Heritage, Serenades & a Season to Remember: What’s Next at Claflin Hill?

It’s been an incredible season at the Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra — and we’re not slowing down.

In this episode, Bernadette sits down with Founder & Artistic Director Paul Surapine to reflect on a year filled with bold programming, unforgettable performances, and thrilling audience response — from the powerful, all-wind ensemble concert (10 winds, 6 percussionists, and not a string in sight!) to a season-opening New World Symphony and a radiant Strauss Oboe Concerto.

Now, what’s next?

🎶 March 14 – “Homage to Heritage”
A fascinating orchestral program exploring composers honoring composers:

Stravinsky’s Pulcinella Suite (a Baroque-inspired tribute)

Tchaikovsky’s Mozart-inspired Suite

Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances

Music that looks backward — and somehow feels entirely fresh.

🎵 Wind Serenade Finale – Chamber Series at Apple Tree Arts
A celebration of the serenade tradition featuring:

Dvořák’s Serenade for Winds

Mozart’s monumental Gran Partita

Paul shares beautiful insight into what a “serenade” truly means — from village musicians gathering at dusk to Mozart writing music for his friends to play together.

💬 Along the way, the conversation explores:

Why bold programming matters in a 26th season

How great music keeps evolving

The joy of musicians reconnecting with repertoire they haven’t played since college

And how Claflin Hill continues to grow as a cultural hub in the community

As Paul says: same ingredients — just a new presentation.

🎟️ Tickets and information: www.claflinhill.org

There’s more to come.