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SUMMARY:The VSO "Goes Back To The Movies" 3: Chamber Concert Series: April 7
DESCRIPTION:The VSO “Goes Back To The Movies” 3\nDETAILS\nThe Vancouver Symphony’s Chamber Music Series presents the beloved drama The Phantom of the Opera in its original 1925 silent film adaptation starring American stage and film actor Lon Chaney as the phantom. The VSO’s “Back to the Movies” series delights music and film fans alike with live musical accompaniment arranged by Rodney Sauer and shown in the intimate theater setting of downtown Vancouver’s historical Kiggins Theatre.\n \n\nAdapted from the 19011 novel written by French author Gaston Leroux\, The Phantom of the Opera has bewitched audiences for decades with its tragic romance and mystery. Accompanying the film is The VSO Chamber Ensemble\, performing Rodney Sauer’s latest silent film compositions. Musicians are Rodney Sauer\, piano; Stephen Shepherd\, violin; Dieter Ratzlaf\, cello; Igor Shakhman\, clarinet; and Bruce Dunn\, trumpet. \nAbout Rodney Sauer\nPianist and score arranger\, studied at the Oberlin Conservatory while majoring in Chemistry at Oberlin College\, and has appeared as piano soloist with the Boulder Sinfonia. He is an avid student of silent film music\, and his article on the history and use of “photoplay music” was published in the American Music Research Center Journal. He is a frequent performer in various participatory dance genres from early 20th century ballroom dance to morris and contra dance. He also plays solo improvised silent film scores\, although the Mont Alto Orchestra is his major musical endeavor. In 2001 he won a Musical grant from the Arts and Humanities Assembly of Boulder. \nAbout Stephen Shepherd \nStephen Shepherd\, Violin\, has performed throughout the country since leaving Kansas City\, MO for the University of Iowa where he completed his Bachelors degree in Music Performance.  He relocated to Pittsburgh\, PA to work towards a Masters in Music Performance and Artist Diploma degrees and upon receiving them\, decided to pursue a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree at the University of Iowa\, completing the terminal degree in 2003.  His orchestral playing includes several seasons with the Westmoreland Symphony\, the Wheeling Symphony\, the Cedar Rapids Symphony and Cedar Rapids Opera orchestra before moving to the Pacific Northwest in 2003.  Stephen has served as Concertmaster of the Linfield Chamber Orchestra in McMinnville\, OR and is currently Associate Concertmaster of the Vancouver Symphony in Vancouver\, WA\, and a violinist with The Portland Chamber Orchestra.  He has performed during the summer at festivals in Kansas\, Colorado\, Oregon and Massachusetts. He is fortunate to have a lovely wife\, Lanette and two daughters\, Josie and Jasmine. \nAbout Dieter Ratzlaf\nDieter began cello studies at the age of seven and performed with the Portland Youth Philharmonic for six years\, touring Europe with the orchestra in 1989. He went on to receive his Master of Arts in Cello Performance at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He has performed with the Oregon Symphony\, Eugene Symphony\, Portland Opera Orchestra (18 seasons) and the Oregon Ballet Theater Orchestra (10 seasons). Dieter was appointed principal cello of the VSO in 2005 and the Hood River Philharmonic in 2012\, positions he currently holds. \nAbout Bruce Dunn \nNow in his 20th year as the VSO’s principal trumpet\, Bruce Dunn is an accomplished freelance trumpeter who holds performance degrees from both Washington State University and Portland State University. A recipient of the prestigious Presser Foundation Scholarship\, he can be heard in venues across the Northwest. He has performed in groups across the region including the Portland Opera\, Columbia Symphony Orchestra\, the Portland Chamber Orchestra\, the Big Horn Brass\, the Portland Festival Symphony\, the Beach Cantata Choir and many others. He is also a founding member of the Columbia Rover Brass Ensemble. In addition to performing\, Bruce is a National Board-Certified Teacher and the Director of Bands at Covington Middle School\, Sunset Elementary and Silver Star Elementary in the Evergreen School District. He has also taught at Evergreen High School\, Mountain View High School and Pacific Middle School. \nAbout Igor Shakhman\nDr. Shakhman has been heard in recitals\, chamber music concerts and concert appearances throughout Europe and the US. As an orchestral clarinetist\, he has performed with the Colorado and Oregon Symphony Orchestras\, Oregon Ballet Theatre\, Colorado Opera Orchestra\, Russian State Symphony Orchestra and the chamber orchestras of Moscow Virtuosi and Moscow Stars. As a chamber musician and soloist\, he has played in international music festivals in Oregon\, Colorado\, France\, Greece\, Russia and Switzerland. Dr. Shakhman has participated in two critically acclaimed Broadway tours: the first national tour of Oklahoma! as principal clarinetist and on-stage soloist in the North American tour of Fiddler on the Roof. He received his B.A. in Music from Kharkov Music College\, his Master’s from the Moscow Conservatory and his Doctorate from the University of Colorado. He teaches at the University of Portland and is the Oregon state chair for the International Clarinet Association. In addition to being principal clarinet for the Vancouver Symphony\, he’s also the orchestra’s Executive Director. \nAbout the VSO Chamber Concert Series\nCo-created by Dr. Michael C. Liu\, the VSO pianist and board member\, and Dr. Igor Shakhman\, VSO Executive Director and Principal Clarinet\, the VSO Chamber Concert Series is proud to provide enchanting chamber music in an intimate setting. Originally intended to be played in a small chamber\, hall\, or house\, chamber music showcases musician virtuosity in melodies that are quite exposed in a typical ensemble of three to six musicians. Listeners enjoy an entirely new concert experience meant to speak to every individual in a comfortable space. The content of each VSO concert is unique\, ranging from musical accompaniment for silent films and operatic soloists\, to traditional string quartets and trios. Now in its eighth season\, the VSO Chamber Series continues to provide this matchless art form to the Vancouver community.  \nPrices are $25 for adults and $10 for students. Save money with one of the ticket packages! \nABOUT THE VENUE\nPrimarily known as a movie theater\, the Kiggins Theatre was designed in the Art Deco style by architect Day Walter Hilborn and named for former Vancouver mayor and businessman John P. Kiggins. Opened in 1936\, the theater was renovated and reopened in September 2011. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. The theatre is owned and operated by Dan Wyatt. \nDate\nSunday April 7\, 2019 @ 3:00 pm \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://vancouversymphony.org/event/the-vso-goes-back-to-the-movies-3-chamber-concert-series-april-7/
LOCATION:Kiggins Theatre\, 1011 Main Street\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Music Series
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SUMMARY:Legendary Jazz Clarinetist and Saxophonist Ken Peplowski Returns to Vancouver for the VSO Evening of Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Join The VSO for an Evening of Jazz at Warehouse 23 on March 24\nFeaturing Legendary Jazz Clarinetist and Saxophonist Ken Peplowski\n[Vancouver\, Washington\, February 6\, 2019] – The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce the return of celebrated jazz clarinetist and saxophonist Ken Peplowski for the VSO 4th Annual Evening of Jazz live benefit concert and dinner at 5:30 pm on Sunday\, March 24th at Warehouse 23 on the Vancouver waterfront. Mr. Peplowski is an award-winning artist and has played with legendary musicians from Mel Torme and Peggy Lee to Madonna. From polka bands to the Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey Orchestras and eventually Dixieland and jazz\, Ken Peplowski has done it all. \nExperience Mr. Peplowski’s illustrious quartet as we transform Warehouse 23 into the Moulin Rouge – vast curtains of red\, feathers\, rhinestones\, and sequins. Enjoy a catered evening of decadent Pacific Northwest cuisine\, sparkling spirits\, and red-hot jazz on a spacious dancefloor like the days of cabaret.   \nTickets are $100\, which include two complimentary tickets to the VSO April 13/14 Young Artists Concert. \n\n4th Annual Evening of Jazz\nwith Ken Peplowski\nSunday\, March 24th\, 5:30pm\nWarehouse 23\, 100 Columbia St. #102\, Vancouver\, WA 98660\nTickets: $100\n\nTickets\n\nProceeds from this event benefit The VSO’s Education Initiative\, focusing on extensive music education outreach programs that serve to empower students\, educators and adults in our community. Your partnership contributes to the profound impact we have on the lives of others\, particularly those in underserved areas.  \nConcert Steinway piano generously provided by Michelle’s Pianos.  \nAbout Ken Peplowski\nIn 2013\, Russell Davies of BBC2 said that “Ken Peplowski is arguably the greatest living jazz clarinetist.” A Cleveland\, Ohio native\, Ken and his trumpet-playing brother Ted made many local radio and TV appearances and played for Polish dances and weddings virtually every weekend all through high-school. “That’s where I learned to improvise\, ‘fake’ songs\, learn about chord changes\, etc.- it’s exactly like learning to swim by being thrown into the water!” Peplowski signed with Concord Records\, under the tutelage of Carl Jefferson\, the founder and president\, and recorded close to 20 albums as a leader\, including “The Natural Touch” in 1992 which won Best Jazz Record of the Year by the Prises Deutschen Schallplatten Kritiken\, and “The Other Portrait\,” recorded in Sophia\, Bulgaria with the symphony orchestra and highlighting Ken’s classical side. He also recorded two records on the Nagel Heyer label\,”Lost In The Stars” and “Easy To Remember\,” the latter of which features Bobby Short on his last recording. “I loved Bobby Short’s approach to the American songbook\, and we’d talked about doing a record together for a while – I’m glad we got this one ‘in the can.’” \nKen Peplowski has recorded approximately 50 CDs as a soloist\, and close to 400 as a sideman. He travels at least half of every year\, playing clubs\, concert halls\, colleges\, and pops concerts. He has headlined the Hollywood Bowl\, Carnegie Hall\, the Blue Note\, and Dizzy’s Club amongst many other venues. Ken’s recorded the Darius Milhaud Clarinet Concerto with an orchestra in Sofia\, Bulgaria\, and was a featured soloist (playing Mozart) in 2015 at the Siletz Bay Music Festival in Oregon. Ken was the musical director of the Oregon Festival Of American Music (OFAM) for eight years\, and is a longtime performer/consultant to The Jazz Cruise\, where he was elected into the Jazz Cruise Hall Of Fame in 2013. Ken’s new album\, recorded for Capri is called “Enrapture”. \nAbout The VSO\nNow in its 40th season\, The VSO has been a cornerstone of Southwest Washington’s arts community\, providing world-renowned classical music\, promoting young musicians\, and opening doors to classical music for young audiences through events such as the annual In-School concerts\, Young Artists Competition and various family-styled special events and performances. A full-sized professional orchestra of over 70 core members provides performs a multi-concert classical season every year. Symphony performances are at Skyview Concert Hall\, 1300 NW 139th Street\, Vancouver. \nAbout our Sponsors\nThe VSO is generously supported by individual donors\, Morel Ink\, All Classical Portland\, Oregon Public Broadcasting\, The Community Foundation of SW Washington\, The Columbian\, The Heathman Lodge\, PeaceHealth\, and Michelle’s Pianos. \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://vancouversymphony.org/event/legendary-jazz-clarinetist-and-saxophonist-ken-peplowski-returns-to-vancouver-for-the-vso-evening-of-jazz/
