The Sound Ensemble: The Mission – featuring Bhavani Kotha, oboe & Kate MacKenzie, bassoon
$20 (senior/student tickets are $5 advance, pay-what-you-can at the door)
- Kate Mackenzie, bassoon
- Bhavani Kotha, oboe
- Melissa Plagemann, mezzo-soprano
Dirk-Michael Kirsch — Sinfonietta Concertante für Oboe, Fagott, und Streichorchester, Op. 10
Jessica Rudman — Iseult Speaks (for mezzo-soprano & 12 instruments)
Note: This concert, originally scheduled for September 18, has been rescheduled to February 18.
"The Mission" pays homage to The Sound Ensemble's mission statement. We believe in the power of music to create community and transform lives. By including music from underrepresented composers, such as women, people of color and the LBGTQ+ community, in equal or greater part than other music, we know that by apliying previosuly silinced voices, we are enriching our local communities and fostering a sense of empathy and compassion. We are also proud to be featuring our own long-time members as soloists on this concert. Join us as we celebrate local musicians, great music, and the power of art!
About Kate Mackenzie, bassoon
About Bhavani Kotha, oboe
Oboist Bhavani Kotha was a winner of the 2019 National Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition and the National Federation of Music Clubs Carolyn Nelson Double Reed Award. Based in Seattle, WA, she has performed with the Oregon Symphony, Oregon Ballet Theatre, Eugene Symphony, Boise Philharmonic, Boise Baroque Orchestra, The Sound Ensemble, North Corner Chamber Orchestra (NOCCO), and Seattle Modern Orchestra. She was also featured on Classical King FM Northwest Focus Live and Musical Chairs Seattle radio broadcasts. Her debut album, Bhavani's Oboe, was released in 2019. Bhavani balances a busy freelance performance schedule with teaching and fundraising for Mary's Place.
https://www.bkoboe.com/