FALLBROOK MUSIC SOCIETY ANNOUNCES 47^th CONCERT SEASON

FALLBROOK, CA. – Fallbrook Music Society’s 47^th concert season encompasses an outstanding array of performances with a lineup that promises to deliver a fresh variety of exceptional performers and a wide variety of genres ranging from Jazz to South American Tango, a cello quartet playing David Popper to Queen – to a world-renowned classical pianist.

“We are proud to be a major presenter of world-class concerts right here in Fallbrook,” says Bob Freaney, President of Fallbrook Music Society. “This season promises  to be one of the best, most diverse seasons in Fallbrook Music Society’s long history.”  “Our exciting new lineup showcases celebrated classically trained musicians, amazing guest soloists and dynamic groups that reverberate with the sounds of nations from around the world,” he added.

The new concert season will kick off on Sunday, September 22 at 2 p.m.  in Fallbrook’s historic Mission Theater with a fiery performance by renowned contemporary jazz ensemble “Scott Wilkie and Friends.”  Back by popular demand, this quartet led by the extraordinary contemporary keyboardist Scott Wilkie, has toured throughout the world and has received multiple national awards, including the #1 hot new release on Amazon for 17 straight weeks.

Here’s a quick preview of what’s in store for the entire season:

• October 27, the Los Angeles Cello Quartet under the direction of world-renowned cellist Ruslan Biryukov makes its debut in Fallbrook and has been described as both “hot and intense” and “by turns serene and impassioned.”  This charismatic group has gained a reputation as one of the most prominent chamber groups in the United States.
• November 17 brings internationally acclaimed Svetlana Smolina, a remarkable classical pianist who has performed as a soloist and in orchestras worldwide.  Svetlana has won several prestigious international competitions and is among “The Best Pianists of the 21^st Century.”  Her program “Favorite Encores” brings a wide range of composers from Chopin and Piazzolla toGershwin.
• December 15 world class artists TAKE3 bring their unmistakable style and infectious joy in music-making back to Fallbrook by popular demand – but this time  they’ll be in the Bob Burton Center with the trio’s special holiday program “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree!”  With a flair for the wild and unexpected, this genre-defying group promises to be nothing short of electrifying.
•  January 19, 2025, offers up Acoustic Eidolon, a Colorado-based husband and wife duo that features Hannah Alkire on cello and Joe Scott on double neck guitjo (a banjo body on a guitar neck, played like a guitar).   These masterful artists captivate audiences worldwide with their signature “new acoustic” blend of Celtic, Americana, World and Flamenco music, which has been described as a “sumptuous musical feast.”
• February 16 will be an afternoon of sonic fireworks and a few gentle ballads when the award- winning jazz guitarist and composer Peter Sprague teams up with pianist Danny Green, bassist Mack Leighton and Tripp Sprague on sax and flute.  Together they will bring music that jumps! It will jump around jazz, samba, tango, The Beatles, Hoagy Carmichael and probably even a few compositions by Peter.
• March 16 brings San Diego’s own san diego concertswith a wide range ofpassionate tango music on a time-travel musical journey from the 1900’s all the way to their new 2022 and 2023 commissions by Argentinian composer Andres Martin.  This program is a reprise from the group’s 2023-2024 national and international tour.
• April 6 brings the season to a rousing close when Grammy Award winner John Jorgenson, known for his exquisite guitar licks and world class musicianship, lead the dynamic and authentic gypsy jazz ensemble.  Recognized internationally, the string-driven swing style of music created in 1930’s Paris by Django Reinhardt is a mix of soulful romance and rollicking celebration.

All concerts will be held in Fallbrook’s Mission Theater, 231 N. Main Avenue, with theexception of TAKE3 and the John Jorgenson Quintet, which will both take place in the 532-seat Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts in Fallbrook at 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane. Tickets for every concert are just  $20 adult advance; $25 after 12 p.m. day of show, and children 18 and under are always free of charge.  Tickets are now available and can be purchased online at www.fallbrookmusicsociety.org

Fallbrook Music Society is a 501 (c) (3 ) not for profit organization and carries on its primary missions of presenting professional music concerts for Fallbrook and its surrounding communities as well as providing music education outreach and instruction for youth.

Renowned contemporary jazz pianist Scott Wilkie (and his famous musician Friends)  is the Season Opener for Fallbrook Music Society’s 47^th concert season on Sunday, September 22 at 2:00 p.m. in the Mission Theater, 231 N. Main Avenue.

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