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<p><em>Above: Beaufort Symphony Orchestra cellists Lukes Bukoffsky, right, and Samuel Alston draw their bows during rehearsal Monday at Beaufort High School. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em><br><br><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>
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<p>In its 34th season, the Beaufort Symphony Orchestra will celebrate Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday with an evening of his music beginning at 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 10, at Sea Island Presbyterian Church at 81 Lady’s Island Drive.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/10042021-Symphony-rehearsal7-1390.jpeg"><img src="https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/10042021-Symphony-rehearsal7-1390-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-52679"/></a><figcaption><em>Frederick Devyatkin, Beaufort Symphony Orchestra conductor since 1992, coaxes the maximum energy from his musicians during rehearsal Monday night at Beaufort High School.</em></figcaption></figure>
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<p>Led by Maestro Frederick Devyatkin, the orchestra will perform three pieces – Emperor Concerto No. 5 featuring pianist Susan Merdinger, Symphony No. 6 in F and the Corialan Overture.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Tickets are $40, $15 for students. They can be purchased at www.beaufortorchestra.org or by calling 800-595-4TIX. If there are tickets remaining, they will be available at the door.</p>
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