OLLI Orchestra will perform the world premiere of a Ukrainian folk song on Sunday. Flutist George Husaruk arranged the music just for OLLI Orchestra. He adapted the traditional Ukrainian melody “Life Is a Stormy Sea” because both parents were born in that war-ravished country. “I have lots of relatives living in Ukraine. This is my […]
Britta Tigan, Friend of OLLI Orchestra
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Young Conductor Invites Local Musicians to Join Nevada County’s Community Orchestra
OLLI Orchestra (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) re-starts this month after a two year hiatus. The orchestra was founded 42 years ago by local musicians who wanted to play orchestral music in a relaxed, welcoming organization. Before the pandemic break, OLLI’s free concerts were filled to capacity. OLLI’s exciting new conductor, Wayland Whitney, invites local musicians […]