(Vancouver, WA) The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series is proud to welcome back local young artists from past seasons for its inaugural Legacy Series concert on Sunday, November 19 at 3pm at Vancouver’s historic Kiggins Theatre.
This unique afternoon of music brings together six outstanding musicians from past Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Competitions. Some have had the honor of performing on the Skyview stage under the baton of Maestro Brotons as Gold medalists. Each artist continues to perform throughout the Northwest. 89.9FM All Classical Portland’s Edmund Stone will emcee this performance.
Our Legacy Artists will include: (Bios and high-resolution images available upon request)
Paul Lee, cello (Dr. Michael C. Liu, accompanist)
Hanami Froom, violin (Dr. Michael C. Liu, accompanist)
Monica Chang, piano
Symphony Koss, violin (Dr. Michael C. Liu, accompanist)
Christopher Yoon, piano
Nicholas Dill, violin (Dr. Michael C. Liu, accompanist)
Among the pieces being performed are:
Prelude from Cello Suite No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012, by Johann Sebastian Bach
Movement No. 2 from Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104, by Antonín Dvořák (Paul Lee)
Carmen Fantasy Op. 25 by Pablo de Sarasate (Hanami Froom)
Fantasie-Impromptu in C# minor, Op. 66, by Frédéric Chopin
Daisies Op. 38, No. 3, song transcription by Sergei Rachmaninoff
Novelettes No. 1 in C major and No. 2 in Bb minor by Francis Poulenc (Monica Chang)
Violin Concerto in D minor, Op.47 by Sibelius
Sonata No. 2 I. Grave by Bach
Prelude in G Minor Op. 23, No. 5 by Sergei Rachmaninoff
Intermezzo Etude in Db Major, Op. 40, No. 7 by Nikolai Kapustin
Polonaise in Ab Major, Op. 53 by Frédéric Chopin (Christopher Yoon)
Chaconne in G minor by Tomaso Antonio Vitali
George Gershwin selections from Porgy and Bess transcribed by Jascha Heifetz (Nicholas Dill)
Dr. Michael C. Liu serves as accompanist for the event. Dr. Liu is a physician and professor/teacher of medicine by profession, but a strong advocate for classical music as both a concert pianist and Board member for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.
Calendar Editors, please note:
VSO Chamber Series Presents The Legacy Series Inaugural Concert
Young Artists From Past VSO Competitions Take The Stage
Sunday, November 19th at 3pm
The Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St, Vancouver, WA
Tickets: $25, $10 for students with ID
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