The Grande Ronde Symphony starts their 75th season as Oregon’s longest continuously operating orchestra with fall concerts taking place on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, beginning at 7:00 pm at McKenzie Theatre on the campus of Eastern Oregon University, followed by a repeat concert on Saturday, November 12, at Baker High School auditorium beginning at 1:00 pm.
The performance will feature pianist, Anson K. Sin, the winner of the Open category of the Concerto+Aria Competition sponsored annually by the Grande Ronde Symphony. Possessing a rare combination of musical instinct, unique performance style, and technique, Anson K. Sin has found success in performances and competitions worldwide. Anson has performed as a concert pianist in historical concert halls throughout the world, including New York City – Carnegie Hall. Currently Sin is pursuing his Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of Oregon.
Anson will perform two beautiful slow movements from piano concertos that will be quite recognizable by the audience. You will hear the Adagio from Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5, and the Andante from Piano Concerto No. 21 by Mozart.
The Grande Ronde Symphony will also perform several Romantic pieces that are sure to be crowd pleasers. Listen to Finlandia and Karelia Suite by Sebelius and the flowing storytelling of Greig as the orchestra performs his Peer Gynt Suite No. 1.
Date and Time
Saturday Nov 12, 2022 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST
The concerts will be performed at McKenzie Theatre in Loso Hall at EOU in La Grande, beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9, and repeated on Saturday, November 12, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Baker High School auditorium in Baker City.
Tickets are available on-line at www.GrandeRondeSymphony.org and at Betty’s Books in Baker City and Direct Music Source in La Grande.
Location
Baker High School Auditorium, Baker City, Oregon
Fees/Admission
Adults $12
Seniors $10
EOU College Students $2 High/Middle School or Fiddle Club Student or GR Student Symphony member: $1
Special pricing is available for families and groups. Ask us about ‘Grace Notes’ at grsymphony2@gmail.com