News Release

Cape Symphony Returns to Cape Cod National Seashore for Free Outdoor Concert on August 23

Cape Symphony will perform a free outdoor concert at 7 pm on Friday, August 23 at Salt Pond Visitor Center in Eastham, feauting Broadway, Hollywood, and Disney music, as well as patriotic tunes.

Photo courtesy of  Dave Quincy

News Release Date: August 7, 2019

Contact: Sue Moynihan, 508-957-0738

WELLFLEET, Mass. - Cape Cod National Seashore is pleased to welcome back the Cape Symphony for a free outdoor concert at 7 pm on Friday, August 23 at the outdoor amphitheater at Salt Pond Visitor Center in Eastham. This is the fourth year that the symphony has performed at the national seashore, an enduring legacy of the 2016 National Park Service Centennial.

The National Park Service and Cape Symphony are collaborating on a multimedia production featuring the symphony’s principal musicians and guest artists. This fun-filled evening of music in a beautiful setting along the shores of Salt Pond will feature trips to Broadway and Hollywood, a touch of Disney, and a celebration of our nation with heart-stirring patriotic songs. Pre-concert activities and games for families will be held from 6 to 6:45 pm.

“We are thrilled to have Jung-Ho Pak and the symphony back,” said Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent Brian Carlstrom. “These concerts have become a ‘don’t miss’ event on the Outer Cape. They are artfully produced, fun, and there is something for everyone. Each year showcases something different, and this year the event pays tribute to memorable moments in history, such as the moon landing and the role of the US Cavalry in early protection of national parks. The addition of Disney pieces and our pre-concert activities for children make this an outstanding family event.”

Several featured performers will join the symphony on stage, including vocalist Mia Pak, Jung-Ho Pak’s daughter, who is pursuing a career in theater, and recently made her Lincoln Center debut. Making return appearances are singers Jessica Curran, Anna McEntee, and Jennifer Dashnaw.

This free concert is made possible by major financial support from Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore, philanthropic partner to the national seashore since 1987, and America’s National Parks, operating park stores at seashore visitor centers and the Keeper’s Shop and tours at Highland Light.