S FL Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Chamber Music Series, Ft Lauderdale

Haydn, Mendelssohn & Turina > South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) invites you to beat the heat by escaping into the enchanting, serene sounds of its Summer Chamber Music Series beginning at 7:30 p.m. on  Friday, May 19, at the Center for Spiritual Living Fort Lauderdale (4849 N Dixie Hwy, Oakland Park). This series will offer music lovers a chance to enjoy the classics in a more personal, intimate atmosphere.

May’s “Sultry Nights” program presents the romance of Haydn’s most famed Piano Trio No. 39 in G major “Gypsy,” beloved for its fiery Hungarian-style finale, Turina’s sparkling, crisp Piano Trio No. 2 Op. 76 in B minor, and Mendelssohn’s virtuosic Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66. Musicians Huifang Chen (violin), Christopher Glandsdorp (cello), and Catherine Lan (piano) will be performing.

Coming off its highly acclaimed 25^th anniversary season, SFSO offers passionate performances of classical masterpieces featuring award-winning musicians and illustrious guest artists. Its musical excellence has been recognized by numerous organizations and it was named Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ first Partner in the Arts for its affiliated $30 million renovated venue, The Parker.

General admission tickets for each program are $30; a three concert package is $75 ($15 savings). Student tickets are $15 each. Tickets are available to purchase by calling (954) 522-8445 or by visiting southfloridasymphony.org/summer-with-the-symphony.