Internationally renowned violinist Chloë Hanslip brings her extensive repertoire to the Reno Philharmonic Association’s Classix Five, set for February 15 and 17, at Reno’s Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts.
At 24, the British violinist is firmly established on the international stage. Since her BBC debut in 2002, she has performed regularly at major venues in England, Europe, United States and the Far East.
Hanslip’s world music experience complements the Classix Five program that focuses on the global music landscape with a repertoire to include Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, followed by Mohammed Fairouz’ Violin Concerto “Al-Andalus”, as interpreted by Hanslip.
“Al-Andalus” is a musical and historical narrative of the modern Arab world. Closing the evening is Dvorak’s tuneful Symphony No. 8 in G major, op. 88, written with the inspiration of his Czech country home.
“When I conducted in Algeria I became fascinated with the haunting beauty of Arabic music,” Laura Jackson, music director for the Reno Philharmonic, said. “Fairouz captures in his concerto the themes and legends I learned about while I was there. I knew that Chloe would be a perfect artist to perform this piece because of her fiery, passionate playing as well as her subtlety and finesse.”
Classix Five performances are Sunday, February 15 at 4 p.m. and Tuesday, February 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts.
Pre-concert talks take place with Music Director Laura Jackson February 15 at 3 p.m. and February 17 at 7 p.m. In this preview, Jackson and special guests discuss the works and composers, giving attendees a background and historical context for the music they will hear.
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The Reno Philharmonic is northern Nevada’s largest performing arts organization. Beginning its 46th season, the orchestra, led by music director Laura Jackson, is comprised of more than 80 professional musicians who perform more than 30 concerts annually throughout the Reno, Carson Valley and Lake Tahoe region. Musicians of the professional orchestra, youth orchestras, various ensembles and education programs offer more than 60 performances each year, playing to more than 50,000 people. The flagship of the Reno Philharmonic concert offering is a six-concert classical music series, Classix, performed on Sunday afternoons and Tuesday evenings at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts.
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