Music brings us together!
Saturday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 27 at 4 p.m.
Ashbrook Independent School
Weber – Freischütz Overture * Dvorak – In Nature’s Realm * Thomas – Malheur Symphony
Composer Chris Thomas will talk about his inspiration in creating this piece. The Malheur Symphony was commissioned in 2018 by the Central Oregon Symphony with the goal to bring healing to the community after the armed takeover in 2016.
Thomas visited the refuge to find the heart of the Malheur story. He met with representatives from the Paiute Tribe, Friends of Malheur Society, geologists, biologists, and dozens of birders.
- He notes: “I am acting more as a painter than composer, shaping the music with bird calls, bird speech patterns, and pre-recorded sounds to capture the essence of Malheur.”
- You will hear these sounds and see the images from photographers Kay Scheurer Steel and Jerry Steele in a multi-media performance.
Environmental Fair: Starting an hour before the concert, come visit organizations promoting environmental awareness and stewardship.
Welcome to Willamette Valley Symphony’s 2026-2027 Season!
- Sept. 26 & 27: Malheur Symphony, featuring a special talk by composer Chris Thomas and an environmental lobby fair. Both concerts at Ashbrook Independent School.
- Nov. 21 & 22: Sibelius Violin Concerto, featuring Anthea Kreston. Both Concerts at Ashbrook Independent School.
- Feb. 6 (Albany Performing Arts Center) & Feb. 7th (Ashbrook Independent School): Youth Concerto Competition Rising Stars
- March 20 & 21: Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto featuring Alexander Tutunov. Both concerts at Albany Performing Arts Center.
- May 22 & 23: Music from the Movies, A Symphonic Journey. Both concerts at Ashbrook Independent School.
Ashbrook Independent School is located at 4045 SW Research Way in Corvallis. Albany Performing Arts Center is located at West Albany High School, 2100 SW Elm St. in Albany.
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