Program
Richard WagnerPrélude to Act I from Lohengrin, WWV 75
Gabriella SmithONE for Orchestra [First Symphony Project Commission] (World Premiere)
Ludwig Van BeethovenPiano Concerto No. 5, Emperor
Performances
Concert Conversations with Francesco Lecce-Chong
Due to an abundance of caution, the pre-concert talk has been cancelled for this concert weekend.
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Covid Protocols for this concert
Ages 7-11:
- Masks are required. Must cover nose and mouth at all times.
- Negative COVID PCR test (taken within 48 hours prior to performance).
- ​Photo ID is required unless accompanied by parent.
Ages 12 & up;
- Masks are required. Must cover nose and mouth at all times.
- Photo ID is required
And one of the following:
- Proof of vaccination – name on card must match photo ID.
- Negative COVID PCR test (taken within 48 hours prior to performance) – name on the test results must match photo ID.
No one will be admitted without a mask, photo ID and either proof of vaccine or negative COVID-19 PCR test. No exceptions.
Please stay home if…
- You are sick or have any of the following symptoms: fever, sore throat, chills, cough, shortness of breath, congestion, nausea, or vomiting.
- You’ve been in close contact with an individual diagnosed with COVID-19 or exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms within the past 14 days.
- You’ve been directed to self-isolate or quarantine by a health care provider or public health official.
- You are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 PCR test.
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We gratefully acknowledge the generous contributions from the following:
Classical Concert Series underwritten by Anderman Family Foundation
Concerts sponsored by Judith M. Gappa
Conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong underwritten by David and Corinne Byrd
Guest Artist Olga Kern underwritten by Sara and Edward Kozel
World Premiere underwritten by First Symphony Project commissioners: Nancy and David Berto, Gordon Blumenfeld, Chuck and Ellen Wear, Creighton White in loving memory of Dorothy Bristow White, and Chloe Tula and Francesco Lecce-Chong
World Premiere Supporting Sponsor: Women’s Philharmonic Advocacy
Discovery Open Rehearsal Series sponsored by The Stare Foundation and David Stare of Dry Creek Vineyard
Pre-concert Talks Sponsored by Jamei Haswell and Richard Grundy
Season media sponsor: The Press Democrat
Programs, dates, artist, prices and COVID-19 protocols are subject to change without notice. Tickets are subject to availability.
January 2022 Program Notes by Elizabeth Schwartz
© 2022 Elizabeth Schwartz
Elizabeth Schwartz is a writer and music historian based in the Portland area. She has been a program annotator for more than 20 years, and works with music festivals and ensembles around the country. Schwartz has also contributed to NPR’s “Performance Today,” (now heard on American Public Media).
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