LOCATION:Warehouse 23\, Vancouver\, WA\, 100 Columbia St #102\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
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SUMMARY:Legacy Young Artist Showcase Recital: Chamber Concert Series: March 10
DESCRIPTION:Legacy Young Artist Showcase Recital\nDETAILS\n“Legacy Young Artist Showcase Recital” featuring our young artist competition finalists from years past as they share their incredible talent that has been fostered within our community. \nMORE\nNow in its seventh season\, the series was co-created by Dr. Michael C. Liu\, the VSO pianist and board member\, and Dr. Igor Shakhman\, VSO Executive Director and Principal Clarinet\, to present great musicians playing in a very intimate setting. The content of each concert is unique\, and most of the participating musicians are members of The Vancouver Symphony. \nPrices are $25 for adults and $10 for students. Save money with one of the ticket packages!\n \nDate\nSunday March 10\, 2019 @ 3:00 pm\nFirst Presbyterian Church\, 4300 Main St\, Vancouver\, WA 98663 \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://vancouversymphony.org/event/legacy-young-artist-showcase-recital-chamber-concert-series-march-10/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, 4300 Main Street\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98663\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Music Series
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SUMMARY:The “Big Two” Of Vienna: Classical Concert: February 23-24\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:The “Big Two” of Vienna\nThe Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents The Big Two of Vienna\, performing three timeless masterpieces by Viennese composers\, Beethoven and Mozart\, February 23rd and 24th at Skyview Concert Hall. \nDETAILS\nThe orchestra shares the stage with distinguished Spanish pianist\, Ignasi Cambra. First-place recipient of several international prestigious competitions and praised by celebrated conductor Valery Gergiev\, Cambra joins the VSO in performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3\, a piece praised in its time for “a new kind of slow movement\,” long and drawn-out romantic melodies over the tinkling of piano keys. \nThe orchestra begins its 40th Anniversary Spring program with Mozart’s The Magic Flute and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4\, two masterworks indicative of Viennese classical style: boisterous\, yet elegant and refined. Symphony No. 4 showcases that classical style\, a graceful composition flowing from mysterious\, lingering sections to light and quick. Composer Hector Berlioz “claimed [the second movement] was the work of the Archangel Michael\, and not that of a human” (Wiki). Music Director and world-renowned conductor Maestro Salvador Brotons returns to Skyview Concert Hall for his 28th season. \nConcert Steinway piano generously provided by Michelle’s Pianos.  \nAbout Ignasi Cambra – Hailed by legendary conductor Valery Gergiev as “someone who can talk to me at the piano\,” pianist Ignasi Cambra was a Jacobs Scholar and recipient of a 2010 scholarship from Juventudes Musicales de Madrid. He was awarded a Bachelor of Music degree and artist diploma from Indiana University while simultaneously taking classes in finance\, economics and mathematics. Subsequently awarded a prestigious fellowship from Spain’s La Caixa Foundation\, he has amassed a singular collection of competition wins\, concert appearances and fellowships in short order. Born in Barcelona (Spain) Ignasi Cambra was educated at the French Lycée in that city\, where he became fluent in English and French\, in addition to his native Catalan and Spanish. A first price winner at the Verga International Piano Competition\, Vilafranca Piano Competition\, Ciudad de Murcia International Piano Competition\, Ciudad de Toledo International Piano Competition\, Barcelona Piano Competition and Barcelona Chamber Music Competition\, he began musical studies at age six at the Escola de Música de Barcelona with Mª Lluïsa Alegre and Albert Attenelle\, and started playing concerts and participating in both solo and chamber music competitions at an early age. He also received awards at the Carlet international piano competition and at the Infanta Cristina piano competition in Spain\, and had his orchestral debut in Barcelona at age 15 with conductor Jordi Mora and the Vic chamber orchestra while also appearing at Minato Mirai hall in Yokohama that same year. A student of Edward Auer\, Menahem Pressler and Alexander Toradze at Indiana University\, he is currently working with Jerome Lowenthal\, Matti Raekallio and Choong Mo Kang at the Juilliard School. A fellow at the Music Academy of the West in 2012 and a participant at the Cincinnati Conservatory’s international piano institute in Prague in 2011\, Ignasi has worked in masterclasses with Arnaldo Cohen\, Ingrid Flitter\, Joseph Kalichstein\, Emanuel Krasovsky\, Robert Levin\, Seymor Lipkin\, Robert McDonald and others. An avid chamber musician he has received coachings from Alon Goldstein\, Franz Helmerson\, Alexander Kerr\, Mihaela Martin\, Anton Nel\, Peter Salaff\, and members of the Miró string quartet. Cambra’s performances have taken him to Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall\, the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage in Washington DC\, the United Nations in New York City\, the Auditori and the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona\, as well as the Ravinia Festival’s Bennet Gordon hall in Chicago\, the Mariinsky concert hall in Saint Petersburg\, and other venues in Zaragoza\, Madrid\, Miami\, Santa Barbara\, Toronto and Indianapolis. He has collaborated with such conductors as Valery Gergiev\, Tsung Yeh\, Jordi Mora and Daniel Endai\, performing and with the Mariinsky Theatre symphony orchestra\, the South Bend and Miami symphony orchestras\, the Vic chamber orchestra and the Orquesta de Cámara Andrés Segovia in Madrid.
In 2014 Ignasi was artist in residence at La Pedrera in Barcelona\, where he presented a solo recital and also invited other musicians to collaborate with him in chamber music recitals. A fellow at the Ravinia Festival’s Steans Music Institute in 2014\, he has been invited to return in 2015. Cambra has also been featured on radio and television in Spain\, the United States and Canada\, including National Public Radio’s Prairie Home Companion. Ignasi Cambra is planning to release his first solo CD in 2016. www.ignasicambra.com \nAbout Salvador Brotons – Now in his 28th season leading The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra as Music Director and Conductor\, musicians and classical music enthusiasts still delight in having Dr. Brotons lead them. Salvador Brotons was born in Barcelona into a family of musicians. He studied flute with his father and continued his musical studies at the Barcelona Music Conservatory where he earned advanced degrees in flute\, composition and conducting. In 1985 he won a Fulbright scholarship and moved to the U.S. where he obtained a doctorate in music from Florida State University. In addition to The VSO\, in Spain he has been the music director and conductor of the Orquestra Simfònica de les Illes Balears “Ciutat de Palma” (1997-2001\, 2009-2013) and the Orquestra Sinfónica del Vallés (1997-2002)\, and is presently the conductor of the Barcelona Symphonic Band.  In 2005\, he received the “Arts Council” award by the Clark County and the city of Vancouver and the Kiwanis Rose Award. He has guest-conducted orchestras internationally in countries like the US\, Israel\, France\, Germany\, China\, Poland\, South Korea\, Mexico\, Uruguay\, Colombia\, as well as the most prestigious Spanish orchestras. \nAbout The VSO – Now in its 40th season\, The VSO has been a cornerstone of Southwest Washington’s arts community\, providing world-renowned classical music\, promoting young musicians\, and opening doors to classical music for young audiences through events such as the annual In-School concerts\, Young Artists Competition and various family-styled special events and performances. A full-sized professional orchestra of over 70 core members performs a multi-concert classical season every year. Symphony performances are at Skyview Concert Hall\, 1300 NW 139th Street\, Vancouver.   \nAbout our Sponsors – The VSO is generously supported by individual donors\, Morel Ink\, All Classical Portland\, Oregon Public Broadcasting\, The Community Foundation of SW Washington\, The Columbian\, The Heathman Lodge\, PeaceHealth\, and Michelle’s Pianos. \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://vancouversymphony.org/event/the-big-two-of-vienna-classical-concert-february-23-24-2019/
LOCATION:Skyview Concert Hall\, 1300 NW 139th St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98685\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical Concerts
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SUMMARY:The VSO "Goes Back To The Movies" 2: Chamber Concert Series: Feb. 10
DESCRIPTION:VSO Goes Back To The Movies\nDETAILS\nThe Vancouver Symphony’s Chamber Music Series welcomes Rodney Sauer back to Vancouver for the showing of The Cameraman (1928) with live musical accompaniment at the historical Kiggins Theatre February 10th. The concert begins at 3 PM with a special viewing of the Laurel and Hardy short comedy\, Wrong Again\, followed by The Cameraman. The presentation of these classic 1920s silent films features new and spirited arrangements from score compiler and pianist Rodney Sauer. \nKnown for their riotous slapstick comedy that has earned them generations of fans\, Englishman Stan Laurel and American Oliver Hardy fall (literally) from one gag to the next\, running from problems they’d caused\, always resulting in huge laughs from audiences. Rodney Sauer will perform solo piano accompaniment for the lively Wrong Again. The Cameraman\, drawn from Buster Keaton’s extensive film repertoire\, features Sauer’s dynamic arrangement for a string and winds quartet\, to be performed by the VSO Chamber Music Ensemble. \nIn the film\, Buster empties his bank account for a movie camera to impress the girl of his dreams\, but breaking into the film business is trickier than it looks. With the help of a monkey\, he happens to catch a major city grievance on camera! This excellent comedy features all the laughs\, stunts\, and heart of a timeless Buster Keaton classic. \nAbout Rodney Sauerpianist and score compiler\, studied at the Oberlin Conservatory while majoring in Chemistry at Oberlin College\, and has appeared as piano soloist with the Boulder Sinfonia. He is an avid student of silent film music\, and his article on the history and use of “photoplay music” was published in the American Music Research Center Journal. He is a frequent performer in various participatory dance genres from early 20th century ballroom dance to morris and contra dance. He also plays solo improvised silent film scores\, although the Mont Alto Orchestra is his major musical endeavor. In 2001 he won a Musical grant from the Arts and Humanities Assembly of Boulder. \nAbout Eva Richey – Eva began her career playing regularly with several orchestras including the Cincinnati Symphony\, Columbus Symphony\, West Virginia Symphony and Kentucky Symphony. She toured South America with the New World Symphony and played briefly with the Cape Town Symphony in South Africa. She attended the Aspen and Tanglewood Music Festivals\, learning from such conductors as Leonard Bernstein\, Seiji Ozawa\, and Eiji Oue. Eva has also enjoyed playing popular music in concert events with The Moody Blues\, Yes\, Harry Connick Jr. and Rod Stewart. In 2001\, She moved to the northwest where she began working with the Oregon Symphony as Associate Music Librarian\, as well as holding two one-year positions in the second violin section. Currently\, Eva is on the adjunct faculty at Clark College as violin instructor and concertmaster of the Clark College Orchestra. She plays regularly with