Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra to host chamber concert series

Michael Carroll, pianist and co-artistic director, and Lisa Lanza, pianist and a founding member of the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series, take a break from practice. (Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra)

Michael Carroll, pianist and co-artistic director, and Lisa Lanza, pianist and a founding member of the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series, take a break from practice. (Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra)

PORT LUDLOW — The Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra will host a performance in its chamber music series at 2 p.m. Saturday.

The free concert will be at the Port Ludlow Community Church, 9534 Oak Bay Road, Port Ludlow.

The concert will feature Vincent Oneppo, clarinet; Tamara Rotz, flute; Anne Krabill, oboe; Pamela Roberts, cello; Laurel Sprigg, soprano; Michael Carroll, piano; Sung-Ling Hsu, piano; and Lisa Lanza, piano.

The program will include “Slavonic Dances for Four Hands,” Op. 72, No. 2 and Op. 46, No. 8 by Antonin Dvorak; Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011, “Prelude” by J.S. Bach; “Neapolitan Tarantella for Clarinet and Piano” by Alfred Pasquala Zambarano; Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio, “Sentimentale” by Claude Bolling; “The Lake Isle of Innisfree” by Ben Moore; “Jardin Antiquo”by Carlos Guastavino; “Io son l’umile ancella” from Adriana Lecouvreur by Francesco Cilea; Oboe Sonata, DM, Op. 166 by Camille Saint-Saens; and Clarinet Trio in A minor, Op. 114, mov. 3 and 4 by Johannes Brahms.

Donations, accepted at the door, will benefit Olive Crest: Strong Families, Strong Children. Olive Crest is dedicated to preventing child abuse by strengthening, equipping and restoring children and families in crisis.

“We are proud of the ongoing development of this chamber music series,” said Pamela Roberts, the series’ artistic co-director. “Talented local musicians generously volunteer their time so people can attend admission-free and enjoy exciting high-quality programs. Those who are able to donate at the door provide valuable support to organizations such as Olive Crest. This model of giving creates a fun and fulfilling activity for both our community and our musicians.”

Audience members are invited to a short reception after the concert.

For more information, visit www.ptsymphony.org/chamber-music-series.

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