The PCSO Spectacular at The Reser
$19-$54
- Alexander Markov, violin
- Jimmie Herrod, voice
Jules Massenet — "Méditation" from Thaïs
Alexander Markov — Caesar: Rock and Roll, Baby!
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov — Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34
Portland Columbia Symphony celebrates its 40th Anniversary with a knockout concert event that shows why this dynamic orchestra is so special. With musical selections ranging from Vivaldi to Massenet, from pure classical to rock-symphonic fusion, and featuring acclaimed violin virtuoso Alexander Markov, the PCSO Spectacular at the Reser is no ordinary concert – it is an experience!
Music Director Steven Byess has put together an evening that showcases an adventurous and musically thrilling perspective on the modern orchestra: respectful of tradition, but risk-taking and unafraid to test boundaries ordinary orchestras avoid. Exquisite musicianship married to a joyful and exuberant love of performing are embodied in guest soloist Alexander Markov, who also provides two works to the concert, both scored for full orchestra and his custom-made six-string gold plated electric violin. With superstar vocalist Jimmie Herrod – know for his appearance with Pink Martini and on TV's America's Got Talent – adding in even more…
Highlights include:
— "Adventures on Earth" from E.T. the Extraterrestrial: A real orchestral showpiece by John Williams
— "Meditation" from Thaïs: one of the most famous and moving pieces for violin and orchestra by Jules Massenet.
— Caesar: Rock and Roll, Baby!: An original work by Alexander Markov scored for his custom-made, six-string, gold-plated electric violin and full orchestra.
— Capriccio Espagnol: a dynamic and exotic musical depiction of Spain by Russian composer Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov that highlights the virtuosic principal players of our orchestra and features the entire PCSO!
About Alexander Markov, violin
About Jimmie Herrod, voice
Jimmie Herrod is a singer/songwriter from Tacoma, WA living in Portland, OR. He holds a Bachelors and Masters in Music from Cornish and Portland State University (respectively,) where he also previously taught. Since the fall of 2017 he's toured with the highly celebrated international act Pink Martini, with whom he recorded the EP Tomorrow. In 2021, Herrod was a finalist on America's Got Talent (AGT) and also competed on AGT All Stars in 2023. He's been featured with the San Francisco Symphony, the National Symphony Orchestra, as well as PBS. In November of 2022, he released his most recent EP, Elated.
https://jimmiebeingjimmie.com/