Bainbridge Symphony Presents PINES OF ROME This Weekend

Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra presents Pines of Rome, this weekend, February 22 and 23, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at Bainbridge Performing Arts.

The BSO's winter concert takes listeners from the quiet sounds of Schubert's "Unfinished" Symphony to "Bainbridge" by Erich Stem - a world premiere commissioned by the BSO, to one of Respighi's most epic tone poems written about his beloved Rome, performed by the BSO and Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra. The program also features the winner of the BSO's 2014 Young Artist Competition.

Schubert's "Unfinished" Symphony was hidden from the world until thirty-seven years after the composer's death. Competition winner Christopher Son Richardson joins the BSO to perform the first movement of Schumann's Piano Concerto in A minor. Indiana composer Erich Stem's new work "Bainbridge" draws on inspiration from the people, culture and history of Bainbridge Island. Last, the BSO presents one of Respighi's most epic tone poems written about his beloved Rome. Brace yourself for spectacular orchestral flair, the sounds of chanting monks and the brass infused finale that will leave you breathless in Pines of Rome.

Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra presents the winter concerts February 22 and 23, on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m. with a pre-concert chat on Sunday at 2:15 p.m. Tickets, $19 for adults, and $16 for seniors, students, military, and teachers; each youth receives free admission when accompanied by a paying adult, may be purchased online at www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org, by phone at 206.842.8569 or in person at BPA, 200 Madison Avenue North, Bainbridge Island. BPA Box Office hours are 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and one hour prior to each performance.

Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra extends special thanks to season sponsors Columbia Bank and Fletcher Bay Foundation and season supporter Kitsap Community Foundation. BPA is supported, in part, by Bainbridge Community Foundation and One Call for All.

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