October 15, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Portland, Ore. … Music Director Carlos Kalmar makes his Kids Concert series debut as he and the Oregon Symphony present the beloved children’s musical classic, “Peter and the Wolf,” on Sunday, Nov. 14 at 1 and 3 p.m. at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Media support is provided by Metro Parent and Radio Disney.
Prokofiev’s timeless musical setting of the folk tale about the boy who disobeys his grumpy old grandfather and catches the wild wolf has been delighting children and their parents for almost 70 years. Although it is quite unusual for the music director of a large symphony to appear on a kids concert, Kalmar is eager for the opportunity to honor his ongoing commitment to serving the young people in the symphony audience. In addition to this concert, Kalmar plans to continue working with children in future, Symphony concerts at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, as well as concerts in the community. Kalmar and the Symphony will be joined by guest narrator Amy Haroldson, who will perform a script written by Vivienne Elborne that will introduce the characters in the story as the Symphony brings Prokofiev’s engaging animal and human creatures to life.
The concert will also feature Rebecca Anderson, the 14-year-old assistant concertmaster of the Portland Youth Philharmonic, who will perform a movement from Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor. Other music on the program includes Wagner’s Prelude to Act III of “Lohengrin,” a movement from Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings, and the “Clap Hands March” by Donald Miller.
Tickets range from $7 to $33 and may be purchased in advance at the Oregon Symphony Ticket Office (923 S.W. Washington), Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or charged by phone at (503) 228-1353 or (800) 228-7343. Tickets also may be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets (503-790-ARTS) or through Ticketmaster Online, via the Symphony's Web site at www.orsymphony.org. Service fees may apply.
Amy Haroldson has been entertaining children professionally for the past eight years. She has appeared on the local television show AM Northwest and has participated in children’s events at the Oregon Zoo, the Rose Quarter and at more than 1,000 private corporate and non-profit functions. Harlodson specializes in vocals, guitar, interactive music, magic, storytelling and improvisational comedy.
Haroldson teaches music appreciation, dance, creative movement and imaginative play at Gymboree, a play and music program for children ages birth to four years. Haroldson studied early childhood development at the University of California, Berkeley and drama at Diablo College and the University of London. She has extensive choral training and has performed as a soloist with the Reno Jazz Festival.
Rebecca Andersonis a 14 year old freshman at Lincoln High School. Anderson is in her sixth season with the Portland Youth Philharmonic (PYP) where she currently serves as assistant concertmaster. She has previously served as concertmaster of both the Young String Ensemble and Conservatory Orchestra.
In 2003 and 2004, Anderson was a member of PYP’s Sextet and performed in master classes for the Miami String Quartet and the Lincoln Center Quartet. She was also a member of the Baroque Ensemble at the Community Music Center. In 2003, Anderson performed Bach’s Concerto for Three Violins in D Major with the Portland Chamber Orchestra. She was a winner of the Metro Arts Young Artist Concerto Competition for her performance of Sarasate’s “Zigeunerweisen.” Last year Anderson placed first in the Oregon ASTA Competition Junior Division. She has participated in master-classes with John Kendall, Brian Lewis, Jaap Schroeder, Charles Castleman and Chin Kim. Anderson currently studies with Oregon Symphony violinist Clarisse Atcherson.
Anderson is on the varsity cross-country team at Lincoln High and received the Tom Shulevitz award for outstanding female student-athlete while captain of the track team at West Sylvan Middle School. Anderson enjoys reading, knitting, designing greeting cards, playing ping-pong and board games, hiking, running and biking.
