Down to Basses

Bach: Aria for Bass and Cello from the St. Matthew Passion

Mozart: Concert Aria for Bass and Double-Bass

Debussy: Sonata for Cello and Piano

Minsky: Duets for Cello and Double-Bass

The rich sonorous bass voice of internationally acclaimed Bellport resident Michael Douglas Jones and returning guest double-bass virtuoso Steven Fayette join forces to perform the greatest repertoire of the genre.

Sunday, January 20, 2008 ● 5:00 pm

As the World Turns

Piazzolla: Four Seasons for Piano Trio

Bright Sheng: Four Movements for Piano Trio

Arensky: Trio in D Minor, Op. 32

Travel the globe with a trio that tangos, speaks Chinese, and wallows in Russian passion. Let your ears do the walking.

Sunday, April 27, 2008 ● 5:00 pm

Brasil Guitar Duo

Scarlatti: Sonata in C

Bach: French Suite No. 3

Piazzolla: Zita

Samba, Maxixe, Choro and Baião

The Brasil Guitar Duo, winner of the prestigious Concert Artists Guild International Competition, come from São Paulo to thrill us with classical favorites and the traditional rhythms from their native Brazil.

Performers:

Michael Douglas Jones, Bass

Steven Fayette, Double Bass

Richard Pearson Thomas, Piano

Laurinel Owen, Cello

Naho Tsutsui, Violin

João Luiz, Guitar

Douglas Lora, Guitar

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South Country Concerts

Welcome to the eighth season of South Country Concerts – Bellport’s very own classical music series.

This season promises to be as exciting as ever…an eclectic mix of programs featuring world-class guest artists Michael Douglas Jones, international opera star; Steven Fayette, Double-Bass virtuoso; and the prize-winning flamboyant Brasil Guitar Duo, as well as, audience favorites: violinist Naho Tsustui, cellist Laurinel Owen and pianist/composer Richard Pearson Thomas.

The acoustically superb Parish Hall of Christ Episcopal Church, 64 South Country Road in Bellport offers a warm and intimate setting for you to experience live classical music close to home. Subscribe to our 2007-08 season to benefit from a reduced price and guaranteed seating.

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