Beethoven – Symphony No.1
R. Strauss – Horn Concerto No.1 in E flat major, op. 11
Jeffrey Fair, French Horn
Hindemith – Symphonic Metamorphosis
on Themes by Carl Maria von Weber
Jeffrey Fair, French Horn
Jeffrey Fair has been the Principal Horn (The Charles Simonyi Chair) of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra since February 2013 and a member of the Orchestra since 2003. His playing has been described as “compelling,” “evocative,” “fearless and flawless,” and “full of finesse and assertiveness.” He also performs as Principal Horn of the Seattle Opera and has served as guest Principal Horn of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the National Symphony Orchestra. Since 2004, he has appeared regularly at the Seattle Chamber Music Festival and recently presented world premieres by Gerard Schwarz and Lawrence Dillon. He is on the faculty at the University of Washington and is responsible for instruction of all horn students. Mr. Fair has served as Principal Horn and faculty member of the Eastern Music Festival and as Principal Horn of the Arizona Music Festival. Additionally, Mr. Fair appears throughout the Northwest as soloist, chamber musician, clinician, and teacher. Prior to moving to Seattle, he was Principal Horn of the San Antonio Symphony for three seasons, appearing as soloist on several occasions. Mr. Fair completed a Master of Music degree at the Juilliard School as a student of Jerome Ashby. A native of Oklahoma, he received a Bachelor of Music degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Oklahoma as a student of Eldon Matlick.
Join us for a pre-concert lecture with Classical KING FM’s Dave Beck starting at 6:30 pm.
All repertoire is subject to change.
Details
Date: March 4, 2024
Time: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Venue
Edmonds Center of the Arts
410 4th Ave N
Edmonds, WA 98020
Phone: 425 275 9595