February 15, 2007
Guitars, double bass, piano among latest from School of Music
The UW School of Music has several concert events in coming days, including guitar students, a double bass player and guest artists the Affinity Ensemble and pianist Christina Valdes. All three coming events will be held in the Brechemin Auditorium.
On Friday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m., students of Steven Novacek will perform guitar duos, trios and ensembles in a concert titled Guitar Ensemble. All tickets are $5.
International touring artist Christina Valdes will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, in a recital of 20th and 21st century music, with a focus on French composers. Valdes has found renown for her innovative programs both as a soloist and a chamber musician. Tickets for this concert are $10 each.
On Sunday, Feb. 18 will be a concert by the Seattle Symphony’s newest double bass player, Joseph Kaufman. “Barry Lieberman & Friends: Joseph Kaufman, double bass will be performed at 2 p.m., and all tickets are $10.
Finally, on Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m., the Affinity ensemble, a group of talented local musicians, many of whom are teachers, who play contemporary classical works, will perform in a concert that features the work of several Northwest composers, such as Brad Sherman, Ryan Hare, Christopher Sainin, Chris Stover and Sarah Bassingthwaighte. (See also an article in the Health Sciences section of this issue about musician/research scientist Eric Rhynes, an Affinity member.)
For more information or to purchase tickets, call the School of Music at 206-685-8384 or visit online at www.music.washington.edu.
