Tonight’s performance is made possible by the generosity of Dr. Michael and Susan Gillespie.

Walla Walla audiences have been drawn to charismatic violinist Philip Payton since the first season of WWCMF in 2008. Whether he’s playing Kinky Boots on Broadway, a concert at Lincoln Center, appearing on Saturday Night Live, the Today Show, or Late Night with David Letterman, Phil seems to pop up all over New York City.

When the asparagus, morels and Walla Walla wine call, however, New York heaves a collective sigh, knowing that Phil has gone west for the month of June to play chamber music and reunite with his Walla Walla friends. Main Street Studios will provide the perfect setting to have Phil to yourself for an evening. We’ll see if we can find out what makes this tireless artist and all around goodfella tick. Music will include selections by Vivaldi, Ysaÿe, Piazzola and Mozart.

Artists: Timothy Christie, Norbert Lewandowski, Stephen Miahky, and J. Patrick Rafferty.