the Portland Opera\, Portland Chamber Orchestra and Oregon Ballet Theatre. \nAbout Dieter Ratzlaf – Dieter began cello studies at the age of seven and performed with the Portland Youth Philharmonic for six years\, touring Europe with the orchestra in 1989. He went on to receive his Master of Arts in Cello Performance at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He has performed with the Oregon Symphony\, Eugene Symphony\, Portland Opera Orchestra (18 seasons) and the Oregon Ballet Theater Orchestra (10 seasons). Dieter was appointed principal cello of the VSO in 2005 and the Hood River Philharmonic in 2012\, positions he currently holds. \nAbout Bruce Dunn – Now in his 20th year as the VSO’s principal trumpet\, Bruce Dunn is an accomplished freelance trumpeter who holds performance degrees from both Washington State University and Portland State University. A recipient of the prestigious Presser Foundation Scholarship\, he can be heard in venues across the Northwest. He has performed in groups across the region including the Portland Opera\, Columbia Symphony Orchestra\, the Portland Chamber Orchestra\, the Big Horn Brass\, the Portland Festival Symphony\, the Beach Cantata Choir and many others. He is also a founding member of the Columbia Rover Brass Ensemble. In addition to performing\, Bruce is a National Board-Certified Teacher and the Director of Bands at Covington Middle School\, Sunset Elementary and Silver Star Elementary in the Evergreen School District. He has also taught at Evergreen High School\, Mountain View High School and Pacific Middle School. \nAbout Igor Shakhman – Dr. Shakhman has been heard in recitals\, chamber music concerts and concert appearances throughout Europe and the US. As an orchestral clarinetist\, he has performed with the Colorado and Oregon Symphony Orchestras\, Oregon Ballet Theatre\, Colorado Opera Orchestra\, Russian State Symphony Orchestra and the chamber orchestras of Moscow Virtuosi and Moscow Stars. As a chamber musician and soloist\, he has played in international music festivals in Oregon\, Colorado\, France\, Greece\, Russia and Switzerland. Dr. Shakhman has participated in two critically acclaimed Broadway tours: the first national tour of Oklahoma! as principal clarinetist and on-stage soloist in the North American tour of Fiddler on the Roof. He received his B.A. in Music from Kharkov Music College\, his Master’s from the Moscow Conservatory and his Doctorate from the University of Colorado. He teaches at the University of Portland and is the Oregon state chair for the International Clarinet Association. In addition to being principal clarinet for the Vancouver Symphony\, he’s also the orchestra’s Executive Director. \nAbout the VSO Chamber Concert Series – Founded in 2011 by Dr. Michael C. Liu and his wife Nien-Wei Hsiao in collaboration with VSO executive director Dr. Igor Shakhman\, the VSO Chamber Series started in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Vancouver and moved to the Kiggins Theater in 2013. The series primary goals are to highlight the musicians of the VSO in different settings\, bring more awareness to the public about the great symphony orchestra we have in the community\, provide additional monetary support for the VSO\, and of course to entertain and inspire its audiences! Performances have ranged from traditional chamber music concerts to live music and film presentations as well as the 2-piano extravaganza and legacy young artists recitals\, as well as concerts that highlight guest artists and other great musician collaborators. \nAbout our Sponsors – The VSO is generously supported by individual donors\, Morel Ink\, All Classical Portland\, Oregon Public Broadcasting\, The Community Foundation of SW Washington\, The Columbian\, and Michelle’s Pianos. \nThe VSO-Kiggins Chamber Series is sponsored by Leonard and Betsy Liu who would like to help expand and further develop this series so it can reach an even wider audience. We invite others interested in supporting the VSO-Kiggins Chamber Series and the Vancouver Symphony to come forward anytime and come talk with us. \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://vancouversymphony.org/event/the-vso-goes-back-to-the-movies-2-chamber-concert-series-feb-10/
LOCATION:Kiggins Theatre\, 1011 Main Street\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
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SUMMARY:VSO Goes To Broadway!: Classical Concert: January 26-27\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:The VSO Goes to Broadway With Susannah Mars\nFeaturing the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus and VSAA Choir Students\nDETAILS\nThe Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents a thrilling evening of classic Broadway music\, featuring one of the region’s favorite musical theater performers—Susannah Mars—along with the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus on January 26th and 27th at Skyview Concert Hall. Adding to the festivities will be the VSAA Choir students\, all under the baton of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s Maestro Salvador Brotons. \nThe Portland Gay Men’s Chorus (PGMC) joins the VSO after its recent trip as the first gay chorus to tour and perform in China. PGMC will perform with Susannah Mars and students of the Vancouver School of Ars and Academics choir in classic musical numbers including “America” from West Side Story and “Oh\, What a Beautiful Morning” from Oklahoma. The program will include orchestra suites of George Gershwin’s “An American in Paris.” and Aaron Copland’s “Rodeo.” \n“How better to start the new year then making music with The Vancouver Symphony?” says Susannah Mars\, “The joy of singing with the Vancouver Symphony\, Portland Gay Men’s Chorus\, and members of The Vancouver School of Arts and Academics\, is lighting me up like all the holiday lightables\, Menorahs and Christmas Trees alike!” \nCalendar Editors\, please note:\nVSO Goes to Broadway\nSpecial Guest: Susannah Mars\nPortland Gay Men’s Chorus\nSaturday\, January 26th @ 3 PM and Sunday January 27th @ 7 PM\nSkyview Concert Hall 1300 NW 139th St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98685\nTickets: Starting at $34\, $10 for students with ID \nMajor sponsorship provided by Bill Dickey. Pianos generously provided by Michelle’s Pianos. The performances are Saturday\, January 26th @ 3 PM and Sunday January 27th @ 7 PM\nat Skyview Concert Hall\, located at 1300 NW 139th Street in Vancouver\, WA. \nTickets are available for this concert and all 2018-2019 events at vancouversymphony.org or (360) 735-7278. \nAbout Susannah Mars\nSusannah is a Resident Artist at Artists Rep where she has performed in many productions and serves as Music Events Specialist. In other theatrical endeavors\, she recently appeared as Mistress Hibbins in Scarlet at Portland Playhouse\, and Mrs. Lovett in Portland Opera’s Sweeny Todd. She’s appeared at Portland Playhouse as Margaret in The Light In The Piazza\, and was Golde in Portland Center Stage’s Fiddler on the Roof. Favorite roles at Portland Center Stage include Rona Lisa Peretti in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee\, Mother in Ragtime\, Mama Rose in Gypsy\, and Merideth in Bat Boy. At Artists Rep she performed Mars On Life for three seasons\, and also appeared as Dinah in The Quality of Life\, Julia in Holidazed\, Becca in Rabbit Hole\, Mabel in Chaps\, and Karen in Dinner with Friends. At Artists Rep she was also Mary Todd Lincoln in A Civil War Christmas. She was Frieda and Betty at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre in Sunday in the Park with George\, and was Susan in their production of Company. Maybe you saw her on NBC’s Grimm as Drew Wu’s psychiatrist\, Dr. Richet. Ms. Mars is the recipient of six Portland Drama Critics awards and two Portland Area Music Theatre Awards. Her recordings Susannah Mars\, Call It Home; The Music of Richard Gray\, and the MAC nominated Take Me To The World are available on iTunes\, where you can also subscribe to her podcast Adventures In Artslandia. Proud member of AEA. www.susannahmars.com \nAbout Portland Gay Men’s Chorus\nThe Portland Gay Men’s Chorus is a thriving arts organization comprised of over 140 singers\, its mission to expand\, redefine\, and perfect the choral art through eclectic performances that honor and uplift our community and affirm the worth all people. The Chorus performs to packed houses in Portland and beyond and considers outreach to be an important part of its mission. The Chorus is the first gay performing group to tour China in the fall of 2018. PGMC has performed throughout North America from Vancouver\, B.C. to Montreal\, Miami\, Denver\, Philadelphia\, San Francisco\, and Washington D.C. They have also performed extensively throughout the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West\, with outreach performances in sites as varied as Ashland\, Bend\, Stayton\, Roseburg\, Eugene\, Grants Pass\, The Dalles\, Pendleton\, and Salem\, in Oregon; Vancouver\, Tri-cities\, and Longview\, in Washington; and Boise\, Idaho. The PGMC takes its leadership role seriously. As a recipient of the Portland State University College of Urban and Public Affairs\, the “Urban Pioneer Award\,” PGMC “has made a significant difference not only within the cultural landscape of Portland\, but across the region”. It was noted that “their voice has affirmed the worth of the LGBT community\, while changing the hearts and minds of all those who have listened to their affirming songs.” Over the years\, PGMC has supported many non-profit organizations in the community by performing for their benefit. Such groups include the Cascade AIDS Project\, OHSU\, Portland State University\, Equality Foundation\, Our House\, Metropolitan Community Church\, Christ Church\, and St. Stephen’s Episcopal. It has also performed for the Inaugural Celebrations for numerous state elected officials including Governor Roberts and Kitzhaber to name just a few. \nAbout Salvador Brotons\nNow in his 28th season leading The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra as Music Director and Conductor\, musicians and classical music enthusiasts still delight in having Dr. Brotons lead them. Salvador Brotons was born in Barcelona into a family of musicians. He studied flute with his father and continued his musical studies at the Barcelona Music Conservatory where he earned advanced degrees in flute\, composition and conducting. In 1985 he won a Fulbright scholarship and moved to the U.S. where he obtained a doctorate in music from Florida State University. In addition to The VSO\, in Spain he has been the music director and conductor of the Orquestra Simfònica de les Illes Balears “Ciutat de Palma” (1997-2001\, 2009-2013) and the Orquestra Sinfónica del Vallés (1997-2002)\, and is presently the conductor of the Barcelona Symphonic Band. In 2005\, he received the “Arts Council” award by the Clark County and the city of Vancouver and the Kiwanis Rose Award. He has guest-conducted orchestras internationally in countries like the US\, Israel\, France\, Germany\, China\, Poland\, South Korea\, Mexico\, Uruguay\, Colombia\, as well as the most prestigious Spanish orchestras. \nAbout The VSO\nNow in its 40th season\, The VSO has been a cornerstone of Southwest Washington’s arts community\, providing world-renowned classical music\, promoting young musicians\, and opening doors to classical music for young audiences through events such as the annual In-School concerts\, Young Artists Competition and various family-styled special events and performances. A full-sized professional orchestra of over 70 core members provides performs a multi-concert classical season every year. Symphony performances are at Skyview Concert Hall\, 1300 NW 139th Street\, Vancouver. \nAbout our Sponsors\nThe VSO is generously supported by All Classical Portland\, Oregon Public Broadcasting\, The Community Foundation of SW Washington\, The Columbian\, The Heathman Lodge\, PeaceHealth\, and Michelle’s Pianos.
