SYMPHONY SOIREE OFFERS FARE FROM KACHATURIN TO BEETHOVEN

Jan 2, 2006

For Immediate Release

Contact: Annie Matlow 326-3136

SPOKANE In its fourth season at the Davenport Hotel, the opulent Chamber Soiree series has become one of the Spokane Symphony's most popular musical events. Set in the courtly and ornate Marie Antionette Ballroom, listeners are invited to enjoy the musical experience while the musicians themselves introduce the music. The next concerts in the series are on Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 11 and 12, at 7:30 p.m.

Listeners are seated at cocktail tables with wine and hors d'oeuvres. This unique setting provides a cabaret atmosphere for an intimate listening experience. The table seating is sold out but gallery seating is available for both performances. Beverages are available for purchase for those seated in the gallery.

The Chamber Soiree program features:
• Quartet for Winds by Jean Francaix featuring Bruce Bodden, flute, Keith Thomas, oboe, Dan Cotter, clarinet, Lynne Feller-Marshall;
• Trio for Violin Clarinet Piano by Aram Khachaturian featuring Chip Phillips, clarinet, Tracy Dunlap, violin, Linda Siverts, piano;
• Sonata for Flute and Piano by Francis Poulenc featuring Chip Phillips, Linda Siverts, piano;
• String Quartet in E flat Major, Harp by Ludwig van Beethoven featuring Jason Bell, violin, Phil Baldwin, violin, Jeannette Wee-Yang, viola, John Marshall.

Tickets are available Monday through Friday from 9:30-5:00 p.m. at the Spokane Symphony Ticket Office at 818 West Riverside Avenue or by calling (509) 624-1200. Tickets are also available on weekends and evenings, with a service charge, through Ticketswest at 325-SEAT, 1-800-325-SEAT or www.spokanesymphony.org.