Welcome to Parlance Chamber Concerts' fifth exciting season! Since our inaugural events in 2007-2008, PCC has established itself as a unique and indispensable cultural resource in our community. In honor of this milestone, we are presenting five very special events featuring performers of unrivaled stature. Our programs blend well-known and adventurous repertoire, and, in the spirit of widening the audience for great music, I will continue to provide spoken introductions and anecdotes about the performers, music and composers. Our 2011-2012 season is presenting many stars of the Metropolitan Opera in intimate musical settings. These artists will include the celebrated mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe, renowned American baritones Thomas Hampson and Nathan Gunn, 8 leading singers from the Met Chorus, and 25 virtuoso musicians from the Met Orchestra. Spotlighted performers from the Met Orchestra will include the extraordinary principal cellist Rafael Figueroa, principal harpist Deborah Hoffman, and principal flutists Stefán Höskuldsson and Denis Bouriakov. The season will also be graced by an array of internationally acclaimed soloists, including famed violinist Tim Fain, cellist Andrés Díaz, and pianists Warren Jones, Wendy Chen, and Julie Gunn. It was a special treat to welcome Midge Woolsey, WQXR's beloved daytime host, to our stage. Midge helped kick off our October 30th Family Concert, serving as the narrator for an all-star rendition of Prokofiev's timeless children's classic, Peter and the Wolf. We are deeply grateful to our devoted listeners and donors for the enthusiasm and generosity that make these inspiring events possible. You can help us to continue building a vital cultural life and a wider audience for great music in our community. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift when you make your ticket order. I look forward to seeing you at Parlance Chamber Concerts!  |
