Salem Phil News

Introducing Our New Concert Master

Introducing Our New Concertmaster We’re excited to announce our new Concertmaster, Sidran Olson! Sidran studied violin at the University of Oregon, and has played with orchestras in California and Texas.

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Concert #1 – German Romantics

Concert #1 – German Romantics November 2 at 7:00 pm and November 3 at 2:00 pm Featuring Maria Garcia, piano Wagner – Tannhäuser  Overture Schumann – Piano Concerto in A minor Brahms

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Kami

Meet our New Executive Director

We are delighted to introduce Kami Hettwer, who joins us as our new Executive Director. With a deep passion for music and over two decades of experience in both administrative roles and educational settings, Kami brings a wealth of expertise to our organization.

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Hosts

Donor Reception & Appreciation

On January 12th, we were able to meet with some of our donors at the home of WIlly and Karen Kohne. Mingling over drinks and hors d’oeuvres, we were able to hear first hand what makes SPO special to our community.

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Current Season Concerts:

Concert #1 – Nov 2 & Nov 3 – German Romantics
Featuring Maria Garcia, piano

  • Wagner – Tannhäuser  Overture
  • Schumann – Piano Concerto in A minor
  • Brahms – Symphony No. 3 
Concert #2 – Dec 14 & December 15 – Family Concert
Concert Times – 2:00 pm Saturday and Sunday
 
  • Bernstein – Candide  Overture
  • Grieg – Holberg Suite, 1st movement
  • Fauré – Pavane
  • Khatchaturian – Gayane: Sabre Dance
  • Tchaikovsky – Swan Lake Suite, 1st movement
  • Copland – Fanfare for the Common Man
  • Glière – The Red Poppy: Russian Sailors’ Dance
Concert #3 – Feb 15 & Feb 16 – Rediscovering (Marie) Jaëll
Featuring Diane Chaplin, cello
 
  • Bizet – Jeux d’enfants – Petite Suite
  • Jaëll – Cello Concerto in F major
  • Rimsky-Korsakov – Capriccio Espagnol
  • Mozart – Symphony No. 38 (“Prague”)

Concert #4 – Apr 5 & Apr 6 -150 Years of Ravel
Featuring Thomas Otten, voice & piano

  • Dvořák – The Noon Witch
  • Ravel – Don Quichotte à Dulcinée song cycle
  • Ravel – Concerto for Piano Left Hand in D major
  • Schumann – Symphony No. 4

Concert #5 – May 31 & June 1 – Fate and the Apocalypse

  • Verdi – La Forza del Destino  Overture
  • DeBruyn – Apocalyptic Maiden (world premiere)
  • Tchaikovsky – Symphony no. 4 

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