Violinist Artur Girsky: Born in Riga, Latvia, into a family of violinists, Artur Girsky began playing violin at age 5. He studied with Maya Glezarova at the Moscow Central Music School and with Felix Andrievsky at the Royal College of Music in London. Girsky won Third Prize at the International Violin Competition of Naples and he served as Concertmaster of the Moscow Soloists chamber orchestra under the baton of world-renowned violist Yuri Bashmet. In 1997 Girsky joined The Florida Orchestra as Principal Second Violin. He has been a member of the Seattle Symphony since 2006 and is also a member of ODEONQUARTET.
Violinist Natasha Bazhanov: Born in Ekaterinburg, Russia, Natasha Bazhanov began playing violin at the age of 5. After winning several regional youth competitions, she made her solo debut with Ural State Philharmonic Orchestra at the age of 9 and later was invited to Moscow Central Music School to join the class of professor Belenky. She was one of five people chosen to participate in Sir Yehudi Menuhin's masterclass during his historic visit to Moscow. After graduating with honors, Bazhanov was accepted to the Moscow conservatory and was touring extensively throughout Europe, taking part in festivals such as Schleswig- Holstein, Evian, Bonn, Schloss Ort. After moving to the United States, she became a member of the Florida Orchestra's violin section and later the principal second violinist. In 2006 she relocated to Seattle to join the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra and also plays regularly with Seattle Opera.
Violinist and violist Timothy Christie is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival. He serves on the music faculties of the University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington, and the Brevard Music Center in North Carolina.
The solo violist of Brave New Works since the group's inception in 1997, Timothy has performed and premiered numerous solo and chamber works of the 20th and 21st centuries. Timothy currently with the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra, IRIS Orchestra (Germantown, Tennessee), the Seattle Symphony, and the Seattle Opera. He also plays in numerous chamber music series throughout the Northwest.
The Girsky String Quartet members performed for Classical Tuesdays March 5, 2019
Rowena Hammill, cello: Originally from Australia, cellist Rowena Hammill graduated with a master’s degree from Indiana University where she was teaching assistant to Janos Starker. She has held professorships at the University of Northern Iowa and California State University Northridge and was Associate Principal Cello of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. Presently, she divides her time between her positions as Associate Principal Cello of the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra and Artistic Director of Vashon Chamber Music in Washington state.In Los Angeles, she has performed with the Gold Coast Concert Artists, Pittance Chamber Music, and for the Guild Series. In the Seattle area, she curates and performs concerts for Club Shostakovich, and with the Girsky Quartet presents the Vashon Beethoven Quartet Project, performing all the quartets of Beethoven over three years, 2015-2018.In 2016, she directed the inaugural Vashon Island Cello Camp, a summer camp for students ages 14 and older. Vashon Chamber Music is now in its eighth season, bringing chamber music concerts to the residents of beautiful Vashon Island in Puget Sound as well as outreach concerts in schools and senior centers all over the Seattle area.
Join us again for our 15th season! with a Concert in the Park on Saturday September 14 at 4:00pm.
Rescheduled to March 5: Power and Patronage in the History of Chamber Music
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma is excited to bring The Girsky String Quartet to Old Town Tacoma on March 5th at 7pm in Slavonian Hall.
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| The Girsky String Quartet |
Artur Girsky, violin
Natasha Bazhanov, violin
Tim Christie, viola
Rowena Hammill, cello
The program and a discussion of the role of patronage in the history of chamber music will feature:
Franz Joseph Haydn – Quartet in D major, Op. 71 No. 2
Dmitri Shostakovich – Quartet No. 10 in A-flat major, Op. 118
Ludwig van Beethoven – Quartet No. 8 in E minor, Op. 59 No. 2
The Girsky Quartet is an ensemble
of stellar string players from Seattle, Los Angeles, Vashon
Island, and Tacoma that is rapidly carving a niche for itself in
the Pacific Northwest:
Where & When:
Slavonian Hall, 2306 N 30th St., Old Town Tacoma
Tuesday March 5, 7:00pm
Free/donations appreciated
All ages welcome
Slavonian Hall, 2306 N 30th St., Old Town Tacoma
Tuesday March 5, 7:00pm
Free/donations appreciated
All ages welcome
Hear Gretchen Yanover's innovative classical sound January 8 in Slavonian Hall
Greet the New Year with Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma. Hear Seattle's Gretchen Yanover, classical/crossover/electric cellist, in a captivating performance of improvisations on cello and loop sampler! Her music reflects her African American and Russian Jewish heritage, the European classical tradition she was trained in, and a contemporary approach that embraces technology to add layers of sound to her improvisations.
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| Gretchen Yanover photo by David Speranza |
Gretchen began playing at the age of ten in her public school music program. She was immersed in the world of classical music until her college years, when she expanded her range to include playing in bands. Once she was introduced to a loop sampler, Gretchen found a new voice for her instrument. She began to improvise and compose in this context, creating her own instrumental atmospheres and melodies. She has three solo albums.
In this 2017 News Tribune video, Gretchen shows how her use of technologies such as the loop sampler expands the meaning of classical music and adds layers of sound to her performance.
