Rhode Island's Chamber Orchestra of Barrington Presents Sibelius, Cumming, and Guerra in November Concert

The Chamber Orchestra of Barrington at St. John’s (COBSJ) will present an afternoon of chamber orchestra music on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 3 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 191 County Road, Barrington, RI.

Under the direction of Music Director Luis Viquez, the statewide ensemble will present a program spanning three distinctive orchestral soundscapes, highlighting the expressive range of the chamber orchestra repertoire.

At the center of the program is Jean Sibelius’ Symphony No. 3 in C Major, Op. 52, a landmark work celebrated for its evocative Nordic character, structural innovation and distinctive place in the composer’s symphonic legacy.

The program also features Introduction and Barcarolle for Chamber Orchestra by the late Rhode Island composer Richard Cumming, honoring his contribution to the region’s musical heritage. Rounding out the concert is Pacem in Terris by contemporary Salvadoran composer Juan Guerra, a deeply expressive work dedicated to peace and human dignity and written in tribute to the victims of September 11.

Admission is free, with pay-what-you-can donations welcomed in support of the orchestra and its ongoing musical endeavors.

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