Pre-Concert Lecture

March 17, 2010, noon
The Studio, Hult Center

• Garrick Ohlsson - Piano
• Danail Rachev - Conductor

Eugene Symphony Music Director, Danail Rachev, and internationally acclaimed pianist, Garrick Ohlsson, lead a lecture about the Symphony’s March performance.

Free Vocal Master Class

March 17, 2010, 4 p.m.
The Studio, Hult Center

• Christina Pier - Soprano
• Barbara rearick - Mezzo-Soprano
• Scott Sully - Tenor
• Paul Whelan - Baritone

Eugene Symphony guest artists Christina Pier (soprano), Barbara Rearick (mezzo-soprano), Scott Scully (tenor), and Paul Whelan (baritone) will conduct a free master class Wednesday, March 17 at 4:00 p.m. in The Studio of the Hult Center. Pier, Rearick, Scully, and Whelan, all vocal soloists appearing with the Eugene Symphony in a performance of Mozart’s Coronation Mass, will coach vocal ensembles from the University of Oregon who will each perform scenes from various operas, including Mozart’s The Magic Flute.

Pre-concert Lecture/Performance

March 18, 2010, 6:45 p.m.
The Studio, Hult Center

• Rebecca Hunter - Eugene Symphony Violinist
• Nathalie Fortin - Piano

• Beethoven - Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, "Kreutzer"

Join us for a pre-concert lecture/performance with Eugene Symphony violinist, Rebecca Hunter. Ms. Hunter will lead a fascinating discussion on the life and music of Beethoven. This presentation will conclude in a performance of the first movement of Beethoven’s Kreutzer Sonata, which will also feature pianist Nathalie Fortin. Free and open to the public; no ticket required.