URL:https://vancouversymphony.org/event/vso-goes-to-broadway-classical-concert-january-26-27-2019/
LOCATION:Skyview Concert Hall\, 1300 NW 139th St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98685\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical Concerts
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SUMMARY:25th Annual Young Artists Competition
DESCRIPTION:25th Annual Young Artists Competition with emcee Christa Wessel from All Classical Portland\nDETAILS\nStudents vie for over $5\,000 in scholarship money and chance to perform with VSO. \nEvery season\, one of the best-attended and most eagerly anticipated events is the\nVSO Young Artists Competition and the performances of the three winners with the\norchestra on April 13th and 14th. These are joyous events\nthat celebrate the area’s incredible musical talent. \nFollowing the initial judging of application CDs by select area musicians at 1:00 pm\, the three top candidates in each category will compete January 13\, 2019\, in front of an audience at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vancouver for the scholarship prizes of $1\,000 for first place\, $500 for second place and $250 for third place. \nFirst place finishers then perform their winning selections with Maestro Brotons and The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at our April 13th & 14th\, 2019 concerts at Skyview Concert Hall. \nThis Event Is free to the Public \n2019 FINALISTS:\nPiano\n· Joshua Ji (age 14)\nPortland\, Oregon\nParent: Yuan Yuan\nTeacher: Kelli Stephens\n· Felix Tse (age 16)\nPortland\, Oregon\nParent: Tom Tse\nTeacher: Renato Fabbro \n· Jenna Tu (age 16)\nVancouver\, Washington\nParent: Hsu-Chien Tu\nTeacher: Renato Fabbro \nStrings\n· Aaron Greene\, violin (age 17)\nCamas\, Washington\nParent: Nathan Greene\nTeacher: Carol Sindell \n· Ian Song\, violin (age 14)\nPortland\, Oregon\nParent: Jin Song\nTeacher: Carol Sindell \n· Hailey Kang\, cello (age 16)\nTualatin\, Oregon\nParent: Jina Kang\nTeacher: Hyun-Jin Kim \nBrass/Woodwinds\n· Julin Cheung\, flute (age 11)\nShoreline\, Washington\nParent: Yuliya Cheung\nTeacher: Demarre McGill \n· Macy Gong\, flute (age 12)\nWest Linn\, Oregon\nParent: Wen Jiang\nTeacher: Sydney Carlson \n· Ben Price\, oboe (age 15)\nPortland\, Oregon\nParent: Michael Price\nTeacher: Karen Wagner
URL:https://vancouversymphony.org/event/25th-annual-young-artists-competition/
LOCATION:Trinity Lutheran Church\, 309 W 39th St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
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SUMMARY:VSO 3rd Annual Speaker Series Fundraising Dinner Featuring Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
DESCRIPTION:From Streets to Stardom\nStar of Televisions The Wire and The Walking Dead Recounts His Musical Journey from Baltimore Projects to the Hollywood Screen\n[Vancouver\, Washington\, November 30\, 2018] American television\, theater and film actor Lawrence Gilliard Jr. will be the honored guest at the VSO’s 3rd Annual Distinguished Speaker Series. Join the VSO Saturday evening\, January 12th\, 2019 to share in the inspirational story of Gilliard’s rise to fame. Gilliard is best known for his television role as D’Angelo Barksdale in the critically-acclaimed HBO series\, The Wire. He is also known for his role as Bob Stookey in AMC’s The Walking Dead as well as co-starring as Chris Alston in the HBO series\, The Deuce. \nGuests will hear about Gilliard’s path to stardom while enjoying the finest in Pacific Northwest cuisine and spirits in partnership with The Heathman Lodge. Gilliard will speak to his experience as a young boy growing up in 1980’s Baltimore\, Maryland\, where his discovery of music changed the course of his life. He will also perform some musical selections.\nHello Vancouver’s Temple Lentz and OPB President Steve Bass to emcee this unforgettable event! \nPLEASE NOTE: Check-in upon arrival at The Heathman Lodge. No physical tickets necessary. \n\nVSO 3rd Annual Speaker Series Fundraising Dinner\nGuest Speaker: Lawrence Gilliard Jr.\nSaturday\, January 12th\, 5:30pm\nThe Heathman Lodge 7801 NE Greenwood Dr\, Vancouver\, WA 98662\nTickets: $100\nRSVP by January 4th\, 2019\n\nTickets\n\nAbout Lawrence Gilliard Jr.\nGilliard was born in New York City and moved to Baltimore\, Maryland when he was seven years old. He played clarinet and studied classical music at Baltimore School for the Arts. After attending Juilliard School for three years as a clarinet performance student\, Gilliard decided to pursue acting instead of music. He studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts\, The Acting Studio – New York\, and the Stella Adler Conservatory. Gilliard made his film debut playing the lead\, Dennis Brown\, in the 1991 independent film Straight Out of Brooklyn.\nGilliard has appeared on numerous television crime dramas such as Law & Order\, Homicide: Life on the Street\, The Wire\, New York Undercover\, and CSI: NY. Film roles include a love-struck ghetto teen in Lotto Land (1995)\, an earnest college football player in The Waterboy (1998)\, and a member of the Dead Rabbits in Gangs of New York (2002). Gilliard is also a stage actor. He received positive reviews for his role of Booth in a production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play\, Topdog/Underdog. \nHe joinedThe Walking Dead cast as a regular\, playing Bob Stookey\, as of season 4\, appearing in thirteen episodes up until he got another job on a new show\, which led to his character’s death in the fifth season’s third episode. Gilliard is married to Michelle Paress\, who joined the cast of The Wire in its fifth season. \nAbout The VSO\nNow in its 40th season\, The VSO has been a cornerstone of Southwest Washington’s arts community\, providing world-renowned classical music\, promoting young musicians\, and opening doors to classical music for young audiences through events such as the annual In-School concerts\, Young Artists Competition and various family-styled special events and performances. A full-sized professional orchestra of over 70 core members provides performs a multi-concert classical season every year. Symphony performances are at Skyview Concert Hall\, 1300 NW 139th Street\, Vancouver. \nAbout our Sponsors\nThe VSO is generously supported by All Classical Portland\, Oregon Public Broadcasting\, The Community Foundation of SW Washington\, The Columbian\, The Heathman Lodge\, PeaceHealth\, and Michelles Pianos. \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://vancouversymphony.org/event/vso-3rd-annual-speaker-series-fundraising-dinner-featuring-lawrence-gilliard-jr/
LOCATION:Heathman Lodge\, 7801 NE Greenwood Dr.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98662\, United States
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pops Concert: Classical Concert: December 8-9\, 2018
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Announces Holiday Pops Concert to Include Selections from Swan Lake\nIn Partnership with the Columbia Dance Company\, Experience this Celebration December 8 and 9\n[Vancouver\, Washington\, October 31\, 2018] – The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra invites all to join in its festive musical jubilee this December as it presents joyful holiday favorites at the annual Holiday Pops Celebration. The stage will fill as the Columbia Dance Company shares in performing selections from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake including beloved pieces “Dance of the Swans” and “Spanish Dance.” Experience the Swan Lake “Finale” in its splendor as music and dance converge on the stage of Skyview Concert Hall. \nMusic Director and world-renowned conductor Maestro Salvador Brotons returns for his 28th season. In addition to Swan Lake\, the VSO will perform Vienna-style celebration waltzes\, cheerful polkas\, and high-energy marches composed by Johann Strauss. Light Cavalry Overture by Franz von Suppé will generate gallant and exhilarating melodies to fill the hall with holiday spirit. \nCalendar Editors\, please note:\n\nHoliday Pops Concert\nSpecial Guest: Columbia Dance Company\nSaturday\, December 8th\, 3 PM and Sunday December 9th\, 7 PM\nSkyview Concert Hall 1300 NW 139th St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98685\nTickets: Starting at $34\, $10 for students with ID\nFind out more at vancouversymphony.org or (360) 735-7278\n\nTickets\n\n \nThe performances are Saturday\, December 8th\, 3 PM and Sunday December 9th\, 7 pm at Skyview Concert Hall\, located at 1300 NW 139th Street in Vancouver\, WA. Tickets are available for this concert and all 2018-2019 events at vancouversymphony.org or (360) 735-7278. \nAbout Columbia Dance Company\nFounded in 1987\, the mission of Columbia Dance is to provide a positive\, nurturing and challenging environment where all are inspired to embrace their creative potential through dance. They are dedicated to presenting high-quality performances; and providing community service\, outreach and education in dance. They set high artistic standards in teaching and performance\, presenting dance as an appreciable life-enhancing experience for both their students and community. Artistic Director Jan Hurst has been providing artistic leadership since 1996\, and each season Columbia Dance Company presents a full length Nutcracker\, and Columbia Dance Presents!\, an eclectic repertory concert\, featuring exciting new works by the company’s Artistic Director\, alumni and guest choreographers. They also host an annual Choreographer’s Showcase\, which is designed to encourage and nurture young\, pre-professional choreographers. They are supported by a dedicated Board of Directors who have been honored for their contributions to the cultural diversity in Vancouver. Their alumni have established careers in professional companies as well as careers in which their dance skills enable them to help the world be a better place in which to live. Their alumni have danced professionally with Attack Theatre\, BodyVox\, Éowyn Emerald & Dancers\, Georgia Ballet\, Idaho Dance Theatre\, Young Americans Japan Tour and Midwest US Tour\, The Juilliard Dance Ensemble\, Nashville Ballet\, Nederlands Dans Theatre\, Nevada Ballet Theatre\, North Atlanta Dance Theatre\, Northwest Dance Project\, Nguyen Dance Company\, The Pillow Project\, and Rasta Thomas’ Bad Boys of Dance. \nAbout Salvador Brotons\nNow in his 28th season leading The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra as Music Director and Conductor\, musicians and classical music enthusiasts still delight in having Dr. Brotons lead them. Salvador Brotons was born in Barcelona into a family of musicians. He studied flute with his father and continued his musical studies at the Barcelona Music Conservatory where he earned advanced degrees in flute\, composition and conducting. In 1985 he won a Fulbright scholarship and moved to the U.S. where he obtained a doctorate in music from Florida State University. \nIn addition to The VSO\, in Spain he has been the music director and conductor of the Orquestra Simfònica de les Illes Balears “Ciutat de Palma” (1997-2001\, 2009-2013) and the Orquestra Sinfónica del Vallés (1997-2002)\, and is presently the conductor of the Barcelona Symphonic Band. In 2005\, he received the “Arts Council” award by the Clark County and the city of Vancouver and the Kiwanis Rose Award. He has guest-conducted orchestras internationally in countries like the US\, Israel\, France\, Germany\, China\, Poland\, South Korea\, Mexico\, Uruguay\, Colombia\, as well as the most prestigious Spanish orchestras. \nAbout The VSO\nNow in its 40th season\, The VSO has been a cornerstone of Southwest Washington’s arts community\, providing world-renowned classical music\, promoting young musicians\, and opening doors to classical music for young audiences through events such as the annual In-School concerts\, Young Artists Competition and various family-styled special events and performances. A full-sized professional orchestra of over 70 core members provides performs a multi-concert classical season every year. Symphony performances are at Skyview Concert Hall\, 1300 NW 139th Street\, Vancouver. \nAbout our Sponsors\nThe VSO is generously supported by All Classical Portland\, Oregon Public Broadcasting\, The Community Foundation of SW Washington\, The Columbian\, The Heathman Lodge\, PeaceHealth\, and Michelle’s Pianos. \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://vancouversymphony.org/event/holiday-pops-concert-classical-concert-december-8-9-2018/
LOCATION:Skyview Concert Hall\, 1300 NW 139th St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98685\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical Concerts
