Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra: Piano Pieces
The Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra will present their third concert of the season on Saturday, March 3, 2012, 7pm, at the Performing Arts Center of Wenatchee (PAC). The concert, titled “Piano Pieces”, will feature orchestral works originally composed for piano. On the program is Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite with melodies inspired by nursery rhymes, and Ravel’s famous arrangement of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Popular Northwest oboist Brent Hages will be featured in a concerto by Bach. Also on the program is a premier of Earth, from “The Elements”, composed by symphony violist Aaron Davis for his master’s degree thesis.
Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra Music Director and Conductor Dr. Nikolas Caoile will present a Concert Prelude (pre-concert lecture) beginning at 6pm. The Prelude is complimentary to all ticket holders.
Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1947, is in its 65th season and second season under the artistic leadership of Dr. Nikolas Caoile, who received rave reviews during his inaugural season with the symphony. Caoile is Director of Orchestral Activities at Central Washington University.
Tickets can be purchased at the PAC box office by calling 663-ARTS (663-2787) or in person at 123 N. Wenatchee Avenue. Individual concert main floor tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Premium balcony individual tickets are $25. A “Rest of Season” ticket package which includes a ticket to each of the remaining three symphony concerts of the season can be purchased at a discount. For more information on the WVSO 65th anniversary season visit www.wenatcheesymphony.org or call the symphony at 667-2640.
Date and Time
Saturday Mar 3, 2012
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM PST
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 7pm
Location
Performing Arts Center of Wenatchee
Fees/Admission
$20 main floor, $25 Premium balcony
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Contact Information
Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra, 667-2640
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