Sunday, March 1@3pm
Vallejo Symphony Presents Trio Maxim. Haydn, Borodin, Gershwin. First Presbyterian Church, Vallejo. $10-$20. 707-643-4441 or http://bpt.me/698170
Christian Baldini, conductor
Carrie Hennessey, soprano
Mika Pelo, ‘Satellite’
Celebrated Mozart and Verdi Arias, with Carrie Hennessey, soprano
Schumann, Symphony No. 1 in B-flat Major Op. 38 ‘Spring’
What a delight it is to share with you a program featuring wonderful composers that I admire and that I feel very close to. Mika Pelo is a Swedish composer of great imagination and breadth of expression. His compositions are performed internationally, and he is also a Berkeley resident, which makes featuring his music to local audiences even more exciting. Verdi and Mozart are two of the most important operatic geniuses, and we will be featuring them with the phenomenal soprano Carrie Hennessey. Dramatic, surprising and tender music is going to prepare you for Schumann’s energetic and beautiful Symphony No. 1, which was sketched in just five days, and completed shortly thereafter. In it, Schumann found a fresh way to describe through his music a poem by Adolph Böttger, whose last stanza reads “In the valley spring blooms forth!” — Christian Baldini
Marc Taddei, conductor
Hadleigh Adams, baritone
Stravinsky, “Apollo”
Beethoven (arr. Weingartner), “An die ferne geliebte”
Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 5 in E minor
Haydn Symphony No. 6 in D major, ‘Morning’
Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major
Featuring Sara Davis Buechner
Sibelius Symphony No. 5 in E-flat major
Marc Taddei, conductor
We begin our season with a sunrise! Haydn’s exquisite Symphony No. 6subtitled Morning opens Vallejo Symphony’s 85th season with a virtuosic showpiece for all sections of the orchestra. Next, celebrated pianist Sara Davis Buechner performs Prokofiev’s upbeat, witty Piano Concerto No. 3, deservedly one of his most popular works. To end the concert, VSO presents Sibelius Symphony No. 5, a majestic work by a composer at the height of his powers.
Pianist Sara Davis Buechner has been praised on four continents for “…her intelligence, integrity and all-encompassing technical prowess…”(New York Times),”… fascinating and astounding virtuosity…” (Philippine Star), “…and thoughtful artistry in the full service of music…” (Washington Post). “Buechner has no superior,” says Japan’s In Tune magazine.
His son Peter Michael Escovedo will be joining his amazing ensemble in the lounge for an incredible musical experience on the first Wednesday in March. This is a month long dedication to “Pops” for his ongoing contribution to latin jazz and art enjoyed by fans all around the world! Come back every Wednesday in the month of March to hear other family members and close friends dedicate a night of music to Pete Escovedo and enjoy his Art Gallery in the lounge cafe, food off the taco truck, and groove to the sounds of all the fantastic musicians joining this month long celebration. Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 28, for the big show featuring the E Family Band and many special guests on the Empress Theatre stage playing some serious latin grooves that will bring this celebration to a triumphant finale!
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Remembering James — The Life and Music of James Brown Remembering James, a new theatrical Play, starring Broadway World Awards nominee Dedrick Weathersby, tells the story of The Godfather of Soul, James Brown. Spanning nearly two decades of his monumental career, you’ll see how a divided country, the growing Civil Rights movement and the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. shaped the artist’s work. Through the eyes and narration through long-time manager Ben Bart. An eight-piece band accompanies the show, bringing the passion of his music alive. Some songs include “Please Please,” “Cold Sweat,” “I Feel Good” and “This a Man’s World.”
Learn the basics about propagating plants. We will talk about seeds, cuttings, layering, and division. Learn about different growing media and supplies that you’ll need to be successful at propagation. This is a hands-on class so prepare to get your hands dirty. Space is limited so sign up early. Class instructor: Rachel Hoff is a licensed Landscape Architect, owns Grow a Pear Nursery, has been gardening for over 20 years and teaching gardening workshops for the past seven years. REFUND POLICY: You will receive a full refund if you cancel at least 5 days in advance. Refunds will not be given if you cancel with less than 5 days before the class, however, you are free to send someone in your stead.
Theta Pi Chapter along with the Vallejo City Unified School District are back again with another exciting event featuring some of the Bay Areas talented youth. This year we have vocal performances; visual artists; dancers; dramatic interpretation; and instrumental performances. This is an event you truly don’t want to miss!
We will be awarding cash prizes to our winners along with a chance to perform at the 75th Annual Omega Psi Phi Fraternity12th District Convention in Anaheim, CA. The winner of the district competition will get an all expense paid trip to perform at the National Convention in Tampa Bay, Florida.
Come out and tell a friend to tell a friend. Our youth can’t wait to show you what they’ve got!