Gary Stroutsos on Native American Flute, October 12th

On October 12th, Classical Tuesdays is delighted to present Gary Stroutsos.

Gary's music was showcased in the Ken Burns PBS documentary “Lewis and Clark: Journey of the Corps of Discovery”, which led to a command performance at the White House for President Bill Clinton.

A Greek-Italian American, Gary has made a distinctive contribution to the preservation of American Indian music and culture. He plays with some of the finest American Indian artists working today, including collaborating with Navajo flute maker Paul Thompson. Gary's body of work expresses the enduring legacy of the American Indian flute and its recent revitalization in today’s society.

Gary has released over 20 recordings in a lengthy career. He says, "Listening to cultural elders tell stories, discovering a world of ancient and modern flutes and then retelling the stories and playing the flutes for audiences in concerts and classrooms has been my life for the past thirty years."

Tuesday, Oct 12th, 7 pm, FREE.
Slavonian Hall, 2306 N. 30th St., Tacoma
Info: (253) 752-2135

Sixth Season Starts in October!

October 12th kicks off our sixth season of Classical Tuesdays in Old Town! We'll feature four widely varied free concerts and our annual benefit concert:

October 12
Gary Stroutsos: The Enduring Legacy of the Native American Flute

• Gary’s music was showcased in the Ken Burns PBS feature “Lewis and Clark: Journey of the Corps of Discovery”

November 9
“Legends” for String Quartet

• Gabriela Frank’s quartet reflects her heritage and her travels

December 14
Romantic Arias
Annual Benefit Concert & Wine Reception

• Alexandra Picard, soprano; Charles Robert Stephens, baritone
  at John Connelly Law Offices
  $25 admission

January 11, 2011
Tacoma Youth Symphony Chamber Ensembles

• Introduced by TYS Conductor Dale Johnson
  

February 8 Extended Instruments/Expanded Listening

• Amplified ensemble of flute, marimba and electric guitar

As always, a big Thank You! to the Slavonian-American Benevolent Society for the use of their beautiful hall in Old Town. Concerts start at 7pm the second Tuesday of each month. All but the benefit concert are at Slavonian Hall, 2306 N 30th St, in Old Town Tacoma. Info: 253-752-2135, http://classicaltuesdays.blogspot.com. And of course, admission is free! Remember:

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