MARTIN MAJKUT
BEETHOVEN'S FIFTH & MARTIN KUUSKMANN
It is not everyday that we welcome a bassoon soloist in our midst. However, once I heard Martin Kuuskmann (thanks to my wonderful wife who introduced me to his playing), I knew I had to work with him! What Martin does on the bassoon is otherworldly. I have never heard anything like it! Here is your chance to have your musical horizons expanded with Martin playing a concerto by Chris Theofanidis (whose music has graced our stages several times in recent years).
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Der Freischütz by Carl Maria von Weber started the German Romantic opera movement. I love the dark fantasy tale summed up so nicely in its overture. On the other side of the concert, the most popular symphony... ever? Beethoven's Fifth, as irresistible, daunting, and impactful as ever!
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OREGON COAST MUSIC FESTIVAL APPOINTMENT
I am happy to be joining the longest running festival on the Oregon coast as Music Director. A great organization with deep community roots brings in outstanding musicians from around the country to perform in an exceptional concert space. Read the press release here.