Where & When:
January 8, 2019 7:00pm
Slavonian Hall, 2306 N 30th Street
Old Town Tacoma
All ages/easy access from alley
FREE
Fantastic silent auction baskets for Old Town Classical Tuesdays' Wine & Song Dec 11
December 11, 7:00pm, at Connelly Law Offices, 2301 N 30th St in Old
Town Tacoma
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town
Tacoma invites you to our Wine & Song 2018, featuring
Erin Guinup, soprano, followed by wine and finger foods.
This is a fundraiser for the Classical Tuesdays
series of free events held at Slavonian Hall and Old Town
Park September through February.
Pacific NW Shop, Proctor
Come
prepared to make bids on some fantastic silent
auction baskets. Neighbors and businesses have
contributed a terrific variety of gift certificates.
Alfredo Russo is offering 2 passes for a cooking class
at Europa Bistro,
Jon Douglas Rake and
Jeffrey Stvrtecky of
Tacoma
Musical Playhouse are offering 2 tickets to a
theater performance, Bill Evans of the Pacific
Northwest shop is putting together a generous
basket of Northwest bounty, Harbor
Lights has donated a dinner certificate for 2, Katie Downs is offering a pizza of your choice, and
many other delightful gifts to be discovered in the
baskets!
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| Harbor Lights, Old Town Tacoma |
Wine & Song 2018 festive evening to benefit Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma invites all - and all ages - to our festive Wine & Song 2018!
This is a fundraiser for the Classical Tuesdays series of free events presented by the Old Town Business & Professional Association held at Slavonian Hall and Old Town Park September through February.
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| soprano Erin Guinup |
Afterward, we'll enjoy a lovely spread of wines and finger foods.
A special feature this year: silent auction baskets will offer gift certificates for eateries in Old Town, theater performances and many more goodies. Check back for tantalizing details!
This convivial event is held at
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| Connelly Law Offices on North 30th |
Connelly Law Offices
2301 N 30th Street, Old Town Tacoma
December 11 at 7:00pm.
$25 are available at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3657034
or call 253-752-2135
Any remaining tickets will be available at the door.
Watch highlights of this week's Classical Tuesday on YouTube
A 12 minute video of Classical Tuesdays' Korean Wave event is showing on WATV KBS, a Federal Way-based cable TV station in the Korean Broadcasting System with 7 million viewers in Washington State.
The video is also on the WATV KBS homepage (https://www.kbswa.com/) and YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/t3umRYJP60c). You'll see a short intro outside Slavonian Hall and several parts of the Korean Wave-style arts fusion show, ranging from traditional Korean music and dance to a Korean fashion show.
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| Queen Jean Yang |
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| Che Sehyun Hip Hop artist |
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| Seattle Aphrodite fashion |
Korean Traditional & Contemporary Culture at Classical Tuesdays Nov 13, 7pm
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma is excited to bring the Wave Korean Performing Arts ensemble to Slavonian Hall November 13. This amazing troupe performs contemporary as well as traditional music and dance - and fusion fashion!
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| The Wave Korean Performing Ensemble |
Korean Performing Arts will feature traditional music on the haegeum two-string Korean fiddle, the gayageum 12-string Korean harp, traditional standing drums, folk and court dances, and then shake it all up with a hip-hop multimedia "Kimchi"!
We'll also enjoy a fusion fashion show presented by Miyoung Margolis, designer at Seattle Aphrodite!
Korean Performing Arts have planned quite an exciting, colorful evening for us!!
Bring your cell phones to send short videos out to the social media community
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Several North End neighbors have stepped forward to help support this event: A Big Thank You! to Nicola Tollefson, John & Karen Trueman, Stolz & Associates, PS, Janice SakaiJoin us November 13 at 7pm! Come for coffee and cookies before the music starts.
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| Haegeum instrument |
Slavonian Hall, 2306 N 30th St., Old Town Tacoma
Tuesday November 13, 7:00pm
Free/donations appreciated
All ages welcome
Ramp access from the alley
Brass Quintet in Slavonian Hall October 9, 7pm
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| The Choppers brass quintet |
The Choppers brass quintet members are active throughout the NW region. The members are:
Shelly Devlin, trumpet
Denise Cline, trumpet
Stacey Eliason, French horn
Barry Ehrlich, trombone
Jameson Bratcher, tuba
Listen to their performance of El Gato Montes at the Washington State Capitol, Olympia WA.
They'll play works by the popular American composers Eric Ewazen and Leonard Bernstein, and others. Join us for coffee & cookies before the music starts!
Listen to their performance of El Gato Montes at the Washington State Capitol, Olympia WA.
They'll play works by the popular American composers Eric Ewazen and Leonard Bernstein, and others. Join us for coffee & cookies before the music starts!
Where & When:
Slavonian Hall, 2306 N 30th St., Old Town Tacoma
Tuesday October 9, 7:00pm
Free/donations appreciated
All ages welcome
This event is part of Tacoma Arts Month
Clan Gordon Pipers inspired dancing and singing
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town started up our 14th season on Saturday September 8 in Old Town Park. We provided the finale for Pioneer Days Festival at Job Carr Cabin Museum.
