Springtime in Paris in Charles City
Megan Grey mezzo soprano accompanied by Elisabed Imerlishvili on piano, during Springtime in Paris presented by the Charles City Community Chamber Orchestra. Press Photo By Thomas Nelson.
The audience of the Springtime in Paris concert watching the Charles City Chamber Orchestra intently. Press photo by Thomas Nelson.
John Chiles directing the Charles City Chamber Orchestra with guest singer Megan Grey at the Springtime in Paris concert Sunday, April 2. Press photo by Thomas Nelson.
John Chiles, Charles City Chamber Orchestra director recognizing his performers prior to a bow, at the Springtime in Paris Concert. Press photo by Thomas Nelson.
A string quartet playing during the Springtime in Paris concert at 500 North Grand Sunday, April 2. Press photo by Thomas Nelson.
By Thomas Nelson, tnelson@charlescitypress.com
Classical music with expatriate feel came to 500 North Grand Sunday afternoon.
The Charles City Community Chamber Orchestra presented Springtime in Paris Sunday afternoon with guest singer Megan Grey, mezzo soprano and University of Northern Iowa master’s student.
“This is our final concert of our fourth season for the Charles City Community Chamber Orchestra,” said Ellen Chabot-Sheckler, Charles City Community Chamber Orchestra committee member. “The orchestra was an idea by an alumnus, Wendy Johnson. Now we’re getting ready for fifth season, which is tremendous.”
The orchestra played selections from “Carmen” and other classics.
The concert was divided into several different parts beginning with the orchestra, then a string quartet, Grey with piano accompaniment of Elisabed Imerlishvili and concluded with the Grey and the full orchestra.
“(Grey)’s fabulous,” Chabot-Sheckler said. “Charles City is known for its support of the fine arts and this is a way to bring the fine arts together.”
After the concert, food and drink were provided in the foyer. The food provided was based on French pastries.
The concerts have drawn hundreds of people, Chabot-Sheckler said.
“Our last one in December had 400 people at it, last spring we were 300 and some,” Chabot-Sheckler said. “People like to have opportunities for the fine arts.”
The orchestra is governed by a volunteer board, and the board is planning its next season right now, Chabot-Sheckler said.
The concert was dedicated to Jack and Phyllis Birch.
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