Brahms German Requiem February 27, 8pm

McGregor Baptist Church, Fort Myers

Michael Hall Conducts

Featuring the Symphony Orchestra and Chorus

Special Guest: Gerard Sundberg

Jane Redding

Symphony Chorus

BRAHMS: German Requiem

Brahms masterpiece is one of the most personal and deeply felt religious works of any century with a universal message of faith and comfort. The music takes you on an emotional journey from melancholy to peacefulness and joy.

Hot Rhythms and Sweet Swing February 5 / 6, 8pm

Michael Hall Conducts

Special Guest: The Capitol Quartet

*The Capitol Quartet proudly uses Keilwerth Saxophones and Applied Microphone Technology microphones.

Travel back to the Big Band Era where every doll and daddy-o were dancing to the often edginess of swing music. The Capitol Quartet will create contagious excitement with their hot licks and copacetic rhythms. The music includes swing and big band favorites from Porter, Miller, Herman, Count Basie and more.

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Valentine Serenade

February 14, 4pm Faith Presbyterian Church, Cape Coral

Catherine Truesdale Conducts

Southwest Florida Youth Chorus

Celebrate love past, present and future with the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Porter, Bernstein and more. Bring a memory, a note, or love letter to include in our Tokens of Love Time Capsule, which will be unveiled in 2060.

Brahms at the Beach

February 21, 4pm Chapel by the Sea, Fort Myers Beach

Joseph Caulkins Conducts

Southwest Florida Symphony Chorus & Chamber Chorus

Special Guests:Gerard Sundberg

Michelle Caulkins

Charles Heard

Nancy Olson

BRAHMS: Liebeslieder Waltzes (selections)

BRAHMS: A German Requiem

Begun as a loving tribute to his Mother, this monumental work’s timeless message is a testament to life’s abundant beauty. Hear this masterwork in the rarely performed version for piano duet written in 1871 by Brahms himself.

For Ticket information, contact the Symphony Box Office 239-418-1500 or visit our website www.swflso.org.

The Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, presenting it’s 49th season is the only professional orchestra in Lee County.