IMMEDIATE RELEASE - SONOMA COUNTY, CA – DECEMBER 28, 2009

   

WHO:    AMERICAN PHILHARMONIC - SONOMA COUNTY
          

   Gabriel Sakakeeny, Musical Director
   

WHAT:   "Once Upon A Time..."

        American Philharmonic-Sonoma County dedicates this concert to the REDWOOD EMPIRE FOOD BANK              
       

     Conducted by Gabriel Sakakeeny
       

Mendelssohn – A Midsummer's Night Dream-Overture

Blechinger – Concerto for Bassoon

     Guest Bassoonist - George Sakakeeny

Rimsky-Korsakov – Scheherazade

   

WHERE: WELLS FARGO CENTER FOR THE ARTS  

  50 MARK WEST SPRINGS ROAD, SANTA ROSA
     

WHEN:  SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2010, 8:00PM   

       SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2010, 3:00PM

Enjoy the lightheartedness of A Midsummer’s Night Dream and be enveloped in the mystique of Scheherazade of the Arabian Nights as American Philharmonic performs music inspired by some of the most captivating stories known. World-renowned bassoonist George Sakakeeny (see attached bio and photo)also performs a magical, evocative concerto commissioned exclusively for him--a rare treat for audiences anywhere.

APSC dedicates this concert set to the good people and works of the REDWOOD EMPIRE FOOD BANK. This time of year is often the hardest for the needy and those who serve them. While many donations come in during the holidays, by the beginning of each new year, REFB will have to double their efforts to secure more food. This is a time when all of us in the

community can collaborate and help ensure food will be available throughout the year. Please donate to this worthy cause and enjoy the beautiful music.

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APSC has been giving concerts free of charge since 1999, sustained almost completely on the generosity of donations by audience members.

Tickets to the January 30 and 31 concerts are free of charge, feature open seating, and are available at the door 60 minutes prior to the concert. Members will have reserved seats. For more information, or to inquire about becoming a member, please visit www.apsonoma.org.

Wheelchair accessible

CONTACT: Katy Madrigal mail to: HYPERLINK "http://us.mc819.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=kgomezmadrigal@apsonoma.org" kgomezmadrigal@apsonoma.org

American Philharmonic - Sonoma County
P.O. Box 7438
Cotati, CA 94931
www.apsonoma.org

                                                                       

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