Fairytale Frontier

Step into worlds of magic, adventure, romance, and imagination with **Fairytale Frontier**—where enchanted castles, storybook heroes, and dancing spirits come vividly to life through unforgettable music. The program opens with the elegant waltz from *Sleeping Beauty* by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, then swells into the timeless melodies of Alan Menken’s soundtrack to Disney’s *Beauty and the Beast*, whose songs still echo the wonder of the 1990s classic. Audiences are whisked into a playful dream with Elena Kats‑Chernin’s *Dance of the Paper Umbrellas*, then swept into the lush, sweeping harmonies of Augusta Holmès’s *La Nuit et L’Amour*—a perfect musical tribute to the Valentine’s Day weekend. The night culminates in selections from Engelbert Humperdinck’s beloved opera *Hansel and Gretel*, offering rich orchestral color, warmth, humor, and wonder that bring the Brothers Grimm tale to life. This concert also showcases the winner of the Summerville Orchestra’s annual Concerto Competition, celebrating the orchestra’s own rising star and reminding us that every great musical journey begins with imagination and opportunity. Filled with nostalgic melodies, magical stories, and music that the whole family can enjoy, Fairytale Frontier invites audiences of all ages to cross the frontier into a realm where anything feels possible. (Details & tickets available.)