BSO Presents "Love Notes"
Saturday, February 17th @ 7:30 & Sunday, February 18th @ 3:00 pm
Friday, February 16th: Open Dress Rehearsal
Join us in a musical celebration of love and passion as the BSO presents "The Season of Romance." This special concert is perfectly timed with the Valentine's Day week, immersing audiences in the romantic allure of classical music.
Program:
Margaret Brouwer - Pulse
Leopold Kozeluch - Concerto in B-flat major for Four Hands
Featuring: Lark Powers and Ricardo de la Torre, soloists
Intermission
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 5 in E minor, op. 64
Concert Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes
About the Concert:
In the spirit of romance, the BSO is thrilled to present Tchaikovsky's iconic Fifth Symphony, a testament to the profound depths of romantic expression. The evening will also spotlight the real-life love story of two pianists, Lark Powers and Ricardo de la Torre, as they enchant us with the delightful Concerto for Four Hands by the eighteenth-century maestro, Leopold Kozeluch. Opening the concert is a musical thrill ride, "Pulse," by the contemporary composer Margaret Brouwer.
Join us for an evening of romance, passion, and exceptional music. Book your tickets now and be a part of this unforgettable experience.
About Jeffrey Bell-Hanson:
A prominent figure in the Pacific Northwest, Bell-Hanson is celebrated for his innovative performances and commitment to new works. Recently honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the College Orchestra Directors Association, he has conducted globally, leaving a significant mark on the orchestral landscape.
About Lark Powers & Ricardo de la Torre
Characterized by lyricism and drive in their music making, the Powers-de la Torre piano duo has performed on stages in North America and Europe. Some of the festivals and concert series on which they have taken part include the Winter Concert Series in Estes Park, CO; Classical Concerts at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, CA; El Arte del piano at Mexico City’s Fine Arts Palace; Passion Piano at the Bibliothèque de Dinan in France; Instituto Cervantes in Vienna; the International Festival of Spanish Keyboard Music in Almería; and the Viernes de Musikeon concert series in Valencia, Spain. The duo was a finalist at the United States International Duo Piano Competition in Colorado Springs and obtained a Silver Award at the first international competition of the Carles & Sofía Foundation of Spain. As a duo they have been coached by pianists Albert Atenelle, David Korevaar, and Andrew Cooperstock.
Recent highlights include performing live for Classical King’s Northwest Focus Live radio show, consecutive appearances at the annual Encuentro de Pianistas Costa Rica, the commission and premiere of a work by Spanish-Colombian composer Moisès Bertran, with a grant from the IBERMÚSICAS program, the Music from Home concert series at Lakewold Gardens, and a return appearance at the Listen Live at Lunch series in Tacoma.
Lark Powers, a California native, and Ricardo de la Torre, a Mexico City native, are in demand as performers, teachers, adjudicators, and presenters, and are frequently invited to judge for competitions and festivals. Jointly and individually, they have presented at numerous local, regional, national, and international conferences. They are on faculty at Pacific Lutheran University and the Community Music Program at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma and serve as Visiting Artists for the Washington State Music Teachers Association.