Preview with Pops Conductor Adam Stern and Contra Bassoon Soloist Nicole Buetti. Wednesday, July 22 – Noon. Free.

Adam Stern will introduce the theme and preview the stories about selected compositions. Stern will introduce our Orchestra bassoon soloist, Nicole Buetti. Enjoy a discussion and information about the music for the upcoming performance. This engaging midday gathering provides insight into the music and creative process.

Meet Nicole, award-winning composer and educator with over 400 recorded and published musical works in a wide variety of genres. She has been composing professionally for more than 25 years. Buetti will be the featured soloist on contrabassoon with a performance of Ruth Gipps’ Leviathan, a delightful miniature evoking the legendary aquatic creature that likely was a whale. Learn more about Adam Stern at www.adamsternconductor.com/; and Nicole Buetti at www.nicolebuetti.com/bassoon-music.