Daily Archives: September 10, 2014
Enthralling music this winter
by Marion Boyd, South Okanagan Concert Society
Flex pass tickets are on sale for a musically stimulating and emotionally enthralling series of concerts performed under the auspices of the South Okanagan Concert Society. This will be the first full season to enjoy all the concerts at the new Venables Theatre. The lineup promises to meet the high standards of an exceptional venue. Don’t let the winter blahs get you down when you can join friends and come alive to an eclectic mix of performances guaranteed to brighten your spirits.
First to appear on Monday, October 20th, is Quartetto Gelato. Known as the “Cirque du Soleil” of classical music they are supremely talented, deliciously smart, endlessly creative, refreshingly funny and totally surprising. Virtuosic showpieces, romantic tenor arias, pyrotechnical solos, blazing gypsy show pieces, multi-instrument mastery and a World Accordion Champion – this is Quartetto Gelato. This quartet ‘s theatrical stage presence and relaxed humor establishes an intimate rapport with audiences world wide. They are not to be missed!
For those impatient to get tickets, here is the scoop. Four admission flex pass tickets for only $70 are already on sale for the concert series at Beyond Bliss in Oliver, and Imperial Office Pro in Osoyoos or at the door. The flex ticket can be used in any combination. Four can go to one concert, snowbirds can share a ticket or one person can come to all 4 concerts. A single entrance is $20. Those students 17 and under gain admission free and those needing a ride from Osoyoos can call Maureen at 495-7978 and arrange to come by bus. All concerts start at 7:30 p.m.