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The Summerville Orchestra is striking a powerful chord to begin its 22nd season, pairing community spirit with international artistry.

On Sept. 26-27, the orchestra will present Rachmaninoff’s 2nd Piano Concerto at the Summers Corner Performing Arts Center, 318 Gnarly Oak Lane in Summerville. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday, with a livestream available during the Saturday matinee at summervilleorchestra.org.

The program, sponsored by Anne and Alex Scott, begins with Mason Bates’ Soundcheck in C, written as the opening piece for San Diego’s new concert hall. James MacMillan’s lyrical Larghetto, adapted from his choral work, follows, while Veljo Tormis’ energetic Overture No. 2 closes the first half.

The second half features pianist Jonathan Mamora performing Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor. Mamora is a rising figure in classical music circles.

“Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 is one of the most famous, if not the most famous, piano concertos of all time,” said Wojciech Milewski, music director of the Summerville Orchestra. “It has Melodies that everybody knows. You don’t know you know them, but you know them.”

Acclaimed for his “most assured pianism” and “natural, songful lyricism,” according to The Dallas Morning News, Mamora has performed across North and South America, Europe and Asia. He has won first prize at several major international piano competitions, including the Hilton Head, Scottish, Barcelona’s Maria Canals, Olga Kern, AntwerPiano, Dallas and Palm Springs competitions. In 2023, his Carnegie Hall debut at Weill Recital Hall drew praise from the New York Concert Review, which described his playing as “larger than life” and his technique as “so solid that it seemed at times that he couldn’t play a wrong note if he tried.”

Milewski said Mamora is a rare talent to experience in an intimate setting.

“Jonathan sounds like a monster player,” Milewski said. “I cannot stress enough that this is not a concert you want to miss. It’s a pianist you want to be able to tell people later on that you saw.”

Mamora made his concerto debut at age 13 with the La Sierra University Orchestra and has since performed with ensembles such as the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid and the Dallas Chamber Symphony.

In addition to his performing career, Mamora has served as a church musician and educator. He is currently the La Sierra University Director of Keyboard Studies and a candidate for the Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance and Literature at the Eastman School of Music.

Beyond the opening concert, Milewski said the orchestra continues its focus on building community ties through local partnerships and youth engagement.

“The Summerville Orchestra is your friends, it’s your neighbors, it’s community members,” he said. “Community works just like it is—people you know are playing with the group.”

The orchestra’s season runs September through May and is supported by ticket sales, grants, and private and corporate sponsorships. Edgeworth Capital Group sponsors the Subscription Series.

For more information, email office@summervilleorchestra.org. Tickets can be purchased at https://summervilleorchestra.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200482937.

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – Novant Health announced a new healthcare hub in Dorchester County, breaking ground today on a medical office building and freestanding emergency department in the Summers Corner community. The development will bring comprehensive, convenient care closer to home for patients in Dorchester County and the surrounding area.

The new campus will include a 32,000-square-foot medical office building offering primary care and specialty services, along with convenient parking to enhance patient accessibility.

Adjacent to the medical office, the 11,000-square-foot emergency department will feature 10 exam rooms, one trauma room and one triage bay, along with advanced imaging services including CT, ultrasound and X-ray. An on-site laboratory will allow for timely diagnostics and faster care decisions.

“Our Lowcountry communities are growing quickly, and Novant Health is here to grow right alongside the people who need us,” said Kirsten Royster, president of Novant Health’s Charleston area. “Novant Health Summers Corner represents our ongoing commitment to make remarkable care more accessible — ensuring families can find the primary, specialty and emergency services they need, right where they live.”

The project continues Novant Health’s significant investment across the Lowcountry. In 2025, team members broke ground on the new Center for Women’s Health at East Cooper Medical Center in Mount Pleasant, and construction is underway on a freestanding emergency department on Daniel Island.

Additionally, Novant Health continues to grow its primary care network statewide, adding new clinics and providers to better serve patients throughout the region.

“Our facilities are designed around patient convenience and clinical excellence,” said Robert Harrington, MD, physician executive for Novant Health’s South Carolina Region. “Whether someone needs same-day primary or specialty care, or immediate attention for an emergency, our teams will be equipped to deliver the highest quality care close to home.”

Novant Health Summers Corner is expected to open in late 2026. Those interested in joining our growing team can explore career opportunities online.

About Novant Health

Novant Health is an integrated network of nearly 900 locations, including 19 hospitals, more than 750 physician clinics and urgent care centers, outpatient facilities, and imaging and pharmacy services. This network supports a seamless and personalized healthcare experience for communities in North Carolina and South Carolina. Novant Health is nationally recognized for our unwavering commitment to safety and the highest quality care, and we serve as a catalyst for healthcare transformation through clinical trials, leading-edge research, innovative care delivery models and robust virtual care networks. The expertise and empathy of our more than 41,000 team members along with more than 8,600 independent and employed clinicians are at the heart of Our Cause as industry leaders caring for communities across the Carolinas. In 2024, Novant Health provided more than $1.6 billion in community benefit, including financial assistance and services.

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