Captivating collection of classical talent come together in ‘Melodious Notes’
Published 1:44 pm Sunday, March 1, 2015
Mix together three pianists, a flutist, clarinetist, cellist, bassoonist and violinist with classical pieces by two island composers, add a dollop of of pieces by pre-21st century composers as well, and what’d get?
Well, that’s a recipe for one extraordinary evening of entertainment and great music right here on San Juan Island.
Clarinetist Sue Collado has once again assembled a diverse group of musicians for what is now the fourth edition of “Melodious Notes Over the Harbor,” Saturday, March 7, at San Juan Community Theatre. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
Island musician performing in the show are Dorothy Baker and Carol Hooper on piano, flutist Traci Wilson, clarinetist Sue Collado and cellist Sasha von Dassow. They’ll be joined by bassoonist Pat Nelson, violinist Sharyn Peterson and pianist Kay Zavislak.
Collado says the variety of instrumentation gives the group a chance to really “mix it up” with different instruments, players and pieces.
“It’s fun to put all of these wonderful talents together and hear how the different instruments blend and balance with each other to give every composition a “tantalizing flavor,” she said.
Works from two San Juan Island composers—Alex Shapiro and Richard Hieronymus—will be highlighted in the program, including Shapiro’s 1998 piece “Trio for Clarinet, Violin and Piano,” which ends with a raucous sort of gyspy dance.
Hieronymus’ “(Wouldn’t Be a Bad Thing) To Be Loved” for flute, clarinet, bassoon and cello was written specifically for Melodious musicians. Collado calls it “captivating and lovely.” The musical lineup also includes compositions from Beethoven, Boccherini, Toch, Faure, Joplin and more.
Purchase tickets, $18 adults, $9 students, $5 student RUSH at the door, online at the SJCT website or at the box office. The Theatre’s Business Partner for the performance is Heritage Bank.