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SUMMARY:The VSO “Goes Back to the Movies”: Chamber Concert Series: November 18
DESCRIPTION:VSO Goes Back To The Movies\nDETAILS\nThe Vancouver Symphony’s Chamber Music Series continues its 2018-2019 season at the Kiggins Theatre with two silent comedies\, the 1918 short film\, Bell Boy and the 1919 film The Oyster Princess on Sunday\, November 18th at 3:00 PM. \nShort films The Oyster Princess and Bell Boy come to the Kiggins screen with a compiled score by music arranger and pianist Rodney Saur\, featuring four members of The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Sauer\, on piano\, joins Eva Richey; violin\, Logan Brown; trumpet\, Dieter Ratzlaf; cello and Igor Shakhman; clarinet in the quartet accompanying the classic silent film. \nThe two-reel film Bell Boy\, lasting just over 30 minutes\, will feature Rodney Sauer in an improvisational piano score. The four VSO players will join in for the 60-minute German film The Oyster Princess with difficult and unique music. \nMORE\nNow in its seventh season\, the series was co-created by Dr. Michael C. Liu\, the VSO pianist and board member\, and Dr. Igor Shakhman\, VSO Executive Director and Principal Clarinet\, to present great musicians playing in a very intimate setting. The content of each concert is unique\, and most of the participating musicians are members of The Vancouver Symphony.\nPrices are $25 for adults and $10 for students. Save money with one of the ticket packages! \nABOUT RODNEY SAUER\nPianist and score compiler\, studied at the Oberlin Conservatory while majoring in Chemistry at Oberlin College\, and has appeared as piano soloist with the Boulder Sinfonia. He is an avid student of silent film music\, and his article on the history and use of “photoplay music” was published in the American Music Research Center Journal. He is a frequent performer in various participatory dance genres from early 20th century ballroom dance to morris and contra dance. He also plays solo improvised silent film scores\, although the Mont Alto Orchestra is his major musical endeavor. In 2001 he won a Musical grant from the Arts and Humanities Assembly of Boulder. \nABOUT EVA RICHEY\nEva began her career playing regularly with several orchestras including the Cincinnati Symphony\, Columbus Symphony\, West Virginia Symphony and Kentucky Symphony. She toured South America with the New World Symphony and played briefly with the Cape Town Symphony in South Africa. She attended the Aspen and Tanglewood Music Festivals\, learning from such conductors as Leonard Bernstein\, Seiji Ozawa\, and Eiji Oue. Eva has also enjoyed playing popular music in concert events with The Moody Blues\, Yes\, Harry Connick Jr. and Rod Stewart. In 2001\, Eva moved to the Northwest. She began working with the Oregon Symphony as Associate Music Librarian\, as well as holding two one-year positions in the second violin section. Currently\, Eva is on the adjunct faculty at Clark College as violin instructor and concertmaster of the Clark College Orchestra. She plays regularly with the Portland Opera\, Portland Chamber Orchestra and Oregon Ballet Theatre. \nABOUT DIETER RATZLAF\nDieter began cello studies at the age of seven and performed with the Portland Youth Philharmonic for six years\, touring Europe with the orchestra in 1989. He went on to receive his Master of Arts in Cello Performance at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He has performed with the Oregon Symphony\, Eugene Symphony\, Portland Opera Orchestra (18 seasons) and the Oregon Ballet Theater Orchestra (10 seasons). Dieter was appointed principal cello of the VSO in 2005 and the Hood River Philharmonic in 2012\, positions he currently still holds. \nABOUT LOGAN BROWN\nLogan Thane Brown moved to Portland in the summer of 2010 to begin working for renowned trumpet maker David G. Monette. There Mr. Brown learned the skills to build hand-made trumpets for some of the most well-known trumpet players of this era\, such as Wynton Marsalis\, Terence Blanchard\, Ron Miles and many more. Logan studied trumpet at UW-Madison WI under John Aley and is now pursuing a Bachelor of Music in performance from Portland State University under the study of Oregon Symphony’s assistant principal trumpet\, Dave Bamonte. Logan has been an active performer and freelancer in the Portland area. He currently plays second trumpet in the Portland Colombia Symphony and third trumpet in the Vancouver WA Symphony. Logan plans to continue his performance career and education with a Master of Music in the next few years. \nABOUT IGOR SHAKHMAN\nDr. Shakhman has been heard in recitals\, chamber music concerts and concert appearances throughout Europe and the US. As an orchestral clarinetist\, he has performed with the Colorado and Oregon Symphony Orchestras\, Oregon Ballet Theatre\, Colorado Opera Orchestra\, Russian State Symphony Orchestra and the chamber orchestras of Moscow Virtuosi and Moscow Stars. As a chamber musician and soloist\, he has played in international music festivals in Oregon\, Colorado\, France\, Greece\, Russia and Switzerland. Dr. Shakhman has participated in two critically acclaimed Broadway tours: the first national tour of Oklahoma! as principal clarinetist and on-stage soloist in the North American tour of Fiddler on the Roof. He received his B.A. in Music from Kharkov Music College\, his Master’s from the Moscow Conservatory and his Doctorate from the University of Colorado. He teaches at the University of Portland and is the Oregon state chair for the International Clarinet Association. In addition to being principal clarinet for the Vancouver Symphony\, he’s also the orchestra’s Executive Director. \nABOUT THE VSO CHAMBER CONCERT SERIES\nFounded in 2011 by Dr. Michael C. Liu and his wife Nien-Wei Hsiao in collaboration with VSO executive director Dr. Igor Shakhman\, the VSO Chamber Series started in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Vancouver and moved to the Kiggins Theater in 2013. The series primary goals are to highlight the musicians of the VSO in different settings\, bring more awareness to the public about the great symphony orchestra we have in the community\, provide additional monetary support for the VSO\, and of course to entertain and inspire its audiences! Performances have ranged from traditional chamber music concerts to live music and film presentations as well as the 2-piano extravaganza and legacy young artists recitals\, as well as concerts that highlight guest artists and other great musician collaborators. \nThis coming 2018-2019 Season the VSO-Kiggins Chamber Series is being sponsored by Leonard and Betsy Liu who would like to help expand and further develop this series so it can reach an even wider audience. We invite others interested in supporting the VSO-Kiggins Chamber Series and the Vancouver Symphony to come forward anytime and come talk with us. \nABOUT THE VENUE\nPrimarily known as a movie theater\, the Kiggins Theatre was designed in the Art Deco style by architect Day Walter Hilborn and named for former Vancouver mayor and businessman John P. Kiggins. Opened in 1936\, the theater was renovated and reopened in September 2011. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. The theatre is owned and operated by Dan Wyatt. \nDate\nSunday November 18\, 2018 @ 3:00 pm (add to calendar)  \nAbout our Sponsors\nThe VSO is generously supported by All Classical Portland\, Oregon Public Broadcasting\, The Community Foundation of SW Washington\, The Columbian\, and Michelle’s Pianos. \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://vancouversymphony.org/event/the-vso-goes-back-to-the-movies-chamber-concert-series-november-18/
LOCATION:Kiggins Theatre\, 1011 Main Street\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Music Series
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SUMMARY:Scottish Symphony No. 3: Classical Concert: November 3-4\, 2018
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Presents its November Classical Concert: Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 “Scottish Symphony”\nHighly-Anticipated Return of Local Pianist Extraordinaire Dimitri Zhgenti in\nKhachaturian’s Piano Concerto\, November 3rd and 4th\nBerlioz — Roman Carnival Overture\nKhachaturian — Piano Concerto Dimitri Zhgenti\, piano\nMendelssohn — Symphony No. 3 “Scottish Symphony” \n[Vancouver\, Washington\, October 9\, 2018] – Two years after his debut performance at Skyview Concert Hall in 2016\, local pianist extraordinaire Dimitri Zhgenti returns to the stage for a performance of Khachaturian’s monumental Piano Concerto. Vancouverite and successful instructor of a private studio\, Dimitri Zhgenti has been playing the piano for over two decades. A student of renowned concert pianists Alexander Toradze and Vladimir Feltsman\, Mr. Zhgenti’s intense artistic stylings showcases grand Russian tradition. \nCalendar Editors\, please note: \n\nMendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 Scottish Symphony\nSpecial Guest: Dimitri Zhgenti\nSaturday\, November 3rd\, 3 PM and Sunday November 4th\, 7 PM\nSkyview Concert Hall 1300 NW 139th St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98685\nTickets: $34 to $50\, $10 for students with ID\n\n\nThe orchestra continues its 40th Anniversary of world-class music with Felix Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3\, the “Scottish Symphony.” Inspired by the ruins of Holyrood Chapel at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh\, Scotland\, the picturesque symphony swells with emotion and incorporates components of Scottish folk dance and folk music\, hence its informal title\, “Scottish Symphony.” Music Director and world-renowned conductor Maestro Salvador Brotons returns to Skyview Concert Hall for his 28th season. \n“We are thrilled to welcome back local piano virtuoso Dimitri Zhgenti. We are particularly excited to perform the spectacular Khachaturian’s piano concerto with Dimitri” says VSO Executive Director Igor Shakhman. “And of course\, Mendelsohn’s romantic Scottish symphony is one of the most beautiful masterworks in the orchestra repertoire.” \nThe performances are Saturday\, November 3rd at 3 pm and Sunday\, October 4th at 7 pm at Skyview Concert Hall\, located at 1300 NW 139th Street in Vancouver\, WA. Tickets are available for this concert and all 2017-2018 events at vancouversymphony.org or (360) 735-7278.\n \nAbout Dimitri Zhgenti\nDimitri Zhgenti was born in Tbilisi\, Republic of Georgia. At the age of nine he began studying with Medea Javahia and later with one of the prominent professors of the Tbilisi State Conservatory\, Rusudan Hodjava. In 2002 Dimitri moved to Vancouver\, WA and later in 2004 began studying with renowned American concert pianist and artist-teacher Joanna Hodges at the Joanna Hodges Piano Studio.\nMr. Zhgenti was accepted into the Toradze Piano Studio at Indiana University\, South Bend where he studied under world renowned concert pianist Alexander Toradze and concert pianist and Senior Lecturer of Music Ketevan Badridze. There he completed both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees (2008-2014). Starting in 2011 Dimitri began studying with American award-winning pianist and teacher Mark Westcott and has completed additional study at the SUNY New Paltz Piano Summer festival under the artistic direction of Vladimir Feltsman. In 2015 Dimitri performed an audition for maestro Salvador Brotons. He was immediately recognized for his blazing virtuosity and musical intensity and was invited to perform with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra of Vancouver\, Washington in January of 2016.\nAfter his debut with the VSO\, Dimitri opened his piano studio and soon after joined the board of Vancouver Symphony Orchestra\, Vancouver\, WA. Dimitri continues to be active performer and is always looking for opportunities for his students to perform at different events and concerts. \nAbout Salvador Brotons\nNow in his 27th season leading The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra as Music Director and Conductor\, musicians and classical music enthusiasts still delight in having Dr. Brotons lead them. Salvador Brotons was born in Barcelona into a family of musicians. He studied flute with his father and continued his musical studies at the Barcelona Music Conservatory where he earned advanced degrees in flute\, composition and conducting. In 1985 he won a Fulbright scholarship and moved to the U.S. where he obtained a doctorate in music from Florida State University. \nIn addition to The VSO\, in Spain he has been the music director and conductor of the Orquestra Simfònica de les Illes Balears “Ciutat de Palma” (1997-2001\, 2009-2013) and the Orquestra Sinfónica del Vallés (1997-2002)\, and is presently the conductor of the Barcelona Symphonic Band. In 2005\, he received the “Arts Council” award by the Clark County and the city of Vancouver and the Kiwanis Rose Award. He has guest-conducted orchestras internationally in countries like the US\, Israel\, France\, Germany\, China\, Poland\, South Korea\, Mexico\, Uruguay\, Colombia\, as well as the most prestigious Spanish orchestras. \nAbout The VSO\nNow in its 40th season\, The VSO has been a cornerstone of Southwest Washington’s arts community\, providing world-renowned classical music\, promoting young musicians\, and opening doors to classical music for young audiences through events such as the annual In-School concerts\, Young Artists Competition and various family-styled special events and performances. A full-sized professional orchestra of over 70 core members provides performs a multi-concert classical season every year. Symphony performances are at Skyview Concert Hall\, 1300 NW 139th Street\, Vancouver. \nAbout our Sponsors\nThe VSO is generously supported by All Classical Portland\, Oregon Public Broadcasting\, The Community Foundation of SW Washington\, The Columbian\, The Heathman Lodge\, PeaceHealth\, and Michelle’s Pianos. \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://vancouversymphony.org/event/nov-3-4-2018-scottish-symphony-no-3/
