BSO presents ‘Pines of Rome’ AT BPA

“Pines of Rome,” the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra’s winter concert, will take listeners from the quiet sounds of Schubert’s “Unfinished” Symphony to “Bainbridge” by Erich Stem – a world premiere commissioned by the BSO, to one of Respighi’s most epic tone poems written about his beloved Rome, performed by the BSO and Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra.

February 22, 2014 10:12 am
Christopher Son Richardson
Christopher Son Richardson

“Pines of Rome,” the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra’s winter concert, will take listeners from the quiet sounds of Schubert’s “Unfinished” Symphony to “Bainbridge” by Erich Stem – a world premiere commissioned by the BSO, to one of Respighi’s most epic tone poems written about his beloved Rome, performed by the BSO and Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra.

Performances are 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 at Bainbridge Performing Arts.

Young Artist Competition winner Christopher Son Richardson joins the BSO to perform the first movement of Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor.

Composer Erich Stem’s new work “Bainbridge” draws on inspiration from the people, culture and history of Bainbridge Island.

Tickets are $19 for adults, and $16 for seniors, students, military and teachers, at www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org, by phone at 206-842-8569 or in person at BPA, 200 Madison Ave. North.