THE ARTHUR J. AND KATHRYN MERVENNE FOUNDATION

COMMUNITY CONCERT

Free Family Concert

SAT, AUG 15, 2026, AT 2 PM
West Ottawa Performing Arts Center
Johannes Müller Stosch, Conductor
Amanda Dykhouse and Michelle Bessemer, violins
Allison Shinnick Keep & David Keep, pianos

Program:

CLAUDE DEBUSSY: “Allegro giusto” from Petite Suite

CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS: The Carnival of the Animals

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH: Double Concerto in D minor, BWV 1043

OTTORINO RESPIGHI: Ancient Airs and Dances: Suite 1

Join your HSO for a family-friendly afternoon of four-hand piano fun and sizzling strings featuring HSO principal violinists. Famed for its brilliant musical wit, vivid imagery, and accessible charm, The Carnival of the Animals is a “zoological fantasy” that uses instruments to mimic animals, such as the double bass for an elephant, the xylophone for fossils, and the cello for the swan.

Attendance is free. Subscribers and donors will receive priority seating.