The Bay-Atlantic Symphony is thrilled by the exciting response to our 2007 Avalon Program.  With excellent support from the Free Library and the Borough, we were able to touch more than 2,000 residents and visitors with the power and beauty of classical music, making Avalon the haven for summer classical music (see http://www.avalonfreelibrary.org:80/BAS2008.html). 

Music Director Jed Gaylin has developed a music package for 2008 that increases the scope and depth of the previous year’s experience.  The power of the 2008 season resides in the two symphonic concerts, both of which include larger, more varied levels of sound.  The Italian Opera Extravaganza will incorporate a minimum of two superb opera singers to help create an extraordinary event, unparalleled in South Jersey.  The Tchaikovsky Jubilee will bring together the very large, exceptionally talented orchestra as well as a world-class soloist to make the music soar. 

A Brass Quintet performance on May 24, 2008 at 7pm featuring classical and popular music in
a program specifically designed by BAS musicians for this event 

• Two full symphonic concerts

  • ITALIAN OPERA EXTRAVAGANZA! on July 12 at 7pm featuring beautiful music and extraordinary voices from a variety of Italian operas, including La Boheme, La Traviata, and Tosca, sung by renowned soloists. 

  • TCHAIKOVSKY JUBILEE  on August 23 at 7pm with the breathtaking Symphony No. 4 directed under the baton of Maestro Jed Gaylin and including the extraordinary Violin Concerto to be performed by BAS favorite Amy Beth Horman.

 A String Quartet performance on September 20, 2008 at 7pm featuring classical music in a program specifically designed by BAS musicians for this event. 

When considering what music to bring to the very knowledgeable Avalon audience for the summer of 2008, Jed Gaylin wanted to surpass the previous year’s success by heightening the level of challenge and artistry by performing important, soul-shaking musical experiences.  He has accomplished that in proposing this sublimely thrilling and satisfying season, a musical season that Avalon will never forget.    MORE IN DEPTH INFORMATION AVAILABLE HERE, courtesy Avalon Public Library.

See our 2007 Program here.