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Vashon Chamber Music Festival
Hear the joyful strains of Schumann, romantic Clarinet Trio by Brahms, expressive music from Beethoven's middle period and much more when Vashon Chamber Music brings together some of the region's best classical musicians for the annual chamber music festival.
These stellar musicians will participate in the three evening musical event: ODEONQUARTET, Duo Patterson (viola, violin); Hammill-Davis Duo, Francoise Régnat, piano; Patricia Kostek, clarinet; Martin Kuuskmann, bassoon; Alex Shapiro, guest composer; and Karin Choo, violin.
Thursday night only, ODEONQUARTET will perform music by Shapiro, Golijov and Beethoven and more at Vashon Methodist Church. Last year, the group received an enthusiastic standing ovation for their Russian minimalist program. Hammill, who joined the group just over a year ago, loves that the quartet is constantly breaking new ground in classical works.
"Beethoven's Opus 59, #1 was composed at the beginning of his middle period. It's buoyant, youthful and freshenormously expressive and energetic; It's just glorious," added Davis.
ODEONQUARTET will also perform two original works by guest composer Alex Shapiro, who composes acoustic and electro acoustic pieces known for their lyricism and drama. Published by Activist Music, Shapiro's music may be heard in concerts and broadcasts across the U.S. and internationally, and can be found on over twenty commercially released CDs. Educated at The Juilliard School and Manhattan School of Music, Shapiro's honors and awards include those from The American Music Center, ASCAP, the American Composers Forum and many more. She curently resides on San Juan Island. Shapiro will discuss her work in an informal pre-concert lecture Thursday at 6:45 pm.
Friday and Saturday evenings, program will include works by Mozart, Brahms, Schumann and Arvo Pärt. The ensemble will also perform variations on Pachelbel's Canon, in the styles of various composers.
A condensed version of the Friday/Saturday program will be performed Saturday in a free family concert 10:30 am, at the Blue Heron Art Center.
Saturday is a repeat of Friday's program. Purchase tickets for individual concerts or purchase a combined two-concert ticket(Thursday & Friday OR Thursday & Saturday)
and receive a discount.
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LocationBlue Heron Art Center
19704 Vashon Hwy SW
Vashon Island, WA 98070
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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