John Young Shik Concklin returns to the SPhil podium for the first time since his 2018 debut. Now, as a Music Director finalist, he leads a concert of truly EPIC proportions. Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 tells us a titan of a story, one that has you sweeping from a delighted feeling of playfulness through the shadow of loss, to fully realized triumph and glory. Paired with Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s melodic and poignant Petite suite de concert - prepare yourself to hear TWO incredible pieces never before played by your Spartanburg Philharmonic. The sheer power and scale of this concert program will leave you feeling inspired to take on the world.
Ticket Prices
Adults: $25-$45
Youth:* $12.50-$22.50
*Up to Age 22
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Full Program
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Petite suite de concert, op.77*
I. Le caprice de Nannette
IV. Le tarantelle frétillante
Gustav Mahler, Symphony no. 1 in D Major, "Titan"*
*orchestra premiere
The Conductor
John Young Shik Concklin
As a conductor Concklin, is praised for his clear beat, strong sense of rhythm, inviting gravitas, and innovative mind. John currently serves as Conductor with the Atlanta Music Project and Piedmont Chamber Orchestra. For the 2021/22 season, he is a Music Director Finalist with the Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra and Aiken Symphony Orchestra, and makes a return to the Spartanburg Philharmonic after an acclaimed debut in 2018.
Preview Music
Safety Guidelines
In partnership with the Converse University, we continue to welcome and encourage masks, particularly for those in high-risk populations, at this time though, facial coverings are no longer required to attend Spartanburg Philharmonic concerts at Twichell Auditorium. We continue our pledge to prioritize safety for all who engage with us. Along with our partners at Converse, we will continue to monitor local infection rates regularly, and policies may change as we receive updated information.
NOTE: programs subject to change;
timings, when given, are approximate.