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Two Concerts

Christen — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:56:54 +0000

This past week, I had the pleasure of attending two great concerts – one by the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra, and the other by the Broomfield Symphony Orchestra. As a flute player, I enjoyed that both concerts had some great flute solos. As usual, I also loved watching the cello and bass sections, given that I play cello and my husband plays bass.

The Jefferson Symphony played at the Colorado School of Music in Golden, CO. They performed a lively and engaging concert featuring works by Brahms and Richard Strauss. The concert ended with an impressive performance of Ravel’s “La Valse” featuring Peggy Lyon on piano.

The Broomfield Symphony performed to a packed Broomfield Auditorium, just minutes from my home. They played an enjoyable selection of pieces by Haydn and Tchaikovsky to an enthusiastic audience. The second half of the program featured solo pianist David Korevaar playing Rachmaninov’s 2nd Piano Concerto. David’s passionate playing and flawless technique had me riveted, and his inspiring performance elicited a standing ovation from the audience at the end of the concert.

Vivace Strings Upcoming Appearances

Christen — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:03:06 +0000

USCHAP - Vivace Strings

As the instructor of the USCHAP string ensemble, Vivace Strings, I would like to invite you to come and hear our upcoming performances. We have a great lineup for the spring season:

Downtown Monroe Spring Art Walk – Friday, April 15, 2011 (6pm at First Baptist on Main & 7:30pm at the Loft, 211 N. Main St.) – free admission

Red Cross Rhapsody in Red Charity Ball – Saturday, May 7, 2011 6–7pm

Waxhaw Women’s Club Benefit for Loaves & Fishes – Friday, May 13, 2011

Waxhaw Spring Fest - Saturday, May 14, 2011 10am

New South Music Festival – Saturday, May 21, 2011 (Pre-concert and dinner music)

Queens Community Orchestra Concert

Christen — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:56:18 +0000

Christen Stephens playing cello in concert with the Queens Community Orchestra, December 6, 2010

Queens Community Orchestra Concert

Christen — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:07:57 +0000

Mark your calendars for Monday, December 6 at 8:00pm at Dana Auditorium, and enjoy a performance by the Queens Community Orchestra. I am playing cello in the orchestra, and we are preparing works by Bach, Vivaldi, Torelli and more. There will be a reception following the concert.

The Charlotte Music Club presents “Handel’s Messiah, Part I”

Christen — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:06:28 +0000

We are once again fast approaching the time of year when the Charlotte Music Club and the Charlotte Civic Orchestra will hold their annual performance of Handel’s Messiah, Part I. The Messiah is a must see event for the holiday season, featuring a full orchestra, a chorus of about 65, a harpsichord, and Ginger Wyrick as conductor. It will be performed on Sunday, December 5th at 3:00pm. It will be held at the First United Methodist Church at 501 Tryon Street. Better yet, admission is free. Parking is also free and located in the Odell Parking Garage off of 9th Street. I will be playing with the cello section for this event and am looking forward to a fun time and hoping for a large audience.

Vivace Strings Plays at St. Peter’s

Christen — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:02:25 +0000

Vivace Strings - Top left to bottom right: Christen Stephens, Samuel Gibbons, Adam Ford, John O'Keefe, Bryan Gobey, Isabelle Young, Olivia George, Taryn Miller, Olivia Morris

Congratulations to Vivace Strings for a great end of the year performance at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, November 13th at 7:30pm. As a group you all did a great job, and I know the individual effort each of you put into this performance. I am proud of you all!

Pictures for Vivace Strings at Open House

Christen — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 17:11:21 +0000

Vivace Strings at play Open House

Vivace Strings did a great job playing at Deer Stone Lodge on November 6th. Visit the USYO website for more photos.

Pictures for Art Walk and Bravo! Beethoven

Christen — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 19:33:55 +0000

Vivace Strings at Bravo! Beethoven

Vivace Strings at the Art Walk (I am playing cello)

There are now pictures available of our Vivace Strings performance at the Bravo! Beethoven concert on October 10, 2010, and the Art Walk in downtown Monroe on October 1, 2010. Visit the USYO web gallery for more great pictures.

Chamber Music at St. Peter’s Episcopal

Christen — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 19:18:51 +0000

The Charlotte Area Foundation for Music and Handcrafted Art presents a chamber music concert featuring Kellan Toohey on clarinet with the Union Symphony String Players performing the Quintet for Clarinet and Strings by Brahms. There will also be performances by the Master’s Musicians String Ensemble, Tamar Rowe on harp, Timothy Dinsmore on guitar, and the Union Symphony Youth Chamber Players, Vivace Strings.

The concert will be held on Saturday, November 13^th at 7:30pm at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on the 2^nd floor parish hall. The church is located at the corner of Tryon and 7^th St. There is free parking behind Red Rocks Cafe. Tickets are $10 and a reception will follow the concert. Proceeds for the concert will go to support young artists and musicians through grants and scholarships funded by the Charlotte Area Foundation for Music and Handcrafted Art.

Vivace Strings Plays at Deer Stone Lodge

Christen — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:17:31 +0000

Vivace Strings will be playing at Deer Stone Lodge, home of Dr. and Mrs. George Pinsak, for the Dream Home Open House on Saturday, November 6th 2010. This is 120 acre custom built Montana style estate has magnificent panoramic views from 148 over-sized windows. The tour also includes collector automobiles in a porte-cochère, a garden, and green houses. Home baked refreshments, mulled wine and punch will be served. The open house will go from 2:00pm until 6:00pm, and Vivace Strings will play for approximately one hour beginning at 3:30. Shuttle service will be provided from the parking lot at Sunset Dr. and Hayne St. in Monroe. Admission (adults only) is $25, and the proceeds will benefit the Union Symphony.