Second in the Strings on the Bay Series.

The Strings on the Bay concert series continues with a “back by popular demand” concert! A record sized audience was blown away by the skill and musicianship of accordionist Stas Venglevski last year. So much so in fact, that Paul Lundin, director of the Strings on the Bay Series, immediately made plans to bring Venglevski back!

This year’s program will again include an extensive portion for Stas to show off his incredible abilities playing solo pieces. The concert will open with two “seasons” – first, the familiar “Winter” concerto by Vivaldi will be played by Lundin on violin accompanied by Venglevski and cellist Roza Borisova. The second, “Summer” by concerto tango king Astor Piazzolla will be played in the same trio format. After intermission, the concert concludes with the performance of a rare work for Accordion and String Quartet called “Five Tango Sensations” by Astor Piazzolla.

The Accordion that Stas plays is actually a “bayan.” Stas performs on the 'B' system bayan by Petosa. This full-size, 5 octave concert accordion has 120 buttons arranged in six rows on the left hand, and 106 buttons arranged in five rows along the keyboard on the right hand. Increasing the bayan's ability to produce an incredible range and spectrum of sounds are 15 registers (stops) on the right, five in the bass, and seven chin registers.

More information about Stas can be found at www.stasv.com

Tuesday, July 21 7:30pm Besse Center Theater

General Admission. Tickets may be purchased at the Box office or on our website at www.baycollege.edu. Box office hours are 8:00 – 4:30, Mon - Fri. Box office and doors open at 7 pm on evening of performance.

$8.00 for General Admission

$5.00 for Students/Faculty/Staff (if purchased in person at the Box Office with student ID)

$10.50 for all on-line ticket purchases. Tickets purchased on-line prior to July 14 will be mailed. Tickets purchased on-line July 14 and later will be held at the box office for pick-up.

Special Accommodations: Hearing assistance devices are available by contacting the House Manager at the time of the production. Wheelchair seating is also available through the Box Office.