$20 advanced, $25 day of show, $10 students (w/ valid ID)
General Admission (Seated) - Doors open at 7PM

https://happyvalleyguitarorchestra.org/

The Happy Valley Guitar Orchestra presents Secret Places, a musical journey through mysterious landscapes, forgotten worlds, and hidden corners of the imagination.

This season's program brings together music from remarkably different traditions including the haunting, atmospheric soundtrack to the classic video game Castlevania II: Simon's Quest, reimagined as a gothic musical tableau; intimate and evocative miniatures by Catalan composers Frederic Mompou and Manuel Blancafort; and Blue Öyster Cult's classic rock masterpiece, "(Don't Fear) The Reaper."

The Happy Valley Guitar Orchestra is a unique musical ensemble based in Northampton, Massachusetts, bringing together classical, acoustic, and electric guitars, electric bass, and percussion. Under the artistic direction of guitarist and arranger Joseph Ricker since 2018, the orchestra explores an eclectic repertoire encompassing classical music, rock, Spanish and South American musical traditions, and video game soundtracks.

The orchestra's programs are built around original arrangements that draw on the distinctive voices of its instruments, creating a rich and varied orchestral palette. The guitar provides a connecting thread between musical traditions that might otherwise seem worlds apart, revealing unexpected affinities and offering fresh perspectives on both familiar works and overlooked musical treasures.

Combining the intimacy of chamber music with the energy of a rock band, the Happy Valley Guitar Orchestra brings together musicians of diverse backgrounds and experiences in ambitious performances that celebrate musical curiosity, collaboration, and discovery.