French Impressions to open Dover Symphony Orchestra season Oct. 9

The Dover Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Donald Buxton, will perform the opening concert of its 2016-17 season at 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 9, at Schwartz Center for the Arts in Dover. French Impressions will feature Bizet's “Symphony in C” and Fauré's “Élégie for Cello and Orchestra,” performed by Jennifer Cromwell Stomberg, principal cellist. “Carmen Suite 1,” Fauré's “Pavane” and Ravel's “Pavane pour une Infante Défunte” are also included in the program. Again this season, sweet treats will be sold at the bake sale. 

Season tickets for adults are $75, seniors/students/military $55. Single tickets are also available for all concerts. Prices are adults $20, seniors (62+)/students/military $15. Children under 16 are free with a paying adult.

For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.doversymphony.org or call 302-270-1903. Tickets will also be sold at the door.