Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony

David Danzmayr , Jean Vollum Music Director Chien-Kim-Watkins Trio Gloria Chien , Piano Soovin Kim , Violin Paul Watkins , Cello Oregon Symphony Kenji BUNCH she flies with her own wings BEETHOVEN Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Piano in C major, Op. 56 MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90, “Italian” A tour of Italy inspired Mendelssohn to write his effervescent and vivacious “Italian” Symphony with its vaulting lyricism and brilliant orchestration, culminating in a sizzling tarantella . Beethoven’s Triple Concerto features Chamber Music Northwest Artistic Directors Gloria Chien and Soovin Kim with cellist Paul Watkins. Portlander Kenji Bunch’s 2022 fanfare she flies with her own wings , celebrating independence and individual strength, is inspired by Oregon’s state motto.