Music

In Concert October 15, 7:30pm & October 16, 2pm

Aaron Meyer

Headlines Sunriver’s Traditions Holiday Concert in December

Catch the spirit of the joyous holiday season by attending the Traditions Holiday Concert, featuring worldrenowned Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer.

There are two concerts this year: 7pm Saturday, December 3 and 2pm Sunday, December 4 at Sunriver Resort’s Homestead. Hosted by Sunriver Music Festival and the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce along with presenting sponsor Sunriver Resort, concert rock violinist Aaron Meyer and his four-piece band have been captivating audiences worldwide displaying virtuosity ranging from a dynamic rendition of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons to Pink Floyd’s Comfortably Numb to the Beatles classic Let it Be. He will also be performing songs from his holiday albums, Do You Hear What I Hear? and The Holiday Spirit.

“We are excited to welcome Aaron back for this Traditions Holiday Concert, especially after the hiatus of the last two years,” Sunriver Music Festival Executive Director Meagan

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Iverson says. “His concerts are truly a delightful experience as he whisks audiences along on a magical musical adventure, captivating listeners with every note.”

Iverson encourages people to reserve their tickets early, since Meyer’s concerts often sells out early. “We decided to offer two concerts this year to provide opportunities for more people to attend,” Iverson said. “His music has entertained audiences throughout the world, and it’s an honor to have Aaron perform in Central Oregon.

Each time he visits Sunriver, Meyer also presents an educational concert for the students at Three Rivers Elementary School in Sunriver. Aaron’s school programs inspire students to appreciate music as well as pursue their own musical interests.

Aaron played his first violin when he was five, and by the time he was 11 years old, he had soloed with the prestigious Philadelphia Orchestra. After performing as an original member of world-renowned band Pink Martini, Aaron has gone on to share his talent with vastly contrasting artists such as Smokey Robinson, Aaron Neville, The Temptations, Leftover Salmon and the platinum record selling band, Everclear.

Tickets are $45 and can be purchased online or by phoning 541-593-9310. sunrivermusic.org • aaronmeyer.com

High Desert Chamber Music

Announces Return of Live Classical Chamber Music for Landmark 15th Anniversary Season

After a two-year hiatus, High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) will be returning stronger than ever to celebrate our landmark 15th anniversary season. This year features the Delgani String Quartet — October 21, 2022; Crown City String Quartet — January 14, 2023; Robert Thies — February 14, 2023; Felici Piano Trio — March 24, 2023; and Ben Hong & Ning An — May 5, 2023. In addition to the HDCM Concert Series is the Annual Benefit Gala, which includes a performance, dinner, silent auction and Dessert Dash. Bob Shaw from the KTVZ NewsChannel 21 Team returns as the emcee for the evening. This will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 6pm at Bend Golf Club.

“Our 15th season includes many audience favorites and some exciting new groups to Central Oregon,” states HDCM Executive Director Isabelle Senger. “This season we’ll continue our concerts at the Tower Theatre, as well as in a new location, the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon.”

The season opens in October with the debut of the Delgani String Quartet, considered “the state’s finest chamber ensemble” by Oregon Arts Watch. The quartet curates their own series in Portland, Salem and Eugene, while regularly appearing throughout the state.

The Crown City String Quartet makes their annual appearance in the new year. This Pasadenabased group has been the resident and premier group featured in the HDCM Concert Series over the past fourteen years, and their concerts are consistently audience favorites. They perform regularly in a number of chamber music series in Southern California and the Pacific Northwest.

The annual Valentine’s Day concert at the Tower Theatre focuses on love and romance-themed music with the return of Steinway Artist Robert Thies. He first captured worldwide attention when he won the Gold Medal at the Second International Prokofiev Competition in St. Petersburg, Russia. This best-selling event includes a complimentary rose for concert-goers and a custom treat from Goody’s Chocolates!

As resident touring ensemble of Chamber Music Unbound in Mammoth Lakes, California, the Felici Piano Trio will be making their Central Oregon debut. The vibrant threesome has performed worldwide since 1998 and the members are prize winners of multiple competitions.

The season will conclude with Los Angeles Philharmonic Associate Principal Cellist Ben Hong. He is a three-time winner of his native country Taiwan’s National Cello Competition prior to leaving home at the age of 13 to study at the Juilliard School. International prize-winning pianist Ning An will join him for our exciting season finale!

High Desert Chamber Music’s mission is to bring world-class chamber music and musicians to Central Oregon. Now in our 15th season, HDCM presents an acclaimed series of classical chamber music concerts in Central Oregon, ranging from piano duos to string sextets. As the premier and leading chamber music organization in the region, HDCM offers an exciting roster of professional performing artists.

Tickets for all events are available through HDCM online, by phone or in person at their office in Downtown Bend. Season Ticket subscriptions include all events in the HDCM Concert Series, a 15 percent discount, and seating in a Reserved section. This offer expires on opening night of the season.

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Delgani String Quartet. Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music

Anthea Kreston

High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) is thrilled to return to in-person concerts just in time to celebrate their landmark 15th season in Central Oregon! We had a chance to catch up with Delgani violinist, Anthea Kreston, to learn more about the group, their upcoming program and some of the joy’s and challenges of being touring musicians at this moment in time.

As a professional musician, Anthea

Delgani Violinist Anthea Kreston

has played with many of the world’s greats, including Yo-Yo Ma as a member of his Silk Road ensemble. She’s also played in the Berlin Philharmonic, as principal violin in the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and as concertmaster of the Deutsche Oper Berlin.

Anthea moved to Oregon with her husband, cellist Jason Duckles, and became concertmaster of the Eugene Symphony and Portland Opera. A few years later she won a spot on the Artemis Quartet - one of the world’s top string quartets. This new role brought her family to Berlin for four years, during which time she won a European Grammy Award

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and toured the world. She returned to Oregon a few years ago and is now in her second season as a member of the Delgani String Quartet. They are excited to be joining us in person, as covid has been tough for touring musicians, despite an outpouring of support from what they call their “super fans.” On the program is a charming Haydn Quartet, a passionate middle-Beethoven quartet, and a magical and swirling Bartok Quartet.

Anthea is no stranger to Central Oregon, having performed in the HDCM Concert Series previously as a member of Thunder Egg Consort. While in Bend, they performed at the Tower Theatre and

led an Educational Outreach event at Bend Senior High School. She is now the newest faculty member of the University of Oregon School of Music. You can hear Anthea performing in concert with the Delgani String Quartet, kicking off High Desert Chamber Music’s landmark 15th anniversary season. The program promises to be thrilling, so please plan to join us on Friday, October 21, at 7:30pm. This concert is brought to you by Miller Lumber; tickets are available through High Desert Chamber Music by phone or online. Come hear the music! HighDesertChamberMusic.com Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | October 2022 19