LOCATION:Skyview Concert Hall\, 1300 NW 139th St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98685\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181007T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181007T170000
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SUMMARY:Piano Extravaganza-"Return of the Duo Grand Pianos": Chamber Concert Series: October 7
DESCRIPTION:Piano Extravaganza\, “Return of the Duo Grand Pianos”\nDETAILS\nThe critically-acclaimed piano spectacular returns for its fourth consecutive year featuring five brilliant community pianists – presenting the Two Piano Extravaganza! Live on stage in the historic Kiggins Theater in downtown Vancouver\, four Vancouver pianists will play duo piano music on two Steinway grand pianos generously provided by Michelle’s Pianos. VSO pianist Michael C. Liu will perform together with the esteemed teacher and pianist Kathy Charles. The East Meets West Piano Duo of Cinda Goold Redman and Elena Vozheiko-Wheaton makes its fourth appearance\, quickly becoming an annual crowd favorite. As a bonus\, we will also spotlight a new Vancouver pianist\, Anton Zotov\, in a debut performance for the community. Musical repertoire includes 2-piano arrangements of Saint-Saëns’ Danse Macabre\, Piazzolla’s Libertango\, Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances\, and Marquez’s Danzon No. 2\, as well as works specifically written for the piano by Debussy\, Stravinsky\, and Kapustin. \nFourth Annual Piano Extravaganza\nSpecial Guest: Anton Zotov\nSunday\, October 7th\, 3 PM\nKiggins Theatre\, 1011 Main St\, Vancouver\, WA 98660 \nMORE\nNow in its seventh season\, the series was co-created by Dr. Michael C. Liu\, the VSO pianist and board member\, and Dr. Igor Shakhman\, VSO Executive Director and Principal Clarinet\, to present great musicians playing in a very intimate setting. The content of each concert is unique\, and most of the participating musicians are members of The Vancouver Symphony. \nPrices are $25 for adults and $10 for students. Save money with one of the ticket packages! \nABOUT THE VENUE\nPrimarily known as a movie theater\, the Kiggins Theatre was designed in the Art Deco style by architect Day Walter Hilborn and named for former Vancouver mayor and businessman John P. Kiggins. Opened in 1936\, the theater was renovated and reopened in September 2011. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. The theatre is owned and operated by Dan Wyatt. \nDate\nSunday October 7\, 2018 @ 3:00 pm \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://vancouversymphony.org/event/piano-extravaganza-return-of-the-duo-grand-pianos-chamber-concert-series-october-7/
LOCATION:Kiggins Theatre\, 1011 Main Street\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Music Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181001
DTSTAMP:20260404T021025
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SUMMARY:Bernstein's Centennial Celebration: Classical Concert: Sept 29-30\, 2018
DESCRIPTION:Bernstein’s Centennial Celebration\nDETAILS\nMaestro Brotons and the VSO celebrate Leonard Bernstein’s 100 year anniversary with excerpts from some of the composer’s most beloved masterworks. VSO welcomes back critically acclaimed violin virtuoso\, Mayuko Kamio\, Gold Medalist of the International Tchaikovsky Competition. \n\nBuetti’s — Odyssey Overture for Orchestra\nBarber’s —Violin Concerto\nBernstein’s Centennial Celebration — Selections from West Side Story and Candide\n\n\n  \nDATE/TIME\nSaturday September 29\, 2018 @ 3:00 pm\nSunday September 30\, 2018 @ 7:00 pm \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://vancouversymphony.org/event/opening-celebration-classical-concert-sept-29-30-2018/
LOCATION:Skyview Concert Hall\, 1300 NW 139th St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98685\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180909T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180909T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T021025
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SUMMARY:VSO Musician's Showcase: Chamber Concert Series: Sept. 9
DESCRIPTION:VSO Musician’s Showcase\nChamber Concert Series\nDETAILS\nA preview of upcoming guest soloists for the Vancouver Symphony’s 40th Anniversary Classical Concert series\, featuring local piano virtuoso Dimitri Zhgenti\, pianist Dr. Michael Liu\, and VSO principal musicians. \nMORE\nNow in its seventh season\, the Chamber Concert Series was co-created by Dr. Michael C. Liu\, the VSO pianist and board member\, and Dr. Igor Shakhman\, VSO Executive Director and Principal Clarinet\, to present great musicians playing in a very intimate setting. The content of each concert is unique\, and most of the participating musicians are members of The Vancouver Symphony. \nPrices are $25 for adults and $10 for students. Save money with one of the ticket packages! \nABOUT THE VENUE\nPrimarily known as a movie theater\, the Kiggins Theatre was designed in the Art Deco style by architect Day Walter Hilborn and named for former Vancouver mayor and businessman John P. Kiggins. Opened in 1936\, the theater was renovated and reopened in September 2011. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. The theatre is owned and operated by Dan Wyatt. \nDate\nSunday September 9\, 2018 @ 3:00 pm \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://vancouversymphony.org/event/40th-anniversary-season-guest-soloist-preview-chamber-concert-series-sept-9/
LOCATION:Kiggins Theatre\, 1011 Main Street\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Music Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180726T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180726T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T021025
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SUMMARY:2018 VSO Free Concert In The Park
DESCRIPTION:VSO LAUNCHES 40th ANNIVERSARY JULY 26 WITH ANNUAL OUTDOOR CONCERT\nIN ESTHER SHORT PARK\nFree Concert is Part of Vancouver’s “Six to Sunset” Series \nVancouver\, WA – June 21\, 2018 – The Vancouver Symphony begins its 2018-2019 season with a family-friendly\, free outdoor concert in downtown Vancouver’s famed Esther Short Park band shell on Thursday\, July 26 from 6-8 pm. The concert features the Vancouver Symphony’s 70+ member orchestra and singers from Opera Quest Northwest. Presenting familiar and lively music\, the VSO will be led by Award-Winning Conductor and Music Director of the Portland State University Orchestra — Ken Selden. The master of ceremonies will be OPB’s Molly Solomon.\nThis is the sixth consecutive summer that The VSO has presented a free concert in Esther Short Park as part of the “Six to Sunset” Series. It is one of six summer offerings in the park by the City of Vancouver on Thursday nights\, starting July 12\, and features a wide variety of concerts from pop and soul to rock and classical. The entire summer series is underwritten once again by Riverview Community Bank. Learn more at cityofvancouver.us.\nThe VSO will perform selections that include audience favorites such as Festive Overture by Shostakovich\, Dvorak’s Slavonic Dances\, Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever\, Copland’s Hoe Down as well as legendary films scores from “Sleeping Beauty” and “Star Wars.” \nReturning this year will the Beacock Music instrument “Petting Zoo” where kids can play a wide variety of musical instruments under expert supervision from 5-6 pm.\n“We look forward to this fantastic family event in Esther Short Park every year\,” said VSO Board Chair Kathy McDonald. “It’s a wonderful thing to be able to perform and experience the love for classical music with a community that has supported us for 40 memorable years.”\nMajor sponsorship for this concert is provided by Loti and Paul Christensen. Other sponsors include Ann Bardacke and David Wolf\, Riverview Community Bank and the City of Vancouver. Major support comes from Oregon Public Broadcasting and Beacock Music. \nAbout Ken Selden\nKen Selden is currently conductor and music director of the Portland State University Orchestra\, a position he has held since 2006. Selden made his professional debut with the National Arts Center Orchestra (Canada) at the invitation of Pinchas Zuckerman\, and subsequently appeared with orchestras of Denver\, Baltimore\, Minnesota and North Carolina\, and at music festivals in the United States\, Israel\, Japan\, Romania and Switzerland. Additionally\, he has performed with the Moscow Chamber Orchestra at the David Oistrakh Festival and conducted orchestras in Finland\, Italy and Belgium. Since arriving in Portland\, Selden has appeared as guest conductor of the Oregon Symphony\, Third Angle New Music Ensemble\, Portland Youth Philharmonic and the Newport Symphony. Most recently\, his recordings of Mahler and Debussy arrangements with the newly established Martingale Ensemble were released on MSR Classics. An advocate for new music\, Selden has worked with composers Pierre Boulez\, John Cage and Tan Dun\, and has conducted recent world premieres of music by Peter Lieberson\, Michael Nyman and Stephen Paulus. Prior to his appointment at PSU\, Selden led a series of performances as assistant conductor of two innovative ensembles – the Brooklyn Philharmonic and the Eos Orchestra. Under his direction\, the PSU Orchestra has received three awards in Adventurous Programming from ASCAP and the League of American Orchestras. \nAbout Molly Solomon\nMolly Solomon is a reporter and producer covering Southwest Washington for Oregon Public Broadcasting. She was previously a general assignment reporter for Hawaii Public Radio in Honolulu where she produced award-winning stories on a variety of topics\, including homelessness\, native Hawaiian issues and even an active lava flow. Her work has appeared on “Marketplace\,” NPR’s “Morning Edition\,” “All Things Considered\,” “Here and Now” and “Science Friday.” Molly has won three national Edward R. Murrow awards for her work along with awards from the Associated Press\, the Society of Professional Journalists and PRNDI. Most recently\, a series on the closure of Hawaii’s final sugar plantation won her a 2017 national award from the Asian American Journalists Association. \nAbout Six to Sunset Series\nThe Riverview Community Bank sponsors the annual “Six to Sunset” Series\, drawing the community to the heart of downtown Vancouver. With weekly concerts spanning six summer weeks\, Esther Short Park has become a staple in Vancouver’s summertime entertainment. July 12 marks the beginning of this year’s “Six to Sunset” Series\, featuring artists Johnny Limbo & the Lugnuts\, Kalimba\, FlexorT\, Patrick Lamb\, Hit Machine\, and the Vancouver Symphony. Concerts take place 6-8pm with a variety of vendors available for beverages and food to accompany the live music. \nAbout Opera Quest Northwest\nThe mission of the non-profit Opera Quest Northwest is “to educate\, enrich and instill a love of music in the children of our region by introducing them to opera through a lively production that blends classic opera excerpts with a humorous\, interactive script.” The performers—five young professional singers and a pianist—are also educators by nature and training. They have performed their show “Opera the Great” for thousands of elementary school students in several SW Washington districts\, at little or no cost to the school. (For details\, visit www.operaquestnw.org.)
