FEBRUARY 6, 2009 Natalia and Benjamin Huth of Phoenix and
their father Mark joined over 450 other enthusiastic attendees at the West
Valley Symphony’s most recent concert. The Huth’s are Season ticketholders
of the Symphony’s concert series, Benjamin, 8, and his sister Natalia,
6, both study the piano, but they don’t limit their interest to just one instrument.
Benjamin favors the violin while Natalia likes the bassoon and they received
some personal attention from the Symphony’s Concertmaster and Principal First
Violin, Cathy Worcester and Principal Bassoonist, Julie Schlafer. “As
musicians, we love having an opportunity to share our love of classical music
with youngsters,” says Worcester.
“The
chance to share my love of classical music with my children is very important
to me. At his first West Valley Symphony concert in 2004, I sat with
Benjamin and watched him paying complete attention to the orchestra and I
thought life just doesn’t get any better. He loves a good romp through
the brass and percussion” says Mr. Huth. “The venues are friendly and
non-intimidating and I have yet to hear a flat or routine performance from
the musicians and conductors of the West Valley Symphony. It seems
to me that the performers are truly enjoying what they do and that comes
through clearly in the many fine concerts given by this organization.”
As serious
students of the piano, Benjamin has been at his lessons for four years, the
Symphony’s next concert on March 8th at 3pm is of special interest to both
children. The concert will feature well-known pianist, Walter Cosand
who will join the professional orchestra and Maestro Warren Cohen in a performance
of Saint Saëns’ “Concerto No. 2 for Piano and Orchestra” at Sun City
West’s Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Concertgoers will also hear
Georges Bizet’s “Symphony in C” and Maurice Ravel’s “Pavane” during the French
Romantics program.
Tickets are
priced at $25 Adult and $15 Youth, seating is general admission. Call
(623) 236-6781 for tickets. Additional information about the West Valley
Symphony is available at: www.westvalleysymphony.org.
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