Soundscapes with Jacqueline Cordova-Arrington, flute

• Jacqueline Cordova-Arrington, flute
• Gretchen Yanover, cello

George Enescu — Selected works
Lawren Brianna Ware — Selected works
William Grant Still — Selected works
Yuko Uebayashi — Selected works
Marianne Kim — Selected works
Gretchen Yanover — Selected works

Storytelling is an essential part of the creative process for many composers and performers.

"Soundscapes," a program featuring professional flutist and educator, Jacqueline Cordova-Arrington, celebrates the musical narratives of works written by George Enescu, Lawren Brianna Ware, William Grant Still, Yuko Uebayashi, and Marianne Kim. Join Jacqueline for an evening of stories and songs that amplify the diverse perspectives and experiences of artists.

Join us for an afternoon of mesmerizing music at the beautiful Point Defiance Pagoda. Let Jacqueline's enchanting melodies transport you to another world as you relax and unwind in this serene setting. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to experience the story telling magic of music.

Artist reception with light refreshments after concert.

Proceeds from this concert support the W.W. Seymour Conservatory

About Jacqueline Cordova-Arrington, flute

https://musicanddance.uoregon.edu/directory/faculty/all/jcordov7

About Gretchen Yanover, cello

Cellist Gretchen Yanover creates spacious string atmospheres woven with warm melodies. She performs with her electric cello and looping pedal, in addition to her acoustic cello performance and recording work. Yanover began her musical life in Seattle public schools, falling in love with the cello's deep sound. Gretchen pursued both performance and music education at University of Washington, embracing an interwoven path of teaching and performing. Ms. Yanover guided students in music for 17 years, while at the same time growing her own solo performing career. Gretchen started playing with a loop sampler around 2001 and it changed her musical life, inspiring her to improvise and compose. Yanover's 5th album will be released March 2024.

Gretchen performs throughout the Pacific Northwest as a soloist on her electric cello, while continuing her classical music life. She has played with Northwest Sinfonietta orchestra since 1998, and is a member of Northwest Sinfonietta's DEI task force, working to make meaningful changes in the classical music culture, along with creating connections in the community. Northwest Sinfonietta has featured Gretchen as a soloist on her electric cello on several occasions.

Yanover has appeared as a soloist for the Earshot Jazz Festival, and presented at TEDx Seattle. She created music for and performed with LeVar Burton for LeVar Burton Reads live, and has had compositions commissioned by Seattle Symphony, Seattle Pacific University, and University of Oregon. Gretchen was the recipient of a Shunpike Artist residency, and was the Town Hall Seattle 2021 Fall Artist in Residence. She is the recipient of a 2023 CityArtist grant from the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture.

Gretchen loves exploring on foot, cooking vegan dishes, reading, and social tango dancing.

https://gretchenyanover.com/