URL:https://vancouversymphony.org/event/2018-vso-free-concert-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Esther Short Park\, 605 Esther St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical Concerts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180617T170000
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SUMMARY:Soprano Christina Kowalski Joins VSO Musicians To Bring The Magic Of Opera to Kiggins Theatre: Chamber Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:One of Northwest’s favorite sopranos – Christina Kowalski – will headline VSO Chamber Music Series’ thrilling season finale. In what will be a long-awaited return to Vancouver\, Ms. Kowalski will perform some of audience’s most favorite and familiar masterworks. Joined by pianist Dr. Michael Liu\, the program will include famous arias and duets by Mozart\, Rossini\, Offenbach\, Delibes\, and Lehar\, as well as works by Tomasi and Barah. This will be Ms. Kowalski’s third appearance with VSO Chamber Music Series. The renowned soprano dazzled the audience in her critically acclaimed debut with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and Maestro Brotons in January 2014.     \nKiggins Theatre offers a unique concert environment that is intimate and informal\, with a fully staffed concession stand offering beer\, wine\, soft drinks\, popcorn and candy. \nGrand piano is generously provided by Michelle’s Piano Company in Portland. \nDETAILS\nNow in its seventh season\, the series was co-created by Dr. Michael C. Liu\, the VSO pianist and board member\, and Dr. Igor Shakhman\, VSO Executive Director and Principal Clarinet\, to present great musicians playing in a very intimate setting. The content of each concert is unique\, and most of the participating musicians are members of The Vancouver Symphony. \nPrices are $25 for adults and $10 for students. Save money with one of the ticket packages! \nABOUT THE VENUE\nPrimarily known as a movie theater\, the Kiggins Theatre was designed in the Art Deco style by architect Day Walter Hilborn and named for former Vancouver mayor and businessman John P. Kiggins. Opened in 1936\, the theater was renovated and reopened in September 2011. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. The theatre is owned and operated by Dan Wyatt. \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://vancouversymphony.org/event/chamber-music-series-june-performance/
LOCATION:Kiggins Theatre\, 1011 Main Street\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Music Series
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180604
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SUMMARY:Classical Concert – Young Artists' Performance
DESCRIPTION:  \nDETAILS\n  \nThe Vancouver Symphony concludes its 39th season with a concert that features the three gold medalists of the 24th Annual Young Artists Competition along with the Gustav Holst’s legendary “The Planets” on Saturday\, June 2nd at 3 pm and Sunday\, June 3rd at 7 pm. Each performance is at Skyview Concert Hall. Violinist Evan Llafet\, violist Shania Watts and pianist Christopher Yoon will perform. Maestro Salvador Brotons conducts.\n \nTake a journey through space to visit the planets up close in our award winning real-time Animation for Holst’s “The Planets”. This Voyage of Discovery 2 edition adds the latest breathtaking NASA animations and stills in a new High Definition presentation that will stimulate your imagination. \nWatch as the Mars Rover travels through space\, soft lands on Mars and begins its’ exploration and documentation. Watch as a tornado appears on the Mars surface and view real NASA satellite photos of an actual Mars tornado. See animations of solar flares from the sun hitting Venus\, the surface of Mercury\, Jupiter’s Big Red Spot\, comets hitting Jupiter’s surface\, Saturn’s rings close-up and much more. \n  \n\nEvan Llafet\, violin\nGrade 11\nMountain View High School ~ Vancouver\, WA\nSelection: Walton Violin Concerto\, 1st Movement\nTeacher: Carol Sindell \nEvan Llafet\, 17\, is a senior at Mountain View High School Vancouver. He studies violin with Carol Sindell and voice with Linda Appert. He has performed/studied at the Castleman Quartet Program\, Montecito International Music Festival\, and as a fellow at the National Symphony’s Summer Music Institute. He was a winner in the 2015 OPAYCO concerto competition and has performed with the Portland Columbia Symphony. As a singer\, he has placed 2nd at the Oregon NATS festival and was selected as a national YoungArts winner in voice\, performing at the New World Center in Miami. He has won regional Solo and Ensemble on both instruments. \n  \n\n  \nShania Watts\, viola\nRunning Start Program\nClark College ~ Vancouver\, WA\nSelection: Walton Viola Concerto\, 1st Movement\nTeacher: Brian Quincey \nShania Watts\, age 17\, from Woodland\, WA\, a student in the Running Start program at Clark College\,began her studies on viola at age 13 with Brian Quincey of Portland Oregon.Shania was a concerto winner in the 2015 Oregon Pro Arte Youth Chamber Orchestra competition and a semi-finalist in the Sphinx Competition in 2015\, 2017\, and 2018.Shania has worked with Peter Slowik\, of Oberlin Conservatory\, Steve Tenenbaum\, Csaba Erdelyi\, Brett Duebner\, Ada Meinich\, Carla Trynchuk\, Philippe Quint\, and Dimitri Murrath. Shania also enjoys performing with her siblings in their string trio\, “300 Watts Trio”. \n  \n\n  \nChristopher Yoon\, piano\nGrade 12\nWestview High School ~ Portland\, OR\nSelection: Franz Liszt Piano Concerto #1\nTeacher: Dr. Renato Fabbro \nChristopher Yoon\, a senior at Westview High School\, began studying piano at age 5 under former teacher Paula Watt and currently studies with Dr. Renato Fabbro since 2014. He performed with the Central Oregon Symphony and Beaverton Symphony Orchestra in 2016; won 2nd Prize in the 2017 MTNA State Senior Piano Competition; 2nd Prize in the 2016 Lillian Pettibone Scholarship Competition; and 3rd prize in the 2015 Suzanne Raines Scholarship Competition. Christopher will be performing with the Central Oregon Symphony in February 2018. Christopher is a current member of the Portland Youth Philharmonic. \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://vancouversymphony.org/event/classical-concert-young-artists-performance/
LOCATION:Skyview Concert Hall\, 1300 NW 139th St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98685\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180520T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180520T170000
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SUMMARY:The VSO "Goes Back To The Movies!" With Live Musical Accompaniment: Chamber Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:DETAILS\nLADY WINDERMERE’S FAN\nErnst Lubitsch was one of the greatest comedy directors from the 1910s through the 1940s. His films are infused with whimsy and witty use of off-screen space and symbolic objects\, and he always brings the audience in on the joke. \n  \nFor one of Lubitsch’s most charming silent comedies\, a play by Oscar Wilde was transformed into a silent film. It may seem impossible to adapt Wilde’s verbal wit into a non-verbal medium\, but Lubitsch rises to the task; expanding the play’s restricted timeline and settings to cinematic proportions\, and replacing verbal witicisms with visual witicisms. In fact\, only two lines from the play make it into the film. The result is a supremely subtle and well-acted comedy\, especially with Irene Rich as Mrs. Erlynne\, the woman with a mysterious past\, and Ronald Colman\, as the morally corrupt but charming Lord Darlington. \n  \nThis new score was premiered at the San Francisco Silent Film Festival in December 2017\, and this is only the second performance. It is full of sparkling dance music\, and some of the finest “photoplay music” available for silent film orchestras at the time the film was first seen. \n 
URL:https://vancouversymphony.org/event/chamber-music-series-may-performance/
LOCATION:Kiggins Theatre\, 1011 Main Street\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Music Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180428T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180428T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T021025
CREATED:20180116T054338Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Evening of Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Live Benefit Concert\nWorld-Renown Jazz Clarinetist Ken Peplowski\nClark College Jazz Band
URL:https://vancouversymphony.org/event/3rd-annual-evening-of-jazz/
LOCATION:Clark College\, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180416
DTSTAMP:20260404T021025
CREATED:20170717T201255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170816T193324Z
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SUMMARY:Classical Concert – VSO Pops Series: Adventures in Film & Fantasy
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n  \nCONCERT PROGRAM\nFeaturing legendary film and symphonic video game music for all generations. Including selections from Lord of the Rings\, Back to the Future\, Magnificent Seven\, Legend of Zelda and more! \nAdditional information will be announced at a later date. \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://vancouversymphony.org/event/classical-concert-vso-pops-series-adventures-in-film-fantasy/
LOCATION:Skyview Concert Hall\, 1300 NW 139th St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98685\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180318T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T021025
CREATED:20170717T204339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170816T193302Z
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SUMMARY:A Celtic Celebration (Bagpipes\, Green Beer\, And Celtic Inspired Music): Chamber Concert Series
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n  \nDETAILS\nNow in its seventh season\, the series was co-created by Dr. Michael C. Liu\, the VSO pianist and board member\, and Dr. Igor Shakhman\, VSO Executive Director and Principal Clarinet\, to present great musicians playing in a very intimate setting. The content of each concert is unique\, and most of the participating musicians are members of The Vancouver Symphony. \nPrices are $25 for adults and $10 for students. Save money with one of the ticket packages! \nABOUT THE VENUE\nPrimarily known as a movie theater\, the Kiggins Theatre was designed in the Art Deco style by architect Day Walter Hilborn and named for former Vancouver mayor and businessman John P. Kiggins. Opened in 1936\, the theater was renovated and reopened in September 2011. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. The theatre is owned and operated by Dan Wyatt. \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://vancouversymphony.org/event/chamber-music-series-march-performance/
LOCATION:Kiggins Theatre\, 1011 Main Street\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Music Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180226
DTSTAMP:20260404T021025
CREATED:20170717T201148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180201T195550Z
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SUMMARY:Classical Concert – The Three B's: Brahms\, Brotons & Beethoven
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets
URL:https://vancouversymphony.org/event/classical-concert-the-three-bs-brahms-brotons-beethoven/
LOCATION:Skyview Concert Hall\, 1300 NW 139th St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98685\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180223T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180223T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T021025
CREATED:20180209T194110Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Distinguished Speaker Series Featuring Maestro Salvador Brotons
DESCRIPTION:VSO PRESENTS 2ND ANNUAL DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES FEATURING INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED CONDUCTOR AND COMPOSER\, MAESTRO SALVADOR BROTONS\nLEGENDARY CONDUCTOR WILL BE JOINED BY LA PHILHARMONIC\n PRINCIPAL TROMBONIST DAVID REJANO AND OTHER GUESTS AT WAREHOUSE 23 RESTAURANT IN VANCOUVER WA \n(Vancouver\, WA) The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra announces its Second Annual Distinguished Speaker Series fundraising luncheon featuring special guest Maestro Salvador Brotons and internationally acclaimed Principal Trombonist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic\, David Rejano. \nAll Classical Portland Radio 89.9 FM’s Matt Rogers will lead the discussion that explores the positive impact music and other arts have in local populations\, the relevance\, roles and responsibilities of a cultural community and the importance of building arts-based neighborhoods. \n“Maestro Brotons is in his 27th year as a Music Director and Conductor of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and we are thrilled to have this unique opportunity to learn from his experience of being a part of this great community for nearly three decades”\, says VSO Executive Director\, Igor Shakhman. \nAbout Salvador Brotons\nSalvador Brotons was born in Barcelona into a family of musicians. He studied flute with his father and continued his musical studies at the Barcelona Music Conservatory where he earned advanced degrees in flute\, composition and conducting. In 1985 he won a Fulbright scholarship and moved to the US where he obtained a doctorate in music from Florida State University. \nAs a composer\, he has written more than 130 pieces\, mostly orchestral and chamber works\, and has won major composition awards\, including the Premio Orquesta Nacional de España (1977)\, for his Cuatro Piezas para Cuerdas\, the Jove d’Or prize (1980)\, the Premio Ciutat de Barcelona (in 1983 for his first symphony\, and in 1986 for his piece Absències (for narrator and orchestra)\, Southeastern Composers League Award for his Sinfonietta da Camera (1986)\, the Madison University Flute Choir Composition Award (1987) for his Flute Suite and the Premio Reina Sofia de Composición (1991) for his piece Virtus for Orchestra. He has also received many commissions.\nMany of his works have been published and recorded in several CDs in Europe and in the US for labels such as Naxos\, EMI\, Auvidis\, Naxos\, Albany Records\, Keys\, Harmonia Mundi and RNE. He has been the Music Director and Conductor of the Orquestra Sinfónica de las Islas Baleares Ciudad de Palma (1997-2001\, 2009-2013) and the Orquestra Sinfónica del Vallés (1997-2002). As conductor and music director of The VSO\, he has received the Arts Council Award by Clark County and the City of Vancouver (remove space here)\, as well as the Kiwanis Rose Award (2005). At present he is the Conductor of the Barcelona Symphonic Band. Beside the U.S. and Spain\, he has guest conducted orchestras internationally in Israel\, France\, Germany\, China\, Poland\, South Korea\, Mexico\, Uruguay\, and Colombia. Currently\, he combines a busy schedule as a conductor and composer of a number of commissions of various genres. Since 2001 he has been a Professor of Composition and Orchestra Conducting at the Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya (ESMUC). Dr. Brotons resides in Barcelona with his wife\, Dr. Melissa Brotons\, renowned music therapist and Director of the inter-university Master’s in Music Therapy in Barcelona. Their daughter\, Clara\, is a college student in New York. \nAbout David Rejano\nDavid Rejano is the Principal Trombone of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra since 2016. He was born in Badajoz (Spain)\, and initially studied music at the Conservatory in Madrid. Then he moved to the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris\, with professor Gilles Millière\, where he graduated with the Diplôme de Formation Supérieur – Mention très bien à l’unanimité and the Prix Spécial du Jury. He joins the Los Angeles Philharmonic as Principal Trombone this month. \nAs a student\, David Rejano was a member of several youth orchestras\, among them the National Youth Orchestra of Spain\, the European Union Youth Orchestra\, and the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra (with Daniel Barenboim and Pierre Boulez). He has performed as guest Principal Trombone with the Berliner Philharmoniker\, the Orchestre National de France\, the Orchestre de l’Opéra de Paris\, and the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks\, under the direction of conductors such as Kurt Masur\, Valery Gergiev\, Zubin Mehta\, Lorin Maazel\, Gustavo Dudamel\, Daniel Barenboim\, and Andris Nelsons.\nFrom 2002 to 2007 David Rejano was Principal Trombone with the Orquesta Sinfónica de Navarra\, from 2007 to 2010 Principal Trombone with the Orquesta del Gran Teatro del Liceo de Barcelona\, and from 2010 to 2016 Principal Trombone with the Münchner Philharmoniker. Rejano appears frequently as soloist and teacher at different festivals\, such as the Concours National de Trombone de France\, the Festival Européen du Trombone (Strasbourg)\, the Sapporo Festival\, the Summer Brass Festival\, and the International Trombone Festival.\nDavid is very active teaching\, giving masterclasses all over the world as well as coaching youth orchestras. He is a Bach Performing Artist. \nCalendar Editors\, please note: \nVSO Second Annual Distinguished Speaker Series\nMaestro Salvador Brotons\, Music Director of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra\nDavid Rejano\, Principal Trombonist of the LA Philharmonic Orchestra\nFriday\, February 23rd at 11:30am\nWarehouse 23 Restaurant\, 100 Columbia St. #102\, Vancouver WA \nTickets: $75\nLunch is included at this event.\nProceeds benefit the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra \n  \nTickets\n\n 
