The Chamber Orchestra of the Springs, led by Maestro Thomas Wilson, will play a special run-out concert February 26, 7 PM at Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 675 E. Baptist Road (1/2 mile East of I-25). Don't miss your chance to see the orchestra in a new venue.

Paul Anthony Romero, who may fairly be said to be the best amateur classical pianist in the world, is coming to Colorado Springs to play Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 21, composed by Frederick Chopin in 1830. Although too modest to make the “best amateur” claim for himself, the case is easy to make. Paul has won the grand prize at 4 international amateur piano competitions including the Paris International Competition for Outstanding Amateur Pianists, the Washington DC, the Van Cliburn, and the Rocky Mountain, right here in Colorado Springs.

Meanwhile, the best talents from the orchestra step up for Haydn’s masterful Sinfonia Concertante, and the concert is rounded out by rare performances of Symphony No. 10, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Symphony No. 1 in C by Carl Maria von Weber.

There will be three concerts:
* Friday, February 26 at the Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 675 E. Baptist Rd. (1/2 mile E. of I25), 7:00PM
* Saturday, February 27 at the Broadmoor Community Church, 315 Lake Avenue at 7:00PM (with pre-concert lecture at 6:15PM)
* Sunday, February 28 at the First Christian Church, 16 E. Platte Avenue at 2:30PM

The concerts are partially supported by Amateur Pianists International. Dedicated to supporting amateur pianists around the world and bringing great classical music to the Pikes Peak region, API will be presenting its 10th Celebration of the Amateur Pianist in July, 2010.Check the website (www.apiano.org) for specific locations and times.

For program notes, click here. For information on ticket purchase, click here.