Chagrin Falls High School freshman Oliver Anderson will showcase his musical talent as a featured soloist in the Contemporary Youth Orchestra's "In Chambers" concert on March 7 at 4 p.m. at the Florence Harkness Memorial Chapel at Case Western Reserve University. Anderson has been a member of the Chagrin Falls Orchestra program since fifth grade.
Anderson, a cellist and member of CYOverture, the orchestra's beginning ensemble, will perform Largo (I) from the Sonata in E Minor by Antonio Vivaldi. The concert will feature CYOverture in a full ensemble performance, as well as solo performances by several members showcasing diverse repertoire ranging from Vivaldi's Summer to Saint-Saëns' L'Elephant from Le carnaval des animaux.
Contemporary Youth Orchestra is committed to the study and performance of exclusively contemporary and new orchestral music, with a focus on introducing students to careers in the creative arts industries. CYOverture provides students who play string instruments the opportunity to play advanced string orchestra music and develop important skills required to play in full symphonic ensembles.
Being selected as a soloist is a significant achievement that recognizes Anderson's dedication to his craft and his developing artistry as a young musician. The performance opportunity allows him to share his talent with a wider audience while gaining valuable experience performing classical repertoire.
The concert is open to the public.