ORCMA presents chamber concert, Orchestra in February
The Oak Ridge Civic Music Association continues its 2021–2022 concert series with a performance by the Cumberland Piano Trio on Saturday, Feb. 5, and the Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra with soloist Theodore Kartal on Saturday, Feb. 19.
Both concerts will be held at First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge and begin at 7:30 p.m.; the Cumberland Piano Trio will present a pre-concert talk beginning at 7 p.m. Per ORCMA’s strategic plan, both concerts feature music by composers from underrepresented groups in the music industry. Individual tickets are available online at orcma.org or by calling (865) 483-5569. Youths 18 and under attend all subscription concerts free of admission charge.
The Cumberland Piano Trio features pianist Emi Kagawa, violinist Karen Kartal, and cellist Dan Allcott performing music by Ludwig van Beethoven, Clara Schumann, and Arthur Foote.
“The Chamber Music Series remains a unique gem in the East TN area,” said series chairperson Bill Schwenterly. “The Cumberland Piano Trio is a favorite group from the East Tennessee region.”
Additional spring concerts feature the Harlem Quartet in March, and the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet in April. Support for the Chamber Music Series is generously provided by the Tom & Effie Carlson Estate, the Feldman Family, Korsmeyer Endowment & Consulting, Spectra Tech Inc., and individual donors.
Led by Music Director Dan Allcott, the Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra will perform music by Béla Bartόk, Ernst Bloch, Jessie Montgomery, and Peter Warlock. Allcott will present a class on Monday, February 14, 2022, to discuss the pieces on the concert, according to a news release. Contact Oak Ridge Institute for Continued Learning for more information.
“The repertoire is slightly different than our originally scheduled program, but circumstances dictated a change that will no doubt keep you on the edge of your seat,” said Music Director Dan Allcott. “It is an honor to feature our principal cellist Theodore Kartal in the beautiful “Prayer” from Jewish Life by Ernst Bloch; and, of course, the concert continues our commitment to diversity and community.”
All of ORCMA’s subscription concerts include music by at least one composer or arranger from an underrepresented group – specifically composers of color and women, according to a release. Donations in support of ORCMA’s diverse programming are greatly appreciated. Information may be found at ORCMA.org or by calling (865) 483-5569.
All ORCMA concerts and activities are created following health and safety protocols that are evaluated regularly. Currently, all concert-goers are required to be masked and practice social distancing. Ushers will assist with seating. Musicians will also be masked and distanced.
ORCMA is grateful for support provided through advertisements, sponsorships, individual donations, grants, bequests, and corporate funding. Corporate funding and support for ORCMA’s 2021–2022 season is generously provided by UT-Battelle/Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Spectra Tech Inc., First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge Breakfast Rotary Club Foundation, the Oak Ridge Fund for Achieving Community Excellence, the Tennessee Arts Commission & TN Specialty Plates, the National Endowment for the Arts, Oak Ridge Public Library, ORICL, the Klabunde Trust, and numerous generous donors.
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