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SCÈNES PASTORALES -- Masterworks Concert

SCÈNES PASTORALES -- Masterworks Concert

5.00 - 25.00
PRO ARTE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF GREATER WASHINGTON
Metropolitan Washington DC's Premier Ensemble

Maestro Dimitar Nikolov Conducts
DELIUS ▪ MENDELSSOHN ▪ VIVALDI ▪ BEETHOVEN
Robin Gelman, Bassoon

Saturday, May 13, 2023
7:30 p.m.
UCP Reston - 11508 N Shore Dr., Reston, VA 20191

Program:
Delius/Farrington: Brigg Fair
Mendelssohn: “Spring Song”, Op. 62
Vivaldi: Bassoon Concerto in e minor, RV 484
Robin Gelman, Basssoon
Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral"

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  • PRO ARTE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

    OF GREATER WASHINGTON

  • 2022-2023 CONCERT SEASON

    While attending our performances, masks are encouraged, but not required.
     

    HONORING BLACK HISTORY THROUGH MUSIC

    Masterworks Concert 

    Saturday, February 18, 2023

    7:30 p.m.

    UCP Reston - 11508 N Shore Dr., Reston, VA 20191
     

    Boulogne: Symphony No. 1 in G Major, Op. 11

    Price/Morton: Adoration

    Grant Still: Danzes de Panama

    Coleridge-Taylor: Nonet in F Minor, Op. 2

    Montgomery: Starburst

    SOIRÉE MUSICALE

    Chamber Music Concert

    POSTPONED

    New Date TBD

    Sibelius: En Saga, Op. 9

    (Septet reconstruction by Gregory M. Barrett)
    Debussy: Danse sacrée et danse profane

    Anne Ray, Harp

    Brahms: Serenade No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11

    (Dectet reconstruction by Chris Nex)

    SCÈNES PASTORALES

    Masterworks Concert 

    Saturday, May 13, 2023

    7:30 p.m.

    UCP Reston - 11508 N Shore Dr., Reston, VA 20191
     

    Delius/Farrington: Brigg Fair

    Mendelssohn: “Spring Song”, Op. 62

    Vivaldi: Bassoon Concerto in e minor, RV 484

    Robin Gelman, Basssoon

    Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral"

  • MAESTRO

    Dr. Dimitar Nikolov

    Dimitar Nikolov, a versatile conductor, pianist, and educator, has conducted orchestra and opera performances in the United States and Europe. Audiences have been impressed by his ability to energize the orchestra and to produce a unique sound within a large dynamic range. He has held conducting positions in the US and his native country Bulgaria, including his current position as Music Director/Conductor of Baltimore Philharmonia Orchestra. Dr. Nikolov has appeared as a guest conductor with orchestras in the United States, Austria, Bulgaria, Italy, Spain, Russia, Romania, and Ukraine.
     
    Dimitar began his career as Assistant Conductor of the Burgas State Opera in Bulgaria. Early in his career he won the Vienna Chamber Orchestra competition and had the opportunity to conduct a subscription concert with one of the world's greatest chamber orchestras. This success led to numerous guest conducting opportunities with most of the major Bulgarian symphony orchestra and his appointment as Music Director/Conductor of the Bulgarian National Wind Symphony. After moving to the US in 1996, Dr. Nikolov served as Music Director/Conductor of the Fort Dodge Symphony and Assistant Conductor of Des Moines Metro Opera, before his current appointment as Music Director of the Baltimore Philharmonia Orchestra. He has conducted concerts in some of the most prestigious world concert halls such as The Kennedy Center of Performing Arts, Mozart Hall (Vienna, Austria), and The National Palace of Culture Concert Hall (Sofia, Bulgaria).
     
    Dimitar has studied with many eminent conductors such as Ilya Mousine, Yury Temirkanov, James Levine, and Alan Gilbert. In 1999, as a fellowship recipient, he spent a summer in Aspen, studying with David Zinman and Murry Sidlin. He has a DMA in Orchestral Conducting from The Catholic University of America and MM from the National Academy of Music-Sofia, Bulgaria.
     
    Dr. Nikolov is also active as an educator. He has served on the music faculty of The Catholic University of America, Waldorf University, Simpson College, the International School of Music, and the Bulgarian National Academy of Music.
     
    Dimitar lives in Annapolis, MD with his wife Nicole, Princess (an old but adorable cocker spaniel), and Mecho (hyperactive American Eskimo). For more information about Dr. Nikolov, please visit his website: www.dimitar-nikolov.com.
  • MUSICIAN SPOTLIGHT

    EMILY BENTGEN, OBOE

    Get to know Emily...

