Simone Porter Violinist steps in to replace injured guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas
Sidelined by an injury, world-renowned guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas will unfortunately not perform as scheduled. He will be replaced by the wonderful and vibrant violinist, Simone Porter, who will perform Felix Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64, one of the most prominent and highly-regarded romantic violin concertos. Composed at the height of Mendelssohn’s brilliant career, the concerto became an instant classic and remains one of the
cornerstones of the repertoire.
The violinist, who performed the Barber Violin concert with Bozeman Symphony in June 2023, has been recognized as an emerging artist of impassioned energy, interpretive integrity, and vibrant communication. In the past few years, she has debuted with the New York Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and several renowned conductors. Raised in Seattle, Simone made her professional solo debut at age 10 with the Seattle Symphony and her international debut with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London at age 13. In March 2015, Simone was named a recipient of an Avery Fisher Career Grant.
The program concludes with the Bozeman Symphony performing Aaron Copland’s monumental Third Symphony—a quintessentially American masterpiece. From its atmospheric opening to the triumphant finale featuring Copland’s iconic Fanfare for the Common Man, the symphony delivers a moving and unforgettable emotional and musical journey.
There will be three performances of Mendelssohn and Copland’s Third Symphony. Performances are on Friday, June 6, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 7, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, June 8, at 2:30 p.m. There will be pre-concert talks an hour before each performance to give a sense of what is important to listen for in the music. Tickets start at $29 and are available at https://www.bozemansymphony.org/pablo-returns-coplands-third-symphony or by calling 406-585-9774. Discounted student (K-12 and college) tickets are offered, and tickets may also be available at the door.