SCMS & The Concert Truck: Song
Free
- Nathan Chan, cello
- Nick Luby, piano
- Allison Pohl, soprano
- Susan Zhang, piano
Felix Mendelssohn — Lied ohne Worte ("Song Without Words") in D major, Op. 109
Clara Schumann — Romance in G minor, Op. 22, No. 2: Allegretto
Clara Schumann — Romance in B-flat major, Op. 22, No. 3: Leidenschaftlich schnell
Franz Schubert — Der Musensohn ("The Son of the Muses"), D. 764
Franz Schubert — Gretchen am Spinnrade ("Gretchen at the spinning wheel"), D. 118
Franz Schubert — Die Forelle ("The Trout"), Op. 32, D. 550
Franz Schubert — Erlkönig, Op. 1, D. 328
Antonín Dvořák — "V. Silent Woods" from From the Bohemian Forest, Op. 68, B. 133
Jules Massenet — Élégie, Op. 10, No. 5 (from Les Érinnyes)
Claude Debussy — Ariettes oubliées, L. 60 ("V. Green (Aquarelle)")
Claude Debussy — "Fantoches" from Fêtes galantes, CD 26, L. 21
Claude Debussy — Beau Soir, L. 84
William Grant Still — "II. Summerland" from Three Visions
George Gershwin — Rhapsody in Blue
Come this Summer and experience the magic and excitement of Seattle Chamber Music Society concerts put on wheels. SCMS musicians will join Concert Truck artists to play a series of concerts throughout the region, free and open to the public in neighborhoods, parks, and markets near you! Stay tuned for more details!
About Nathan Chan, cello
Cellist Nathan Chan made his musical debut at age three conducting the San Jose Chamber Orchestra. He has performed as a soloist with the San Francisco Symphony and The Royal Philharmonic, among others and was hailed by San Francisco Chronicle’s Joshua Kosman for his "profound technical gift and... his mastery of musical narrative." Chan was a chosen artist for Fondation Louis Vuitton's Classe d'Excellence du Violoncelle with renowned cellist Gautier Capuçon. Nathan earned his Bachelor's degree in Economics from Columbia University and has a growing internet presence with over 25 million views on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. (@nathanchancello) Nathan studied with Richard Aaron at The Juilliard School, where he earned his Masters of Music. Nathan recently released his first NFT, collaborating with AI Artist Lia Coleman, combining classical music with machine learning art. He is currently Assistant Principal Cello of the Seattle Symphony.
https://nathanchan.com/About Nick Luby, piano
About Allison Pohl, soprano
Soprano Allison Pohl's vivacious stage presence and spirited singing have inspired enthusiastic responses across three continents. Her work has received positive reviews for her "sparkling voice" (outerstage.com) and "exuberant" performances (Opera News). Of her performance in L'elisir d'amore at Virginia Opera, The Washington Post wrote: "Allison Pohl stood out with a ripe, flavorful soprano and ample character."
Allison has appeared with opera companies and orchestras throughout the United States, including Boston Lyric Opera, New York City Opera, Virginia Opera, Opera Saratoga, Tacoma Opera, Vashon Opera, Opera in the Heights, Opera Providence, Opera on the James, Seattle Symphony, Canton Symphony, Symphony Tacoma, Bremerton Symphony, Seattle Philharmonic, Garden State Philharmonic, Harmonia Seattle, and SkyOpera, and has been a soloist for orchestral tours in both Italy and China.
As a member of Soprello, Allison has performed chamber music across North America with cellist Alistair MacRae. She is a Seattle Opera Career Grant recipient, winner of the Seattle Philharmonic Concerto Competition, is on faculty at Brevard Music Center, and holds degrees from SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music and Boston University.
http://allisonpohl.com/About Susan Zhang, piano
Magnuson Park Swimming Beach
6505 NE 65th StSeattle, WA 98115
United States
https://www.seattle.gov/parks/allparks/magnuson-park/swimming-beach