    Praised for her “palpable expression of music ” (Alexandria Connection review) oboist Emily Bentgen, is a Winchester area resident, Studied oboe & English horn with Grover Schiltz, Chicago Symphony. Emily has performed with celebrities such as Andre Watts, Dionne Warwick, Russell Thompson, Jr., Michael W. Smith but one of the most enjoyable perks of being a musician is the opportunity to meet musicians and make music with amazing and talented people.

     

    How did you come to study your instrument?

    In my High School Band and Orchestra the other oboe player’s father was the principal 2nd oboe in the Detroit Symphony. A great start for lessons.

     

    What drew you to this instrument?

    Sitting around with several girlfriends from church who were thinking of what they wanted to play in band. Someone picked Flute. Another clarinet, a sax, piano and another trumpet and violin. Looking through all the instruments the most appealing to me was the oboe which seemed interesting and challenging…I LOVE MY OBOE

     

    Do you play any other instruments?

    Yes, Oboe d’Amore, English Horn, Piano and Organ…and recorder, if I must :)

     

    What’s the number one piece on your bucket list to play?

    For Orchestral pieces. I would love to play an Elgar Symphony and Nielsen’s Aladdin

     

    What music do you enjoy when you’re not rehearsing?

    80s & 90s music, Bach, Dvorak, Brahms

     

    Is there a PACO performance from this year that stands out to you? Why?

    Yes, The España October 8 concert and the Soiree Musicale - En Saga - a GREAT orchestral work.

     

    Who is someone who has been instrumental (ha-ha) and influential in your music career?

    Arnold Brostoff from the Chicago Symphony

     

    What is your favorite movie?

    “Enchanted”, but I love a ton of movies

     

    Favorite food?

    WOW! Tough question…Mexican, Korean, Italian, Indian…guess I’m a “Foodie"

     

    What do you love to do outside of the orchestra?

    I have several hobbies such as cooking/baking, graphic arts, and hanging out with friends.

     

    Of any historical musical figure, who would you go back and meet?

    Bach and Mozart would be fun to meet.

     

    Why do you like performing with PACO?

    Love the repertoire, Maestro Dimitar & making music with a wonderful and talented group of musicians.

  • Orchestra Personnel

    The Artists of PACO

    Strings

    Violin

    Frank Perrachia, Acting Concertmaster

    Heather Wong Voorhees, Principal Second Violin

    Jessica Anderson

    Sarah Calderon

    Rochelle Carpenter

    Kristen Dalboe

    Alban Deniz

    Eunju Kwak

    Jason Labrador

    Margot Mezvinsky

    Carla Moussavi

    Ian Ross

    Nancy Shavin

    Seiichi Takedai

     

    Viola
    Dr. Nora Hamme, principal
    Andrew Crane

    Jennifer Bockstege

    Carla Deniz

    Catherine Palusci


    Violoncello
    VACANT, principal

    Meghan Hickman, assistant principal

    Dave Boyle

    Inez Boyle

    Irina P. Desmond

    Jennene Estes

    Sarah Hover

    Kate Rears

     

    Contrabass
    Michael Rohrer, principal

    Erik Cohen

    Kenton Hambrick

     

    Harp

    Anne Ray


    Harpsichord
    Trystan Bennett

     

    Piano/Organ
    Jennifer Quiñones

     

     

    Personnel Manager

    Dr. Nora Hamme

    Woodwind, Brass & Percussion

    Flute/Piccolo

    Craig Marlowe

    Ashley Bowen-Sanchez

    Dr. Carolyn H. Oh

    Michelle Rippey

     

    Oboe/Cor Anglais

    Robert D. Huffman, Jr.

    Jane Hughes

    Emily Bentgen

     

    Clarinet
    Alisha D. Coleman
    Elizabeth C. Bley

     

    Bassoon
    Robin Gelman

    Matthew Ogden

     

    Contrabassoon

    Dr. Robert Goler

     

    Horn

    Dr. L. Avery Pettigrew

    Bernard Baiden

    Wendy Chinn

     

    Trumpet

    Chieko Matsuyama Reaves

    David Ottinger

     

    Trombone
    Dr. Huai-En Tsai

    Christopher Reaves

    Christian Marple

    Adam Stokes

        
    Percussion/Timpani

    Chris DeChiara

    Carlos Figuieras

    Emilie Mitchell

    Craig Teer

    TJ Maistros

    Prashit Parikh

     

     

  • VACANCIES

    Audition & join the fun! 

