New Music for the New Year: Erik Steighner on Saxophone

On January 8, 2013, 7pm,  Erik Steighner will play a fun and unusual program in Slavonian Hall.

Erik Steighner

The evening will feature a variety of instrumentation and soundscapes;Erik will perform on alto, baritone and soprano saxes and has invited trumpeter Zachary Lyman to join him on the program. Adding further aural interest, two compositions incorporate pre-recorded electronics.

And, very exciting because Classical Tuesdays celebrates Tacoma composers, we'll hear premieres of pieces by Tacomans Deborah Anderson and Greg Youtz.

Join us for this evening of Saxes in Slavonian Hall!
2306 N. 30th Street, Old Town Tacoma
January 8, 2013 7pm

For more info call 253.752.2135

A festive 2012 Wine & Song benefit for Classical Tuesdays held at the Connelly Law Offices

Thanks to all the Classical Tuesdays supporters who joined us for a delightful evening of Wine & Song on December 8, 2012.  Our gracious hosts, Jack and Angela Connelly and the Connelly Law Offices, had decked the hall for the holidays. Lights shone on the highly polished woodwork and green boughs were strung.

A full house of supporters at Wine & Song 2012

Because a grand piano is in the Connelly Law lobby, we enjoy featuring voice and piano each year. For this year’s affair Christina Kowalski, soprano, and pianist Denes Van Parys performed a selection of captivating songs by Franz Schubert.

Denes Van Parys and Christina Kowalski

For the reception, local wine shop merchant Katrina Lange of 21 Cellars donated lovely wines, as did Kathy Manke (The Spar), Josh Dunn of South Sound Magazine, and John and Karen Trueman. As she has each year, Chris Reynolds set a lovely table. Barb Bourscheidt, Kathleen Butler and Joan Iverson set out the food and John Trueman handled the wines. Barb, Chris, Karen, John, Cathy Russell (of Hawthorn Tea Room) and Kathy Westlin prepared many lovely and tasty foods, both sweets and savories. Jim Robbins took these great photos!

A festive gathering of friends

Thanks to all of you for your tremendous support! Our ninth season is in the works – lots more great music to look forward to.

Artistic Director Pamela Ryker