Cape Symphony Presents (CSP) announces live performances of world-class music from around the globe
at intimate venues in Chatham, Eastham, and Wellfleet. A co-production of CSP and Narrowland Music,
the popular Secret Planet Cape Cod series brings cutting-edge global artists of many genres to Cape
Cod, celebrating music that connects cultures.
Club d’Elf will perform at the Chatham Orpheum Theater (637 Main Street, Chatham) on Thursday,
October 1 at 7:00 PM. Club D’Elf is a collective of musicians built around bassist and composer
Mike Rivard. The band plays a fusion of Moroccan trance, dub, electronica, jazz, and improvised
funk. Rivard’s commanding sintir performance reflects years of study under Moroccan mentor Brahim
Fribgane and Gnawa masters Hassan Hakmoun and Mahmoud Guinia. Tickets are $45; purchase at
www.chathamorpheum.org.
Internationally acclaimed South African guitarist Derek Gripper will play a candlelit concert at
Chapel in the Pines (220 Samoset Road, Eastham) on Wednesday, October 14 at 7:00 PM. Gripper
translates the deeply layered music of the West African kora onto solo classical guitar, creating a
sound that feels both ancient and entirely new. His performances draw upon South African roots,
Malian traditions, classical technique, improvisation, and storytelling. This event is a fundraiser
to support community radio station WOMR. Tickets are $35; purchase through Eventbrite.
Duo Andalus will play at Wellfleet Preservation Hall (335 Main Street, Wellfleet) on Saturday,
November 7 at 7:00 PM. The duo is vocalist Lala Tamar and flamenco guitarist and oud virtuoso Ofer
Ronen. Tamar, born to Moroccan-Brazilian Jewish parents, is a singer, poet, and guembri player;
Ronen is a musicologist and leading interpreter of flamenco and Middle Eastern music. In this
family-friendly concert, they honor the roots of three cultures as one, with songs in Arabic,
Hebrew, and Spanish. Tickets are $35; purchase through Eventbrite. Email csp@capesymphony.org for
student discount information.
For more information about Cape Symphony Presents, or to inquire about booking a CSP artist for a
wedding, corporate function, or private event, email CSP Director Richard Chwastiak at
rchwastiak@capesymphony.org.
Media Contact:
Susan Sundermeyer, Marketing Content Manager 508-367-8918; ssundermeyer@capesymphony.org
About Cape Arts & Entertainment
Cape Arts & Entertainment is one of the largest professional cultural organizations in
Massachusetts. We inspire, educate, and connect our community through exceptional music and
inclusive outreach programs. The Cape Symphony Orchestra presents a diverse classical and pops
repertoire at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center, while Cape Symphony Presents brings
world-class artists of many genres to venues across the Cape & Islands. Cape Symphony Conservatory
& Preschool offers private and group instruction for all ages in West Barnstable, Falmouth, and
Brewster;