The Romantic Viola Helen Callus, viola; Phillip Bush, piano a benefit concert for the Western Society of Chamber Music

Saturday, March 17, 2007 7:30pm Bridges Hall of Music, Claremont 150 East Fourth St, Claremont, CA 91711

“Helen Callus plays with a sumptuous tone matched by flawless intonation to give the most beautiful account I have ever heard of the Walton Concerto” -Gramophone Magazine

“a player with impeccable sensibilities and a beautiful sound, infinitely malleable into all kinds of musical subtleties” -The Seattle Times

"A violist of the highest caliber" -Strings Magazine

Order Tickets Now (click here for online orders and information about phone/mail orders) You may also reserve your tickets to be picked up at the will call window for the discounted price. Just e-mail the type and number of tickets you would like, along with your name and phone number, to kevin@westernsocietyofchambermusic.org Pre-Order Discount: $12/General $7/Student $25/Patron (includes prime seating and program recognition) At the Door: $15/General $10/ Student $25/Patron (includes prime seating)

Ms. Callus has released several CDs with with AVS Sanctuary Classics including a critically acclaimed recording of music for viola and piano by British composers titled Portrait of the Viola, and, most recently, a recording with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra that includes the William Walton and York Bowen viola concerti. She will next record a compilation of romantic repertoire for viola and piano in Frankfurt, Germany, as well as a second recording of British Concerti.    Ms. Callus has generously agreed to perform this benefit concert to support the programs of the Western Society of Chamber Music. She does this as she continues to be a recitalist, chamber music collaborator, and concerti soloist who delights audiences in major cities across the world including those of Russia, Europe, New Zealand, Austrailia, Canada, and the United States    All proceeds go directly into the programs of the Western Society of Chamber Music: the Scholarship Ensemble Program and Guest Artist Program of the Concerts at the Hill Series, and the Community Enrichment Program of the WSCM Outreach Series.     Learn more about Helen Callus by reading her full biography.    Keep up to date on all of her activities by visiting her website: www.helencallus.com

"...excellent playing...Mr. Bush has a happy facility for translating knowing into feeling...literacy in turn became a vehicle for communicating at a purely sensuous level..."  -New York Times

Mr. Bush can be heard on over thirty recordings. He will be featured with Helen Callus on one of her upcoming recordings. Learn more about Mr. Bush by reading his full biography. Keep up to date on all of his activities by visiting his website: www.phillipbush.com

Seating is very limited. Order your tickets now to reserve your seat!!! click here to Order Tickets Now Can't attend? Donate tickets for local students! Tickets are available for purchase online through PayPal. PayPal is used by millions of internet shoppers across the globe, and is a 100% secure system of payment. Your billing information will never be available to WSCM or to any third party. What is PayPal? Tickets can also be ordered by mail. Information can be found through the link above. Questions or concerns can be directed to Kevin Bishop kevin@westernsocietyofchambermusic.org or (909) 230-1185

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