From the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival
Jon Kimura Parker, “Jackie” will open the Music Lovers Seminars on Friday, Aug. 9
Before you attend a concert at the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, which takes place August 9th through 24th, go behind the scenes and add depth to your concert experience.
Music Lovers Seminars are presented for every program, and the lecturers are notables from the Pacific Northwest as well as musicians from the concert season line-up. Seminars take place at St. Francis Catholic Church from 9 am to 12:30 pm and include the rare opportunity to attend a closed rehearsal for that evening’s performance.
Tickets are $30; young adults18 and under attend free. To order, visit www.oicmf.org and click on “Summer Festival Tickets Buy Online Now” – or through the Box Office, Wednesday through Friday, noon-4. If you have questions, please call the OICMF office 376-6636.
World renowned pianist Jon Kimura Parker “Jackie” kicks off the seminars on a high note Friday, August 9th for the Three’s Company concert. One of the most sought-after performing pianists, Jackie is Professor of Piano at The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University and Artistic Advisor of the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival.
On Tuesday, August 13th, Violist Toby Appel will lecture on the great music and the stories behind Moonlit Music. Toby, who is also performing during the Festival, is on the faculty at The Juilliard School and a commentator for National Public Radio.
OICMF is delighted to welcome Verne Windham as a new guest lecturer for César Salad. Verne is an acclaimed musician, conductor and Director of Music and Arts for KPBX Public Radio in Spokane. Popular lecturer Lisa Bergman returns to provide insights for the Orcas~trations: Bravura! Concert. Lisa is a pianist, Artistic Director of Mostly Nordic Chamber Series and host of KING-FM’s nightly program Exploring Music with Lisa Bergman.
Another well-known name from the Pacific Northwest is new to the list of lecturers this year. Roupen Shakarian, composer, conductor and Music Director of Skagit Symphony will take seminar-goers behind the closing concert, Czech Mate.
Music Lovers Seminar sponsor and OICMF Board Member Glenn Prestwich says,
“In 2007, the inaugural Music Lovers Seminars (MLS) transformed my life in music appreciation – I finally “got” chamber music after a life of symphony and solo piano music listening. It was the charismatic George Shangrow who catalyzed this transformation. Each of our MLS speakers now — in his or her own uniquely engaging and informative style — brings the personality and music of the composer to life, and provides musical touchstones that so magnificently enhance the listening experience in the concerts. And going to the rehearsals! What a privilege to hear how a concert piece comes together and gets fine–tuned by great musicians into glorious music that transcends the notes on the page!”
Music Lovers Seminar Schedule:
Friday, Aug. 9 Three’s Company with Jon Kimura Parker
Tuesday, Aug. 13 Moonlit Music with Toby Appel
Friday, Aug. 16 César Salad with Verne Windham
Tuesday, Aug. 20 Orcas~trations:Bravura! with Lisa Bergman
Friday, Aug. 23 Czech Mate with Roupen Shakarian
