Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: At Home with Alex Klein
Free (Free day of concert; $14.99 after)
Patricia Morehead — Meditation and Exultation
Johann Sebastian Bach — Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011
Ludwig van Beethoven — String Trio No. 5 in C minor, Op. 9, No. 3
Johann Sebastian Bach — Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008
Johann Sebastian Bach — Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009
Johann Sebastian Bach — Cello Suite No. 4 in E-flat major, BWV 1010
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach — Flute Sonata in A minor, Wq. 132, H 562
Alex Klein, oboe
David Bean, violin
Michael Neville, viola
Samantha Sinai, cello
Deborah Arthur, flute
Melanie Sehman, percussion
Jill Whitman, harp
Johann Sebastian Bach – "Courante" from Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009
Johann Sebastian Bach – "Gigue" from Cello Suite No. 4 in E-flat major, BWV 1010
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach – Flute Sonata in A minor, Wq. 132
Johann Sebastian Bach – "Sarabande" from Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011
Johann Sebastian Bach – "Gigue" from Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008
Patricia Morehead – Meditation and Exultation
Johann Sebastian Bach – "Prelude" from Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009
Ludwig van Beethoven – "IV. Finale-Presto" from String Trio No. 5 in C minor, Op. 9, No. 3
Alan Hovhaness – "IV. Vision of a Starry Night" from Sonata Ananda, Op. 303
What can we say about Alex Klein that hasn’t already been said? This is an unparalleled opportunity to experience an oboe legend, up close and personal, from the comfort of your living room. Mr. Klein exceeds our abilities to praise him. You won’t want to miss this!
Performance includes interview with BSO Music Director Yaniv Attar and Alex Klein.
Of Note:
Principal oboe of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for a decade.
2002 Grammy Award winner!
Plays on an F. Lorée Royal oboe made to his specifications by the Maison Lorée in Paris.
Artistic Director of FEMUSC (Santa Catarina Music Festival, Brazil).
Canadian composer Patricia Morehead is also an oboist.
Composer Alan Hovhaness was Composer in Residence for the Seattle Symphony starting in the late 1960s and then became a resident of Seattle.
Join us at 12pm Pacific for an informative and engaging Pre-Concert Lecture about the program with Dr. Ryan Dudenbostel, available on the BSO website. More information: https://www.bellinghamsymphony.org/event/alex
The broadcast will take place at 1pm Pacific.
Free to view on April 11. 3-day passes to view this concert can be purchased for a month afterwards at $14.99.
Link to donate: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?donation=bso