Fallbrook Music Society moves to the Mission Theater

FALLBROOK – Continuing its successful classical Sundays format, Fallbrook Music Society has announced its 44th annual concert season at the historic Fallbrook Mission Theater, with one of the most widely appealing range of artists ever programmed.

Ann Murray, FMS Executive Director said, "We have spent the last 12 months working hard to support our audience with online concerts while at the same time, preparing for the future. Our upcoming season features incredible diversity, new collaborations and a downtown venue. We are really excited!" All concerts are free and open to the general public. No tickets are required.

FMS's 44th annual concert season opens on Sunday, Aug. 22 with Fred Benedetti and Camarada. The 8-concert series features two smaller ensembles from Dana Point Symphony Orchestra, Aviara Trio with Fallbrook "favorite" Ines Irawati, and the return of Kyle Orth, grandson of Lucina Orth, and his wife Rachel,

Other highlights include duo piano with an adjunct professor from The Juilliard School and a vocal concert featuring Sacra/Profana Choir. "Our 44th annual concert series is what Fallbrook music lovers have told us they want: a range of classical music styles, instruments and formats. This season delivers just that." Murray noted.

Fallbrook Mission Theater features a 300-seat venue with great sight lines and acoustics. This move was made possible with legacy bequests from several long-time Fallbrook supporters who made generous gifts which were used to purchase a Yamaha C7 concert grand piano.

Murray continued, "We would not be at Mission Theater without the support of Roy and Joyce Ansell, Jane B. Lorenz and Carol and Dominic Savoca, whose generous gifts allowed us to purchase a "state-of-the-art" piano which we now have. Together, they enabled Mission Theater to be our next venue."

New to this season is an outdoor performance in collaboration with Rally 4 Children at the Sunday, May 1 Arts in the Park event. Murray said, "Rally 4 Children has been a longstanding partner of Fallbrook Music Society and we are glad to be a part of this community event that focuses on developing a deeper appreciation for the arts among children of all ages. We are hosting a 14 piece trumpet ensemble, Trumpets R Us, which will be nothing short of a trumpet bonanza!"

The Mission Theater is located at 231 North Mission Avenue. Performances begin at 3 p.m. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Season brochures are available at the Chamber of Commerce and the full season is shown on FallbrookMusicSociety.org.

Submitted by Fallbrook Music Society.