Prepare to be enchanted! SODELO invites you to get lost in a world of wonder with their upcoming concert, “Fantasies and Fairy Tales,” featuring a spellbinding journey through some of the most famous and beloved classical works ever written. These are the pieces that have been haunting your dreams since childhood!
Music Director James Allen Anderson will lead the orchestra through a program that brings these cinematic and legendary stories to life. The concert features selections famously used in Disney’s Fantasia, including Mussorgsky’s chilling “Night on Bald Mountain,” Dukas’s playful “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” and Bach’s timeless “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor.” The performance also includes Grieg’s dramatic “Peer Gynt Suite No. 1,” with the iconic “In the Hall of the Mountain King,” and Berlioz’s intense “March to the Scaffold.” The afternoon will also feature Eric Whitacre’s evocative piece, “October.”
“It’s a thrill to bring these iconic musical stories to life,” says Dr. Anderson. “We’re not just playing notes; we’re summoning ghosts, mischievous apprentices, and mythical creatures. Each piece is a vivid scene—and an invitation to escape into a world where anything is possible, through the power of our orchestra.”
This is an ideal event for music lovers, families, and anyone looking for a unique and enchanting way to spend an October afternoon. “It is a program that demonstrates once again what a central part orchestral music plays in each of our lives!,” said Stephen Greifer, Co-Founder and Board President. “Jim has chosen pieces that tell vivid stories, and they are stories we know well!”
Performance Dates and Locations:
- Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Sussex Academy in Georgetown, DE
- Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes, DE.
Ticket Information:
- Adults: $25
- Students and Faculty: $10 (admission is free for all students and faculty at the Sussex Academy concert)
- Veterans and Active Military: Free at Sussex Academy Concert
- Kids 10 and under: Free
Purchase Tickets Now:
- Sussex Academy, Saturday, October 11: Click here
- Cape Henlopen High School, Sunday, October 12: Click here
Don’t miss this unforgettable musical experience!
Contact: Stephen Greifer | [email protected] | 917 723 1318
About Southern Delaware Orchestra (SODELO):
The Southern Delaware Orchestra (SODELO) is Sussex County’s premier orchestra, dedicated to promoting and performing orchestral music. Through concerts, educational initiatives, and community engagement, SODELO aims to make orchestral music accessible and enjoyable for everyone in Southern Delaware.
PHOTO CREDITS JUSTIN TYLER
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