Members of the Opus 2 Orchestra are gearing up for their winter concert set for Feb. 22 in Trafford.
“An International Affair: Music from Around the World” will begin at 4 p.m. at Christian Life Church, 900 Seventh Street Ext.
It will feature musical styles from different countries including Soon He Newbold’s “Arabian Dreams,” Francis Osentowski’s “Fantasy on a Chinese Theme” and Tchaikovsky’s “Capriccio Italien.”
The orchestra is made up primarily of young musicians living in Pittsburgh’s eastern suburbs, along with adult mentors and co-learners, and adult members of the community.
Opus 2 student members include musicians from the following school districts:
• Franklin Regional: Olivia Bradley-Fricke and Samantha Tabacca
• Gateway: Blaine Austin, Madelynn Smith and Blake Vowler
• Monessen: Gracie Zizis
• Norwin: Austin Hewitt, Abigail Hewitt and Addison Stanley
• Mother of Sorrows School: Victor Ezaru
• Penn-Trafford: Jonathan Judy
• Plum: Mariss Bernardini, Colleen Boatright, Abigail Casey, Andrew Fagen, Allison Klinsky, Justin Muretisch, Dillon Rush and Tommy Zummo
• Serra Catholic: Abigail Bernick
• Ensign Peak Academy: Katie Wheeler
There is no cost to attend, however a voluntary donation at the concert’s conclusion helps support the orchestra’s expenses.
The orchestra also will perform a spring concert on April 18 at Christian Life Church.
For more, see Opus2Strings.wix.com/opus.
