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May 7, 2024 (Poway) – The Poway Symphony Orchestra will conclude its 20th Anniversary concert season with “Classical Gems,” presenting a program of music that displays lyricism, elegance and expressive power in the spirit of the Classical period. The concert will take place May 26 at 4:00 p.m. at the Poway Center for Performing Arts.
Noted pianist Ching-Ming Cheng will be featured as guest soloist for the Piano Concerto in A minor, Op 54 by Robert Schumann. Dr. Cheng, an award-winning music professor and chair of the music department at California State University San Marcos, has performed as soloist with numerous ensembles locally, nationally and internationally.
The concert, under the direction of John LoPiccolo, music director and conductor for PSO, will also include the Overture to “Marriage of Figaro” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Symphony 104 in D major, known as “The London Symphony,” by Franz Joseph Haydn.
“I wanted to end our 20th Anniversary Season on a light and happy note, and this program of joyful classical music will do just that,” said LoPiccolo. “We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Cheng as soloist. Her virtuosity will bring Schumann’s beautiful piano concerto to full brilliance for our audience. We’re so fortunate to have her joining us as we close out our season with this gorgeous piece – the only concerto Schumann wrote for piano.”
Dr. Cheng (photo, right) has been a recipient of the Top Music Teacher Award from Steinway & Sons every year since 2016. In 2023 she was inducted into the Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame, a prestigious designation recognizing the work of North America’s most committed and passionate piano educators. Her full bio may be accessed on her website, https://chingmingcheng.com/.The Poway Symphony Orchestra was formed in the summer of 2004 when Ulli Reiner brought together some interested musicians with the idea of presenting classical music concerts to the community. Launched under the umbrella of the Poway Unified School District Adult School, the Orchestra’s first performance took place on April 1, 2005.
From these humble beginnings, the Orchestra has evolved into a thriving 65-member semi-professional orchestra. Bo Matthys, President of the Poway Symphony Orchestra Foundation, says "It has grown over the years through the dedication and talent of the musicians, the artistic leadership of previous conductors and our present music director, much-needed financial support from several grantors and generous donors, continued affiliation with the Poway Unified School District Adult School, and of course the support from our many patrons."
Tickets for “Classical Gems” are now on sale at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts website at www.powaycenter.com or by calling the box office at 858-748-0505. For more information about the Poway Symphony Orchestra, visit www.powaysymphonyorchestra.org.
About Poway Symphony Orchestra:
Formed in 2004, the Poway Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is celebrating its 20th anniversary season in 2023-2024. The 65-member semi-professional Orchestra brings symphonic music to the North County San Diego area. The Orchestra performs music of the great composers of history and with nationally renowned guest artists. Concerts are presented at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway. The Orchestra is supported by the Poway Symphony Orchestra Foundation, a California Non-profit Public Benefit Corporation, and is affiliated with the Poway Unified School District, Adult School. For additional information, visit www.powaysymphonyorchestra.org
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