Come Join the
Big Bang in the Paper Bag 1812 Overture at
Symphony by
the Sea
When
Calvin Dyck, popular violinist and man of many hats, puts together a show, just
about anything can happen. Calvin loves surprising the audience – and the
musicians. On Saturday, August 9 at 6 p.m. rain or shine, in Maffeo Sutton Park
in downtown Nanaimo, Calvin is presenting Symphony by the Sea. It’s a FREE
(donations welcomed) live musical family event with a cast of awesome
performers like tenor Ken Lavigne, members of the Vancouver Island Symphony and
Abbotsford Virtuosi, Flamenco guitarist Eric Harper, Nanaimo pianist Sarah
Wood, dancer Charlene Hart, pianist and composer Mel Bowker, and Kaleb McIntyre
on bagpipes. And – you got it – SURPRISES!
The Paper Bag 1812 Overture - Calvin has let the cat (air) out
of the bag regarding one surprise – the Paper Bag 1812 Overture. The big bang
of cannons during this fantastic overture by Tchaikovsky is always a great way
to end a sensational summertime concert. This year the audience gets to join
in.
Says
Calvin; “I’m considering combining the popping of paper bags with an electronic
blast from our surround-sound man, Jim Kent. In the traditional music there are
bells and percussion, so we will also have volunteers in the audience with
different noise-makers.”
How? What? Where? And when? Calvin explains; “Just before
intermission I’ll do a demonstration. Then during intermission the audience can
buy paper bags for a nominal fee (we are also using the event as a fundraiser
to cover costs), and at the appropriate time in the music, on cue, everyone can
pop their bag. It will be a blast – several thousand paper bags being popped at
the same time!”
Whose idea? “I can’t take credit for it,”
laughed Calvin. “A member of the Calgary Philharmonic arranged the music a few
years ago. They performed it and it was great fun. And Rosemary Thompson of the
Okanagan Symphony showed the score to me. I’ve had it on the back burner ever since
– waiting for the perfect time – which is Symphony by the Sea.”
Great music and
entertainment. From Calvin’s soaring Hot Canary, to Ken’s silky and breathtaking
Bring Him Home, Symphony by the Sea is filled
with great music and entertainment. There’s Scotland
the Brave, the theme from Lord of the
Rings, the spine-tingling Fanfare for
the Common Man with the brass section of the Vancouver Island Symphony,
Neapolitan favourites with Ken, and Cole Porter classics with Calvin - it’s
music that everyone knows and loves. Add a story or two, some poetry, some
dancing, more surprises and audience participation (like singing along with
Ken) and you have a truly fun-filled show for the whole family.
Rain or shine! – That’s Saturday, August 9 at
6 p.m. Families, friends, all ages are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs
and picnics to Maffeo Sutton Park. Come early to get your parking spot (or
consider coming by bus or car-pooling) and book your 'patch' of grass; enjoy
the Sea Walk, kids’ park and beach; venture along the beautiful waterfront and
wander into Downtown Nanaimo and exquisite shops.
Come on down by the sea – Make
it a total family day followed by great entertainment, awesome music, and as
always with our sensational Calvin Dyck - SURPRISES!
Call: 250-754-0177
AUNTI BOBBI THE CLOWN - Popular and much loved Aunti Bobbi the Clown will be at Maffeo Sutton Park from 5-6 p.m. on Saturday, August 9 to entertain the children as they wait for Symphony by the Sea - a FREE (donations welcomed) musical extravaganza for the whole family.