URL:https://vancouversymphony.org/event/2nd-annual-distinguished-speaker-series-featuring-maestro-salvador-brotons/
LOCATION:Warehouse 23\, Vancouver\, WA\, 100 Columbia St #102\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180223T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180223T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T021025
CREATED:20180130T184732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180130T190544Z
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SUMMARY:The Transforming Power of Music and The Arts
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n \n  \nDETAILS\nHow important is music in our community? Cities around the world have successfully leveraged music programs and the arts as an important part of their revitalization projects to increase tourism and other economic activity\, regenerate underutilized urban real estate\, and improve community engagement. \nJoin VSO Maestro Salvador Brotons\, Los Angeles Philharmonic principal trombonist David Rejano\, “Hello Vancouver” host Temple Lentz\, All Classical Portland Radio 89.9FM’s Matt Rogers and others in a panel discussion that explores the positive impact music and other arts have in local populations\, the relevance\, roles & responsibilities of a cultural community and why building arts-based neighborhoods is so important.  \nABOUT THE VENUE\nWarehouse 23 will serve up a delicious lunch with mimosas for this fundraising event. \nWarehouse 23 • 100 Columbia St #102\, Vancouver WA \nTickets: $75 \nonline or by calling 360-735-7278 \nEvent begins Friday\, February 23 at 11:30am \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://vancouversymphony.org/event/2894/
LOCATION:Warehouse 23\, Vancouver\, WA\, 100 Columbia St #102\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180222T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180222T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T021025
CREATED:20180209T190148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180209T190148Z
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SUMMARY:L.A. PHIL PRINCIPAL TROMBONE PRESENTS MASTERCLASS AT BEACOCK MUSIC FOR AN AFTERNOON FILLED WITH MUSIC\, DISCUSSIONS & MORE
DESCRIPTION:L.A. PHIL PRINCIPAL TROMBONE PRESENTS MASTERCLASS AT BEACOCK MUSIC FOR AN AFTERNOON FILLED WITH MUSIC\, DISCUSSIONS & MORE\nFEB 22\, 4-6PM ~ FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC \nYOUTUBE VIDEO (David Rejano) \n(Vancouver\, WA) Acclaimed trombonist David Rejano will appear on February 22nd from 4-6pm at Beacock Music for an afternoon of mentoring young musicians\, conversation and a special appearance by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra brass section\, announced today by VSO Executive Director\, Igor Shakhman. As part of this unique event Mr. Rejano will lead a public masterclass and answer audience questions in a lively Q&A session. This event will precede Mr. Rejano’s highly anticipated solo performances with The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra on February 24th and 25th. Conn-Selmer\, Inc. is generously sponsoring Mr. Rejano’s appearance.   \nAbout David Rejano \nDavid Rejano is the Principal Trombone of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\nsince 2016. He was born in Badajoz (Spain)\, and initially studied music at the Conservatory in Madrid. Then he moved to the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris\, with professor Gilles Millière\, where he graduated with the Diplôme de Formation Supérieur – Mention très bien à l’unanimité and the Prix Spécial du Jury. He joins the Los Angeles Philharmonic as Principal Trombone this month. \nAs a student\, David Rejano was a member of several youth orchestras\, among them the National Youth Orchestra of Spain\, the European Union Youth Orchestra\, and the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra (with Daniel Barenboim and Pierre Boulez). He has performed as guest Principal Trombone with the Berliner Philharmoniker\, the Orchestre National de France\, the Orchestre de l’Opéra de Paris\, and the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks\, under the direction of conductors such as Kurt Masur\, Valery Gergiev\, Zubin Mehta\, Lorin Maazel\, Gustavo Dudamel\, Daniel Barenboim\, and Andris Nelsons. \nFrom 2002 to 2007 David Rejano was Principal Trombone with the Orquesta Sinfónica de Navarra\, from 2007 to 2010 Principal Trombone with the Orquesta del Gran Teatro del Liceo de Barcelona\, and from 2010 to 2016 Principal Trombone with the Münchner Philharmoniker. Rejano appears frequently as soloist and teacher at different festivals\, such as the Concours National de Trombone de France\, the Festival Européen du Trombone (Strasbourg)\, the Sapporo Festival\, the Summer Brass Festival\, and the International Trombone Festival.\nDavid is very active teaching\, giving masterclasses all over the world as well as coaching youth orchestras. He is a Bach Performing Artist. \nAbout Conn-Selmer\, Inc.\nConn-Selmer\, under a portfolio of brands\, is the leading manufacturer and distributor of musical instruments for student\, amateur\, and professional use. With a tradition of innovation and superior musical performance\, brands such as Vincent Bach\, C.G. Conn\, King\, Holton\, Selmer\, Armstrong\, Leblanc\, Ludwig\, Musser\, and Scherl & Roth have earned a legacy of respect unparalleled by any other builders. Through its educational outreach team\, led by Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser\, Conn-Selmer is the industry leader in providing support and advocacy tools specifically tailored to music education. \nAbout Beacock Music\nBeacock Music is a family-owned company since 1976.  The founders\, Dale and Susan Beacock\, opened the doors as a place for music lessons. Today\, Beacock Music is one of the largest independent music stores in the country; boasting an award-winning Education Center\, complete repair facilities\, an outstanding School Services Division\, a vibrant retail floor\,  Standing Ovation cafe\, large rental and print music departments.  Every summer\, Beacock Music partners with the VSO to present the Musical Petting Zoo at the VSO’s Outdoor Concert In The Park\, allowing children of all ages the opportunity to touch and try out a musical instrument. \nCalendar Editors\, please note:\nAn Afternoon With David Rejano\, Masterclass & More\nThursday\, February 22nd from 4 to 6p\nBeacock Music\, 1420 SE 163rd Ave.\, Vancouver WA 98683\nFREE and open to the public but reservations are required\, as seating is limited.\nRSVP to: theVSO@vancouversymphony.org or (360) 735-7278\nFind out more at vancouversymphony.org \nAbout The VSO\nNow in its 39th season\, The VSO has been a cornerstone of Southwest Washington’s arts community\, providing world-renowned classical music\, promoting young musicians\, and opening doors to classical music for young audiences through events such as the annual In-School concerts\, Young Artists Competition and various family-styled special events and performances. A full-sized professional orchestra of over 70 core members provides performs a multi-concert classical season every year. Symphony performances are at Skyview Concert Hall\, 1300 NW 139th Street\, Vancouver.  \nAbout our Sponsors\nThe VSO is generously supported by All Classical Portland\, Oregon Public Broadcasting\, The Community Foundation of SW Washington\, The Firstenburg Foundation\, The Columbian\, and Michelle’s Pianos.
URL:https://vancouversymphony.org/event/l-a-phil-principal-trombone-presents-masterclass-at-beacock-music-for-an-afternoon-filled-with-music-discussions-more/
LOCATION:Beacock Music\, 1420 SE 163rd Ave\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98683\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T021025
CREATED:20180110T035257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T224744Z
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SUMMARY:24th Annual Young Artists Competition
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n \n  \nDETAILS\nStudents vie for over $5\,000 in scholarship money and chance to perform with VSO. \nEvery season\, one of the best-attended and most eagerly anticipated events is the\nVSO Young Artists Competition and the performances of the three winners with the\norchestra at this season’s closing concerts on June 2nd & 3rd. These are joyous events\nthat celebrate the area’s incredible musical talent.  \n\nFollowing the initial judging of application CDs by select area musicians at 1:00 pm\, the three top candidates in each category will compete February 11\, 2018\, in front of an audience at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vancouver for the scholarship prizes of $1\,000 for first place\, $500 for second place and $250 for third place. \n\nFirst place finishers then perform their winning selections with Maestro Brotons and The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at our June 2nd & 3rd\, 2018 concerts at Skyview Concert Hall.\n \nThis Event Is free to the Public\n 
URL:https://vancouversymphony.org/event/24th-annual-young-artists-competition/
LOCATION:Trinity Lutheran Church\, 309 W 39th St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180129
DTSTAMP:20260404T021025
CREATED:20170717T201026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180618T184319Z
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SUMMARY:Classical Concert – Journeys
DESCRIPTION:CONCERT PROGRAM\nSymphony No. 45\, “Farewell”………………………Haydn\nSymphony No. 9\, “From the New World”………………………Dvorak \nMore information will be added at a later date. \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://vancouversymphony.org/event/classical-concert-journeys/
LOCATION:Skyview Concert Hall\, 1300 NW 139th St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98685\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180121T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T021025
CREATED:20170717T204030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170816T193207Z
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SUMMARY:The VSO "Goes Back To The Movies!" With Live Musical Accompaniment: Chamber Concert Series
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n  \nDETAILS\nNow in its seventh season\, the series was co-created by Dr. Michael C. Liu\, the VSO pianist and board member\, and Dr. Igor Shakhman\, VSO Executive Director and Principal Clarinet\, to present great musicians playing in a very intimate setting. The content of each concert is unique\, and most of the participating musicians are members of The Vancouver Symphony. \nPrices are $25 for adults and $10 for students. Save money with one of the ticket packages! \nABOUT THE VENUE\nPrimarily known as a movie theater\, the Kiggins Theatre was designed in the Art Deco style by architect Day Walter Hilborn and named for former Vancouver mayor and businessman John P. Kiggins. Opened in 1936\, the theater was renovated and reopened in September 2011. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. The theatre is owned and operated by Dan Wyatt. \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://vancouversymphony.org/event/chamber-music-series-january-performance/
LOCATION:Kiggins Theatre\, 1011 Main Street\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Music Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171211
DTSTAMP:20260404T021025
CREATED:20171019T200935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171024T225040Z
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SUMMARY:Classical Concert – VSO Holiday Pops Series: Winter Classics
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n  \nCONCERT PROGRAM\nFeaturing music from Frozen\, The Nutcracker\, Viennese Waltzes and other seasonal favorites. \nAdditional information will be announced at a later date. \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://vancouversymphony.org/event/classical-concert-vso-holiday-pops-series-winter-classics/
LOCATION:Skyview Concert Hall\, 1300 NW 139th St.\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98685\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171119T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T021025
CREATED:20171018T203929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171024T225022Z
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SUMMARY:VSO Legacy Series- Young Artists From Past Competitions Take Center Stage - November Performance
DESCRIPTION:DETAILS\nNow in its seventh season\, the series was co-created by Dr. Michael C. Liu\, the VSO pianist and board member\, and Dr. Igor Shakhman\, VSO Executive Director and Principal Clarinet\, to present great musicians playing in a very intimate setting. The content of each concert is unique\, and most of the participating musicians are members of The Vancouver Symphony. \nPrices are $25 for adults and $10 for students. Save money with one of the ticket packages! \nABOUT THE VENUE\nPrimarily known as a movie theater\, the Kiggins Theatre was designed in the Art Deco style by architect Day Walter Hilborn and named for former Vancouver mayor and businessman John P. Kiggins. Opened in 1936\, the theater was renovated and reopened in September 2011. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. The theatre is owned and operated by Dan Wyatt. \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://vancouversymphony.org/event/chamber-music-series-november-performance/
LOCATION:Kiggins Theatre\, 1011 Main Street\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Music Series
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