Beaverton Symphony Orchestra: Márquez, Schumann, Sibelius
$15 ($10 senior; ages 18 & under free)
- Karen Schulz-Harmon, cello
- Adam Eccleston, conductor
Robert Schumann — Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129
Jean Sibelius — Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39
Performances on May 17 & 19.
About Karen Schulz-Harmon, cello
About Adam Eccleston, conductor
Adam Eccleston has appeared Oregon Symphony and other orchestras. At 19 years old, he made his solo debut in New York performing Borne Carmen Fantasy for Flute and Orchestra. Eccleston has been awarded top prizes in competitions for which he was featured at Carnegie Hall. He was the Artist in Residence for All Classical Portland radio station for two years and currently sits as Chair of the Recording Inclusivity Initiative, which brings to light music of underrepresented composers.
A firm supporter of arts education, Eccleston has worked extensively with many social change organizations including BRAVO Youth Orchestras, where he is the Program Director. BRAVO is an El Sistema inspired music program based in Portland, Oregon that serves over 600 students. He is a faculty member with the Global Leaders Program that empowers arts changemakers to grow organizations that impact communities.
Eccleston plays on a 14K White Gold Powell flute and a handmade Tigerwood Powell piccolo.
http://www.adameccleston.net