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Violinist Suzanne Beia, UW School of Music artist in residence and Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra concertmaster.

press release:Drive-in Concerts on the Square

The two drive-in concerts (the first was June 24) will feature rebroadcasts of the most popular Concerts on the Square performances, thanks to a partnership with PBS Wisconsin. The WCO expects to be able to have 115 vehicles at each concert. The goal is to make it accessible to as many people as possible without risking health and safety.

Location: Warner Park, 2930 N. Sherman Ave. Time: 7-8 p.m.; 8:45-9:45 p.m. (two showings each night to allow more people to attend)

Cost: $25 per car. Find ticket sales details at wcoconcerts.org.

July 22 – “Film Night”, featuring concertmaster Suzanne Beia. Songs include: The Magnificent Seven, The Pink Panther, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Schindler's List, and E.T. (2019 Performance)

This performance is a celebration of Hollywood with a night dedicated to film music. John Williams’ Raider’s of the Lost Ark and Schindler’s List, to the Magnificent Seven, Ladies in Lavender and more. Sway along to your favorite tune and a special guest narration of the Lincoln Portrait by Aaron Copland.

SUZANNE BEIA BIOGRAPHY

Suzanne Beia has been with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra since 1995 and is second violinist in the Pro Arte Quartet. She also serves as Assistant Concertmaster of the Madison Symphony Orchestra.

A native of Reno, Nevada, she began her musical studies on the viola at the age of ten. Three years later, she shifted her attention to the violin and made her solo debut at the age of fourteen with the North Lake Tahoe Symphony. Since that time, she has performed on numerous occasions as a soloist with orchestras throughout the United States and Germany. Before coming to Madison, Suzanne held the position of Principal Second Violin in the Wichita Symphony and has held concertmaster positions with the Reno Chamber Orchestra, Bay Area Women's Philharmonic, Spoleto Festival Orchestra, and Chamber Symphony of San Francisco. She also held the Assistant Concertmaster position in the New World Symphony.

Her chamber music experience has been extensive, having been invited to perform in numerous festivals such as Chamber Music West, Telluride Chamber Music Festival, Token Creek, Festival de Prades, and Chamber Music at the Barn. Suzanne has served on the faculties of the Rocky Ridge Music Center and Florida International University. Her major teachers have included Theodore Madsen, Roy Malan, Jorja Fleezanis, and David Perry.

Learn more about Suzanne and the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra's musicians at https://wcoconcerts.org/meet-the-wco/musicians

Breese Stevens Concerts planned for late summer

If Dane County has entered phase III of its Forward Dane plan by late August, 250 people will be allowed to gather for outdoor events. For that reason, the WCO is planning to host two live Concerts on the Square at Breese Stevens. The WCO will provide an update later in July on progress for this opportunity.

Those shows currently are scheduled for 8/25 and 9/1. The WCO also is considering how it could broadcast the live performances to other venues like the Alliant Energy Center, Warner Park, or Madison parks, where others could view the concerts safely.

“We’re still working through the logistics, and we’re realists – understanding that the situation changes almost daily,” Loehnis said. “But, we also want to be forward thinking and we’re going to keep pushing ahead unless we don’t believe a live show can be held safely.”