Tonight’s performance has been made possible by the generosity of Ron Van Yserloo, in honor of Barb, who loved playing the clarinet.
“…I seem to associate Walla Walla with various forms of Brahms.”
Kevin is not wrong in his musings about WWCMF and Brahms. So, it is only fitting that he brings us the first Festival performance of a Brahms clarinet sonata movement. What else might he have in mind for tonight’s Portrait recital? I went ahead and took a look through my extensive scrapbook of Kevin’s various musings to get a better idea.
“…a military march in reference to my military service.”
Sounds good. What’s next?
“…a reference to [the film] ‘Maestro.”
I’m intrigued. And?
“…a beautiful new piece, [then] one with a nice frilly fun ending.”
At WWCMF, we love nice fun frilly endings. Kevin makes his return to WWCMF after a season’s absence filled with solo sea voyages and much more. This evening’s performance provides a window into one of WWCMF’s most beloved performers.
All works will be announced from the stage.
Artists: Kevin Schempf, clarinet; Xiaohui Yang, piano