Double Bassist

**Event Title:** Coming Home: Oliver Towne PV Symphony

**Date & Time:** May 01, 2024, 10:00 AM

**Location:** Streaming Free Online

**Event Description:**
Join us for our 30th Annual Education Concert, "Coming Home: Oliver Towne," a captivating orchestral performance designed especially for 3rd- and 4th-graders in Franklin County. This event, presented in partnership with local school districts, brings the enchanting story of Oliver Towne to life. Oliver, a Mountain Lion lost in the Big City, finds his way back home with the assistance of various talking animals. This heartwarming tale, set to the beautiful music of the PV Symphony, aims to enchant young audiences and introduce them to the wonders of orchestral music.

This year's performance features a new work from Andrés Martín, with words by Roger Arvid Anderson, commissioned specifically for the PV Symphony. The piece marks a return for Martín, who last collaborated with the PVSO in March 2021. The concert is a unique opportunity to experience the magic of storytelling combined with the power of music.

**Audience:** This live concert is exclusively performed for about 1,000 3rd- and 4th-grade students and their educators in Franklin County, MA, as part of a special educational initiative. However, the concert recording will be made available to the general public for free streaming in May 2024.

**Sponsors:** The concert is proudly sponsored by the Mary Stuart Rogers Foundation and the Mass Cultural Council, showcasing their commitment to supporting educational and cultural initiatives.

**Access:** The concert will be available for free public streaming in May 2024. For more information on how to access the stream, please contact the Box Office.

**Additional Information:** This event is a testament to the power of community and the arts in education, offering a memorable experience for young students and providing accessible cultural content for the wider public. Don't miss the chance to be part of this special event, celebrating 30 years of educational concerts with the PV Symphony.

Coming Home: Oliver Towne

Join us for an enchanting evening of double bass performances by Luisa Brown-Hernandez, a talented Bachelor of Music student under the guidance of Andrew Raciti. This recital promises to showcase a diverse repertoire, featuring works by Xavier Foley, Erich Wolfgang Korngold arranged by Joel Quarrington, Paul Hindemith, Andrés Martín, and a unique arrangement of Ludwig van Beethoven by Frank Proto. Accompanying Luisa on this musical journey will be Nathan Canfield on piano, Alexis Chae on viola, and Sophie Denhard on double bass.

This event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 8:30pm CDT, in the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall. Located within the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, the Galvin Recital Hall is renowned for its breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, exceptional acoustics, and state-of-the-art sound and video equipment. The hall's design features undulating walls of Forest Stewardship Council-certified wood, covered with a thin layer of African moabi wood, ensuring an unparalleled auditory experience.

Admission to this recital is free, and tickets are not required. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream of the event will be available, allowing you to enjoy the performances from the comfort of your home.

Don't miss this opportunity to support emerging musical talent and experience the depth and richness of the double bass, as brought to life by Luisa Brown-Hernandez and her fellow musicians.

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Luisa Brown-Hernandez, double bass

Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall

Join us for an enchanting evening of double bass performances by Sophie Denhard, a talented Bachelor of Music student under the guidance of Andrew Raciti. This recital promises to be a memorable event, showcasing a diverse repertoire that includes Tyson Davis's "Tableau No. 5," Franz Schubert's "Ständchen, D. 889," an arrangement of Béla Bartók's "Romanian Folk Dances" by Daphine Henders, Andrés Martín's "Tango Across the Border," and J. S. Bach's "Sonata No. 2 in D Major, S. 1028."

Sophie will be joined by Luisa Brown-Hernandez on double bass, August Denhard on theorbo, and Nathan Canfield on piano, making this recital a unique blend of talent and musical exploration.

This event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 8:30pm CDT, in the intimate setting of the McClintock Choral and Recital Room, located within the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208. The venue, known for its excellent acoustics and cozy atmosphere, seats 120 and offers a flexible space perfect for the rich sounds of the double bass and its accompanying instruments.

Admission to this recital is free, and tickets are not required, making it an accessible opportunity for all music lovers. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream of the event will be available, ensuring no one misses out on this exceptional display of musical talent.

Don't miss this opportunity to support emerging musicians and experience the depth and beauty of double bass music performed by Sophie Denhard and her talented peers.

Andrés Martín

Double Bassist

Events

May 1, 2024

Coming Home: Oliver Towne · Pioneer Valley Symphony

May 22, 2024

Luisa Brown-Hernandez, double bass · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

May 29, 2024

Sophie Denhard, double bass · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

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