Russian Treasures concert features international violinist

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The Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, will present a concert, “Russian Treasures,” at 4 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Carson City Community Center.
The concert features guest violinist Carla Trynchuk in a performance of Alexander Glazunov’s Violin Concerto. The program, suitable for people of all ages, also includes Russian March by Strauss, In the Steppes of Central Asia by Borodin, and Capriccio Italien by Tchaikovsky.
Pre-concert entertainment by Markleeville artist Russel Ketenjian begins at 3 p.m. in the lobby. Ketenjian sings and plays original exotic melodies on the ancient oud, a lute-like instrument that evolved to the modern guitar. Some of his artwork also will be on display in the lobby.
A Meet-the-Soloist concert preview begins at 3:15 p.m. in the Sierra Room. Conductor and Music Director David Bugli and guest soloist Carla Trynchuk will discuss the music and answer questions from the audience.
Canadian violinist Carla Trynchuk has performed as soloist with orchestras and in recitals throughout North America and in Europe, Asia, and Australia A graduate of the Juilliard School of Music in New York, she is Professor of Music and Director of the String Program at Andrews University in Michigan.
Tickets are $15 for general admission: $12 for seniors, students, and Association Members; and free for age 16 and under. Tickets are available at Play Your Own Music in the Carson Mall, 775-885-7529; online at CCSymphony.com; and at the door.
A dinner reception follows the concert. For information and reservations, call the Symphony at 775-883-4154 or go to CCSymphony.com.

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