The Kamuela Philhar-monic Orchestra’s 2011-2012 concert season will conclude with a free program featuring the works of P.D.Q. Bach at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Kahilu Theater in Waimea. Audience favorites such as “Unbegun Symphony,” “Eine Kleine Nichtmusic” and “Beethoven
The Kamuela Philhar-monic Orchestra’s 2011-2012 concert season will conclude with a free program featuring the works of P.D.Q. Bach at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Kahilu Theater in Waimea. Audience favorites such as “Unbegun Symphony,” “Eine Kleine Nichtmusic” and “Beethoven Symphony 5: New Horizons in Music Appreciation,” narrated by Lyman Medeiros, will be performed by the full orchestra. The concert will also include several works for small ensembles, such as “Sonata for Viola 4 Hands and Schleptet.”
During her days as a student, Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra musical director Madeline Schatz enrolled summers at the Aspen Music School. One of the highlights of those summers was the residency of Professor Schickele, who had just begun his career as P.D.Q. Bach. Sitting at his concerts, she literally laughed until her sides hurt watching him perform, she said. Since then, whenever she has had the opportunity, she has made a point of programming P.D.Q. Bach works, because they take the stuffiness out of classical music.
Admission is free, but any donations may be tax deductible. Audience members are advised to arrive no later than 3:30 p.m., as space is limited.
