Summer Volunteer Opportunity: “The Classical Northwest”
MYS alum Amir Avsker is organizing a new performance opportunity for local musicians this summer. From Amir:
“The Classical Northwest is a new music festival that will take place in Portland during the first week of August. The festival will include three orchestra concerts, masterclasses, and opportunities to put together and perform your own chamber music programs. Participation in the festival is free and will allow you to work with some of the most respected professionals in the region.”
A concert including Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 is scheduled for Sunday, August 2nd at 7pm at The Reser. Rehearsals 5:30pm-8:30pm on July 20, 23, 27 & 30. Dress rehearsal on Friday 7/31 at 2pm. Soundcheck on Sunday 8/2 at 3pm and concert at 7pm.
I will be playing principal viola for this, and I hope many of you will join. It should be fun. If you have any questions, please contact Amir directly: amir.avsker@gmail.com
READING SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
From Amir:
The readings will include Beethoven’s 5th Symphony, Elgar’s Cello Concerto, Brahms’s Tragic Overture, and Haydn’s Farewell Symphony, as well as two pieces premiered by MYS through the Authentic Voice Commission and several other works.
This is meant to be a fun and casual reading. No need to heavily prepare; just show up and enjoy playing this wonderful music!
Details
Location: Concert School of Music (9150 SW Pioneer Ct H, Wilsonville, OR 97070)
11:00am-1:00pm
Mozart – Piano Concerto No. 7
Haydn – Symphony No. 45 “Farewell”
2:00-4:30pm
Elaina Stuppler – Locks, Lights, Out of Sight
Brahms – Tragic Overture
Amir Avsker – Freedom Overture
Steven James – Barbarisms
6:00-8:30pm
Verdi – Prelude to Act I of La Traviata
Elgar – Cello Concerto
Bruch – Kol Nidrei
Beethoven – Symphony No. 5
Please contact Amir directly if you’re interested in participating: amir.avsker@gmail.com
