On Saturday, Feb. 10, Carmel Symphony Orchestra (CSO) enchanted Valentine’s Day patrons with a night of romantic music featuring acclaimed Mallorcan violinist Francisco Fullana, festive cocktails and cookies, and scenes from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet performed by students from the Carmel High School Theater Department.
The performance at the Palladium offered symphony music lovers of all ages the chance to listen to an eclectic mix of vibrant music while enjoying a holiday treat. Fullano passionately performed solos during Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor and Sarsate’s Ziugeueirweisen.
Following Intermission, CSO, under the musical direction of David Commanday, gave an emotional performance of Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet, Suite No. 2 followed by Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story.
Reporter photo by Shana Sloma