Coastside Community Orchestra presents premiere

Saturday February 10th the Coastside Community Orchestra presents a world premiere of "Paganini in America," an original composition for guitar, violin and orchestra by Spanish Guitarist Jaume Torrent (www.jaumetorrent.com). Written for Virtuoso Violinist Joseph Gold (www.josephgold.com), this modern piece draws out the romantic and expressive sounds of the violin and guitar as well as showcasing the impressive skills of the performers. 

Composer Jaume Torrent is one of Spain’s most important musicians. He was born near Barcelona, and attended the prestigious Conservatorio del Liceu where he studied with Tarrago. Later, Mr. Torrent became the director of his alma mater. He began his international career in 1975, and has played extensively throughout Europe, Latin America, and in the United States. For many years Jaume led the famous guitar quartet known as "Quartet Tarrago," which was named in honor of his illustrious teacher. 

Joseph Gold is the "Romantic Violin Virtuoso" par excellence. Renowned on the four continents for his brilliant interpretations of 19th century composers, Mr. Gold has literally written the book on Paganini, Sarasate, and Bazzini. In addition to the romantic repertoire, Joseph Gold has commissioned many prominent composers to write works especially for him.

The program also includes two Mozart overtures, the Marriage of Figaro and the Overture to The Abduction From the Seraglio, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 (Eroica).

Saturday February 10th at 8 p.m., Community United Methodist Church, 777 Miramontes, Half Moon Bay.  Tickets available at the door: $10 general, $7 seniors, students and children free.  Contact Mr. Kay Raney, conductor, 408/244-3834, [email protected] for more information or check http://www.coastsideorchestra.com/concertSchedule.html