Tales the Winds Remember

Salem Symphonic Winds performs music of magical tales, forgotten fables, places of inspiration, and folk music of distant cultures.

🎶 Tales the Winds Remember

Presented by Salem Symphonic Winds

Artistic Director: John Skelton

Step into a world of musical storytelling as the Salem Symphonic Winds presents Tales the Winds Remember—a concert weaving together legends, literature, and cultural landscapes through the power of symphonic sound.

✨ La Mezquita de Córdoba by Julie Giroux opens the program with a majestic tribute to the iconic mosque-cathedral of Spain. Rich in texture and drama, the piece evokes the architectural splendor and spiritual depth of Andalusia’s historic crossroads of cultures.

📚 Los Libros Olvidados by Johan de Meij draws inspiration from Carlos Ruiz Zafón’s acclaimed literary saga The Cemetery of Forgotten Books. This evocative work captures the mystery, melancholy, and magic of lost stories waiting to be rediscovered.

❄️ La Llegenda de Kagsagsuk by Josep M. Martínez brings to life an Inuit legend from Greenland, where a mistreated orphan boy gains supernatural strength through a mystical encounter with the mythical Amarok. This descriptive symphonic poem is a powerful tale of transformation and resilience.

💃 Capriccio Espagnol by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov closes the concert with a dazzling celebration of Spanish dance. From the lively Alborada to the fiery Fandango Asturiano, this orchestral showpiece bursts with color, rhythm, and virtuosity.

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music that transcends borders and time, celebrating the stories that live in the wind.

🎟️ Reserve your tickets now and experience the magic of music that remembers.

All seats in Rose Auditorium offer excellent sight lines and acoustics. Tickets are general admission and seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis the day of the concert. Don’t miss this powerful and inspiring musical journey through Tales the Winds Remember.