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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2015 9 A Eclectic, dazzling Quartetto Gelato at FEC April 17 CITYLIGHTSCINEMAS.COM Quartetto Gelato hearts of audiences world- wide with their unique blend of musical finesse, pyrotechnical solos, blazing gypsy show pieces, multi- instrument mastery and dynamic humor. Their musical repertoire spans the globe to include Russian, Irish, South Ameri- can and Italian influences; classical masterworks, oper- atic arias, the sizzling energy of tangos, gypsy and folk songs. As a bonus, the group’s theatrical stage presence and relaxed humor establish- es an intimate rapport with their audience. If that weren’t enough, they boast a World Accord- ion Champion and a brill- iant operatic tenor as mem- bers of the group. The sheer variety of musi- cal instruments on stage will impress any concertgoer: accordion, piano, bando- neon, oboe, violin, viola, cello, clarinet, English horn, five-string banjo, acoustic/ electric bass, piano, saxo- phone, flute, guitar, man- dolin and musical saw. The group will also give a pre-concert talk at 6:15 p.m. the evening of the show, giving the public an opportunity to meet the members. SEAcoast’s sensational season of seven high-caliber performances wraps up on Friday, May 15, at 7 p.m., when the Eugene Symphony returns to present a special Florence-only “Orchestra Showcase.” Individual tickets for concerts are $30 per adult and $10 for those under 18. Tickets are available online at seacoastea.org; at the Florence Events Center box office, 715 Quince Street; or by phone at 541-997-1994. www.shoppelocal.biz CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK Classical in training, eclectic by design, this daz- zling ensemble has become an international favorite with sold-out repeat per- formances in New York, Washington, Chicago, Dall- as, Los Angeles, Toronto, Calgary, Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong and elsewhere. They’ll bring their world- class talents to the Florence Events Center Friday, April 17, at 7 p.m. For nearly two decades, Quartetto Gelato has won the
