Miles for Music; Music for Miles

DESCRIPTION: Let's meet for what could be an exquisite combination of walking, talking and music. Join for just the walk, join for just the concert, or BOTH!

" Classical Up Close is an annual festival of free concerts from the world-class musicians of the Oregon Symphony and their friends. Audience experience is friendly and relaxed; allowing for interactions with the musicians in a way no other concert series in Portland offers. There are no tickets for these concerts, and seating is first-come first-seated. Bring your family and friends — and expect the unexpected as you enjoy free world-class classical concerts!"

https://www.classicalupclose.org/

These concerts are pretty casual and popular. I've been to these concerts with some of you before, and hope to see you again, whether or not you join the walk portion. Emcee Christa Wessel, on air host at All Classical Radio, brings her effervescence and makes it fun. We may or may not find seats all together.

Tonight's program:

May 5, 7 pm

St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church
11265 SW Cabot St, Beaverton, OR 97005

Sponsored by: The People of St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church
Emcee: Christa Wessel, on-air host at All Classical Radio

Moritz Moszkowski (1854-1925)
Suite for Two Violins in G minor, Op. 71
II. Lento assai
I. Allegro energico

• Sarah Kwak, violin
• Jessica Lee, violin
• Monica Ohuchi, piano

Amy Beach (1867-1944)
Romance for Violin and Piano, Op. 23 (1893)

• Inés Voglar Belgique, violin
• Cary Lewis, piano

Bedřich Smetana (1824-1884)
String Quartet No. 1 in E minor (“From My Life”) Op. 116
I. Allegro vivo appassionato
II. Allegro moderato à la Polka

• Ling Ling Huang, violin
• Shanshan Maggie Zeng, violin
• Shengnan Li, viola
• Toni Gan, cello

INTERMISSION

John Williams (b. 1930)
Theme from Schindler’s List (1993)

Leyou Wang (b. 1992)
Muraille (2020)

• Sarah Kwak, violin
• Nancy Ives, cello
• Susan Chan, piano

Franz Anton Hoffmeister (1754-1812)
Solo Bass Quartet No. 2 in C Major for Solo Bass, Violin, Viola and Cello
I. Allegro Moderato
IV. Rondo

• Shin-young Kwon, violin
• Hillary Oseas, viola
• Mario Bastea-Forte, cello
• Colin Corner, bass

Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847)
String Quartet No. 6 in F minor, Op. 80
II. Allegro assai
I. Allegro vivace assai

• Yuqi Li, violin
• Jeong Yoon Lee, violin
• Haojian Wang, viola
• Kevin Kunkel, cello

DISTANCE: Limiting the walk to 4.5 - 5 miles, or the distance we can cover in about 1.75 hours. The goal is to do a park loop, CE Mason Wetlands, Center Street Park, Cedar Hills Park and Roxbury Park.

PARKING: St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 11265 SW Cabot Street.

MEET: Look for the eager, look for the brave, in the parking lot.

LAUNCH TIME: 5:00 PM for the walk; the concert begins at 7 PM; we should be at the door no later than 6:45 for seating.

FITNESS LEVEL: This will be a moderate pace.

ATTIRE: Weather is looking perfect. Bring a quick change if it makes you feel more comfortable going into the venue, definitely not required.

Note: Thank you in advance for changing your RSVP from "Going" to "Not Going" (or put a note in the chat) if your plans change.