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Thursday, August 21 at 8 PMBoccherini Sonata in A major for Cello and Harpsichord

Copland Sextet for Clarinet, Strings and Piano

Elgar Piano Quintet in A minor, op. 84

The 2014 PCMF Composers Competition is sponsored by a generous grant from the Mattina R. Proctor Foundation.

We welcome Suzanne nance back to Maine to host this concert

featuring the winner of our 2014 Composers Competition, Josh newton. Mr. newton graduated from the University of Southern Maine and was chosen among candidates from nine countries.

Saturday, August 23 at 8 PM with host Suzanne Nance of WFMT Radio in Chicago

Vivaldi Trio Sonata in G minor, RV 73

Josh Newton Twenty-Three Skiddoo for Clarinet, Viola and Piano Winner, 2014 PCMF Composers Competition

Brahms String Sextet no. 2 in G major, op. 36

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SeasonFinale

August 14, 16 and 17 Bridget Kibbey HARP

Peggy Pearson oBoe

Yuri Funahashi PiAno

Jennifer Elowitch Violin

Kristin Lee Violin

Sunghae Anna Lim Violin

Carol Rodland ViolA

Jessica Thompson ViolA

Elizabeth Anderson Cello

Thomas Kraines Cello

Harold Meltzer CoMPoSeR

Nathan Shields CoMPoSeR

August 21 and 23 Todd Palmer ClARineT

Rieko Aizawa PiAno

Peter Sykes HARPSiCHoRD

Jennifer Elowitch Violin

Frank Huang Violin

Jesse Mills Violin

Jonathan Bagg ViolA

Dov Scheindlin ViolA

Claire Bryant Cello

Brant Taylor Cello

Josh Newton CoMPoSeR

Suzanne Nance HoST

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Harpist Bridget Kibbey

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Saturday, August 16 at 8 PMCaplet Conte Fantastique

Saint Saens Fantaisie for Violin and Harp

Debussy Danses Sacrée et Profane for Harp and String Quartet

Carlos Salzedo Sonata for Harp and Piano

Sebastian Currier Night Time Suite for Violin and Harp (1998)

Nathan Shields Tenebrae for Harp and String Quartet (2011; rev. 2013)

Sunday, August 1712–12:45 PMwith special pre-concert activities in the lobby beginning at 11 am

Join us for an informal, interactive concert designed for children ages 3 – 6 and their families!

Harpist Bridget Kibbey, a frequent guest artist with the Chamber Music Society of

lincoln Center, returns to PCMF in a program showcasing her instrument’s history and its colorful collaborative repertoire.

Harpist Bridget Kibbey

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We dedicate this evening’s concert to the memory of our inspirational friend and colleague,

cellist Marc Johnson, who performed at PCMF every season since 2009.

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Thursday, August 14 at 8 PMStravinsky Pulcinella Suite for oboe, Strings and Piano (arr. Pearson/Brown)

Harold Meltzer Air and Angels for oboe and Strings (2014; World Premiere)

Tchaikovsky Souvenir de Florence for String Sextet

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PCMF oboist Peggy Pearson brings us her own arrangement of Stravinsky’s

Pulcinella Suite to kick off our 21st Season. Composer and Pulitzer Prize finalist Harold Meltzer also joins us for the World Premiere of his Air and Angels, written for Ms. Pearson.

legacy of Cellist

Marc JohnsonHonoring the

Business Supports the Arts night:

Opening

Cellist Marc Johnson1947-2014