Theme and Variation. Wild and Wooly

Collage has become an annual tradition at WWCMF. This showcase of unchecked virtuosity will change your whole perception of classical music and your whole perception of a night out in Waitsburg, Washington. Jim and Claire, the artist-proprietors of jimgermanbar generously open their doors and their hearts to WWCMF each year. To thank them, we put on a kaleidoscopic concert that mashes centuries of music into one show. No breaks between movements; no chance to catch your breath; no time to blink.

The 2012 Collage performances focus on the concept of theme and variation. No such program would be complete without the Paganini Caprice No. 24 in A minor. Composers such as Rachmaninov, Brahms and Liszt all wrote music based on the virtuoso violin piece, and American composer George Rochberg used it for a set of 50 variations for solo violin. It is rumored that Paganini sold his soul to the Devil in exchange for complete mastery of the violin. We’ll leave the dark arts out of it, and just practice a lot before June 14!

Enjoy the signature cocktail: this year Jim will create the “Tango Sureale,” inspired by the profound and wild Clarinet Quintet by William Albright. Past signature drinks have included the “Cavatina” and the “Vox Dei.”

Join us as we pioneer Chamber Music Mixology!

Artists: Timothy Christie, Katri Ervamaa, Andrew Jennings, Norbert Lewandowski, Christina McGann, Stephen Miahky, Philip Payton, Erik Rynearson, John Sampen, and Maria Sampen