Contact: Allison Griffin
Public Relations Associate
503-416-6347
February 2, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Portland, Ore. … Gingerbread houses, evil witches, kryptonite and oversized lumberjacks. Some of the best-loved children’s stories will come alive as the Oregon Symphony performs “Tall Tales” on Sunday, March 4 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
Under the direction of Resident Conductor Gregory Vajda, the orchestra will perform musical tales with the help of a narrator to highlight details of the selected fables.
The tale of Tubby the Tuba will come alive as soloist JáTtik Clark plays the title role in a story about how a tuba found a melody to play. Translated into more than 30 languages and played by every major orchestra in the world, Tubby became an instant hit after its release in 1941.
The Pacific Youth Choir, under the artistic direction of Mia Hall Savage, will be performing Engelbert Humperdinck’s “Dance Duet” and “Dream Pantomime” from Hansel and Gretel. With over 195 singers representing 60 Metro-area schools, Pacific Youth Choir is fast becoming known as one of the finest choral programs in the Pacific Northwest. In residence at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, Pacific Youth Choir is comprised of five choirs, with children and students ranging in age from first grade to college.
The orchestra and narrator will also perform the Paul Bunyan Overture by Benjamin Britten and will conclude with John Williams’ March from Superman.
Tickets range from $6 to $38 and may be purchased at the Oregon Symphony Ticket Office, located at 923 S.W. Washington. Ticket office hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets can be charged by phone at (503) 228-1353 or (800) 228-7343, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Discounted tickets for groups of eight or more are available through the group sales hotline at (503) 416-6380. For more information, visit the Symphony’s website at www.orsymphony.org. Tickets may also be purchased at Ticketmaster outlets. The 2006-2007 Kids Concert Series is sponsored by The Portland Tribune, K103, and Metro Parent.