     

    Schedule an audition today.

    Violin

    Tutti (volunteer)

    Please prepare a short solo work of your choosing (or etude, movement of a concerto or sonata -- sans accompaniment) no more than 2-5 minutes in length, plus the following excerpts:

     

    Ludwig van Beethoven

    Symphony No. 3

    2nd Mvt. – Measure 117 through measure 145

    3rd Mvt. – Beginning to A

     

    Felix Mendelssohn

    Midsummer Night’s Dream

    Scherzo – Beginning thru seven measures after D

     

    W. A. Mozart

    Symphony No. 39

    2nd Mvt. – Beginning to measure 27

     

    Viola

    Tutti (volunteer)

    Please prepare a short solo work of your choosing (or etude, movement of a concerto or sonata -- sans accompaniment) no more than 2-5 minutes in length, plus the following excerpts:

     

    W. A. Mozart

    Symphony No. 35, Haffner

    1st Mvt., Beginning - Measure 66

    4th Mvt., Measure 134 - End

     

    Ludwig van Beethoven

    Symphony No. 5

    Second Movement

    Measures 1-10; 23-37; 49-60; and 98-106.

     

    Gioacchino Rossini

    La Gazza Ladra Overture

    Allegro (bar 62) to G.P. before Letter D

    Violoncello

    Tutti (volunteer)

    Please prepare a short solo work of your choosing (or etude, movement of a concerto or sonata -- sans accompaniment) no more than 2-5 minutes in length, plus the following excerpts:

     

    Ludwig van Beethoven

    Symphony No. 8

    3rd Mvt., Trio with repeat

     

    Johannes Brahms

    Symphony No. 2

    2nd Mvt., beg. to measure 15

     

    W. A. Mozart

    Symphony No. 40

    1st Mvt. – Pick up to measure 115 to 138

    4th Mvt. – Measure 49 through measure 70

     
     
     
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  • Board of Directors

     

    President & Managing Artistic Director

    William Craig Marlowe

     

    Vice President & Executive Director

    Alisha D. Coleman

     

    Secretary and Personnel Manager

    Dr. Nora Hamme

     

    Treasurer

    VACANT

     

    Directors

    Ashley Bowen-Sanchez, Outreach & Development

    Jane Hughes, Outreach & Development

    Dr. Lois McMahon, Outreach & Development

    Dr. Dimitar Nikolov, Conductor & Music Director

  • About

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    Our Mission

    The mission of the Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Greater Washington (PACO) is to create intimate, inspirational musical experiences through vibrant music making by the orchestra and chamber ensembles.

     

    Our Vision

    To be the premiere chamber orchestra of the Washington, DC area for traditional classical favorites and new works by underrepresented composers.

     

    Goals

    • To make classical music accessible to everyone in the community.
    • To commission new compositions by composers in the Washington, DC metro area.
    • To perform works by women and minority composers.
    • To showcase local emerging orchestral artists and soloists.
    • To obtain sponsorship to fund the growth of the ensemble

     

  • Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Greater Washington

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    FRIENDS OF PACO

    The main artistic drive behind the Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Greater Washington (PACO) is the desire to revitalize the classical music scene from within, by re-imagining & redefining the content and delivery of classical concerts. This means approaching each program or individual work with a fresh mind, searching for ways to make the music more engaging, more inspiring, more profound. Our biggest aim is to fill our audience with the passion we feel about our music and create truly memorable performances.

     

    Your generous gift will help the Pro Artè Chamber Orchestra of Greater Washington make music relevant to new generations of audiences through virtuosic performances that combine a diversity of genres with fresh interpretations of classic works.

     

    If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities (chair endowments, concert/full season dedications, underwriting soloist fees, etc.), please contact our Executive Director, Alisha Coleman at (703) 745-PACO or via e-mail at info@PACOdc.org with your inquiry, questions, or comments about Friends of PACO donor benefits.

     

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  • PACO is available for hire and/or collaboration. Our experienced musicians and management team are pleased to cater to the needs of almost any project. Whether you wish to hire an orchestra for a function or event or to accompany your solo project or record your composition. Whatever the event or project, PACO can tailor the orchestra or other associated chamber groups to your musical requirements with excellent quality of performance and management. To discuss your project in more detail and to get a quote, contact Alisha Coleman, Executive Director, at (703) 745-PACO or via e-mail at info@PACOdc.org, or by clicking the email button below.

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    UNITED CHRISTIAN PARISH OF RESTON

    11508 N. Shore Drive, Reston, VA 22190

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