The Clan Gordon Pipers regaled us with dance tunes and with songs that touched the heart - a few people in the audience sang along at times! The pipers' tunes were often familiar and very moving. The drummers showed great wrist action with their mallets! and the two dancers were lovely and lively.
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| Clan Gordon Pipers |
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| Clan Gordon drummers |
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| Clan Gordon dancers |
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town 2018-2019 Season Overview
Classical Tuesdays is delighted to kick off our 14th season of free concerts under the aegis of the Old Town Business & Professional Association!
Our series runs September-February, and we think you'll like the lineup:
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| Keep an eye out for our posters! |
Clan Gordon Pipers/Finale to Pioneer Days Festival
October 9, 2018 - 7pm at Slavonian Hall
The Choppers/Brass Quintet
November 13, 2018 - 7pm at Slavonian Hall
Korean Music Traditions/Instrumental & Dance
December 11, 2018 - 7pm at Connelly Law Offices
Wine & Song Benefit ($25)
January 8, 2019 - 7pm at Slavonian Hall
Gretchen Yanover/Electric Cello
February 12, 2019 - 7pm at Slavonian Hall
Strings Plus/Maria Sampen & Friends
Our three hosts in Old Town are:
- Slavonian Hall, 2306 N 30th St, Tacoma
- Connelly Law, 2301 N 30th St, Tacoma
- Old Town Park, 2350 N 30th St, Tacoma
Starting time is Tuesday, 7:00pm, except for the September outdoor concert.
Concerts are free/donations appreciated.
Clan Gordon Pipers in Old Town Park September 8, 4pm
Clan Gordon Pipe Band will regale us with drums and Scottish pipes on Saturday September 8. We'll gather in Old Town Park at the end of Pioneer Day at Job Carr Cabin Museum. The pipers start up at 4pm.
The Clan Gordon Pipers play the music of the highland bagpipe throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Bring a blanket or beach chair and picnic makings, or purchase food and beverage from local eateries.
When & where:
Saturday, September 8, 2018 4:00pm
Old Town Park
2350 N. 30th St., Old Town Tacoma
Free/donations appreciated
All ages welcome
More information:
(253) 752-2135
Camas Wind Quintet & Erik Steighner on Sax on February 13
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| Camas Woodwind Quintet |
The program includes Barber's Summer Music, Milhaud's Chimney of King Rene (charming, Renaissance-inspired work), an arrangement of the Bartok's Roumanian Dances, the Sextet by Dubois (with Erik Steighner on sax), and a reed trio by Auric.
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| Erik Steighner |
Slavonian Hall, 2306 N 30th St., Old Town Tacoma
Tuesday February 13, 7:00pm
Free/donations appreciated
All ages welcome
Ramp access from the alley
The Art of Strings: Maria & Tim at Classical Tuesdays in Old Town
Following a recent visit to China, Maria and Tim, joined by harpist Catherine Case, perform music of Chen-Yi and Bright Sheng, as well as Saint-Saens and other composers.
Where & When:
Slavonian Hall, 2306 N 30th St., Old Town Tacoma
Tuesday January 9, 7:00pm
Free/donations appreciated
All ages welcome
Wine & Song Benefit for Classical Tuesdays December 12 at Connelly Law Offices
Classical Tuesdays' annual benefit is on Tuesday December 12 at 7pm
Again this year we'll gather at the handsome Connelly Law Offices in Old Town Tacoma
$25 Tickets are available at Bayview Optical in Old Town (see her web page for hours). Any remaining tickets will be available at the door on Dec 12. Call 253.752.2135 for info.
Featured musicians for this year's benefit are the nationally renowned duo Soprello: soprano Allison Pohl and cellist Alistair MacRae. Following the music we'll enjoy some lovely wines and finger foods. All ages are welcome.
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| Soprello Duo: soprano Allison Pohl & cellist Alistair MacRae |
Tuesday, December 12, 2017, 7:00pm
Connelly Law Offices
2301 N 30th Street
Old Town Tacoma
Tickets available for purchase at Bayview Optical, 2217 N 30th Street, Suite 106
$25 includes a reception of finger foods & wines
This evening is a community gathering to celebrate and support the Classical Tuesdays in Old Town series of free music events.
All ages welcome
More information:
(253) 752-2135
Sufi Music in Old Town November 14
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town is excited to feature North Indian vocalist Srivani Jade on Tuesday Nov. 14 at 7:00pm in Slavonian Hall. Srivani, returning by popular demand!, is turning her attention to Sufi Mystic Music and is bringing The Nirguni Ensemble to back her up in this venture.
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| Srivani Jade, North Indian vocalist
A musical offering of uplifting spiritual poetry from the Indian Subcontinent over the centuries (13th C to present): Nirguni and Sufi poets--Rumi, Khusrau, Kabir, and more--have all written about transcending form and seeing the One in
everyone and everything. We will be performing some lovely gems of
thought from these poets and thinkers, and taking the audience along
with us on an uplifting spiritual journey.
Where & When: Slavonian Hall, 2306 N 30th St., Old Town Tacoma Tuesday November 14, 7:00pm Free/donations appreciated All ages welcome |
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