seattle Symphony. She returns to the Apollo Ensemble - after a sensational performance of the Miklós Rózsa Violin Concerto with the orchestra last January - to perform Mendelssohn's beloved Violin Concerto, one of the most celebrated works in the repertoire. The program also features Beethoven's stormy Coriolan Overture and Schumann's triumphant Symphony No. 2. Apollo Ensemble of Boston Elias Miller, Music Director Program: Beethoven - Coriolan Overture Mendelssohn - Violin Concerto (Amaryn Olmeda, Violin) ~Intermission~ Schumann Symphony No. 2 Where: St. John's Episcopal Church 1 Roanoke Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 When: Saturday, May 8th at 7:30PM Street parking is available. Public transportation is also highly recommended — the church is just a short walk from the Green Street Orange Line station and multiple bus routes. Upon arrival, please check in at the table with your Eventbrite QR code if you have already reserved tickets. If you have not reserved in advance, you are welcome to make a donation for tickets at the door as a walk-in guest.