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Nordlys, Music of
Scandinavian Composers
by Bev Rothenborg, Arts and Entertainment Editor
On Friday, December 18 and Sunday, December 20, at
2:00 p.m., the Rawson Duo will present their third annual
Nordlys (Northern Lights) concert showcasing works by
Scandinavian composers. This year the Rawsons add four
seldom heard, captivating and masterfully accomplished
composers to their repertoire: Swedish composers Emil
Sjogren and Tor Aulin, Norwegian composer Christian
Sinding, and from Finland, Selim Palmgren.
Having just been to the Rawsons’ November concert,
I have to add my own impressions of the experience.
Once you’ve found their home in Chimacum (a little
challenging), you’re in for a rare treat. They are a piano/
violin duo, and the concert venue is their living room
which holds about 35 chairs, Sandy’s piano and Alan’s
music stand. Alan does extensive research on the Internet
and digital libraries to ferret out little known facts about the
musicians being presented. His research is amazing and the
information fascinating. After the music, you are treated
to Sandy’s culinary skills that are themed to the music just
presented. Believe me, this is not chips and dip fare!
Admission is by advanced paid reservation at $22 per
guest. Concerts sell out quickly. In fact, last month a third
had to be added. I recommend getting on Alan’s e-mail
list. Reply to rawson@waypoint.com or by telephone at
379-3449. Checks should be made payable to Dr. Alan
Rawson and mailed to 10318 Rhody Drive, Chimacum,
WA 98325. Upon receipt of payment, a confirmation will
be sent including directions to their home.
For more information about the Rawsons and their
musical activities, visit www.mnstate.edu/rawson/oystrs.
Final Coffee Concerts for 2009
Gwendolyn Moore’s popular Coffee Concerts will conclude
in December and return again in the spring. These
concerts take place at her new location near Discovery
Bay on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.
On Monday, November 30, and Tuesday, December
1, the music will include Bach’s Italian Concerto,
Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Faure’s
“Dolly” Suite and Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals
with duo pianist Barbara Hinchliff. The program for
Monday, December 7, and Tuesday, December 8, will
include late Beethoven compositions: Bagatelles, Opus
126, Sonata in A-flat Major, Opus 110 and Quartet in
E-flat Major, Opus 127 with duo pianist Barbara
Hinchliff. These programs are subject to change. The
music is enhanced by Gwen’s comments. At press time
the music for the remaining December dates had not been
announced.
Port Ludlow’s Ruth Anne Hansen, who attends on Mondays,
said, “It’s a wonderful way for me to start my
week.” Commenting about the venue for the Coffee Concerts,
Judy Thomas said, “The concert hall feels a bit like
a chapel with its high ceilings, windows and chandeliers.
There is a nice central garden for strolling, which should
be wonderful when the weather is good.”
Admission to the concerts is $8 or $35 for a ticket book.
The proceeds fund musical scholarships for local students.
The concerts are held at 523 Blue Ridge Road. It is
necessary to reserve a space by calling 385-3626. When
you do you will be given directions to the venue.
Scrooge: The Musical
Key City Public Theatre (KCPT) presents Scrooge: The
Musical, Dickens’ timeless Christmas classic set to music.
It runs at the Playhouse, 419 Washington Street, Port
Townsend, at various times, until Sunday, December 20.
Some special events are:
••
A “pay-what-you-wish”
performance on Thursday,
December 3, curtain at 7:00
p.m., sponsored by Port
Townsend Arts Commission.
••
KCPT presents its “Scrooge”
Holiday Party on Friday,
December 4 featuring hors
d’oeuvres and desserts prepared
by outstanding chefs, 6:30 p.m.
at the Northwest Maritime
Center, 431 Water Street, Port
Townsend, followed by a
performance at the Playhouse.
Tickets are $75.
••
A “Family Night”
performance on Wednesday,
December 9, 7:00 p.m., with
special ticket prices and treats for the kids.
Dickens’ Scrooge gives
Tiny Tim a lift.
Photo courtesy of KCPT
For more information on all of these events and regular
performances, call KCPT at 385-7396 or go to the website
www.keycitypublictheatre.org.