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The Oregon Symphony’s season ended on June 12 this year, and there was barely time for a respite and the summer festival season began in earnest. In the midst of that ‘respite’, I had the great pleasure of playing the string trio version of Bach’s Goldberg Variations on the brand new Chatter PDX<\/a> series with my trio compadres con brio, Trevor Fitzpatrick and Emily Cole. So much fun, hard work, and reward from learning and performing this monumental masterwork!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More chamber music goodness came at the Chintimini Festival<\/a> in Corvallis, Ore. Music of Cras, Brahms, and Strauss along with phenomenal musicians (and good area cycling and bakeries) made for a wonderful time – my first extended stay in Corvallis – I’ll look forward to returning very much!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then came the Oregon Bach Festival<\/a> in Eugene, Ore. Some really great music making there, and a fancy new dorm building to live in (albeit with only partial AC). Best part: cycling the area and Prince P\u00fcckler ice cream!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shortly after OBF concluded, the rehearsal period for the Willamette Valley Chamber Music Festival<\/a> began. It’s always the highlight of my playing year, and this year did not disappoint. Our composer in residence this year was the young up-and-comer Kevin Day<\/a>, whose music both delighted and made a deep impression upon us and the audiences. Keep an eye out for Kevin and his music – he’s going to be a big name in the biz!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, at the end of August, I’m all done with the festival circuit and have some time free to get stuff done in the garden and around the house. It’s also almost time to really get ready for the beginning of the OSO season, which starts off with a big bang – Strauss’ epic Alpine Symphony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Goldberg Variations at Chatter PDX<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Happy after Goldberg performance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Trevor, Emily, and Charles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Brahms Sextet at Chintimini Festival<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Happy Brahmsians after performance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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WVCMF at Sokol Blosser<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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In the cave at Archery Summit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Viola + wine = happy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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My WVCMF besties<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a list of the music that I performed this summer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orchestral<\/h4>\n\n\n\n