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6 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015 Quartetto Gelato brings eclectic sounds Review B Y E LLEN T EMPLAR W ith the curtain open, platform, micro- phone and bright stage lights all in place, there is anticipation of what is to come. Enter Seacoast Entertainment Association Board Members Nancy and Mike Pearson with a very enthusiastic introduction for Quartetto Gelato. From the opening, rousing Romanian folk tune “Romamolda Hora” to the really lovely encore end- ing, this unique collection of quartet musicians provided a colorful rainbow of music, entertainment and humor. Hora is the word for “dance” in many countries and this group of talented and skillful musicians seemed to do just that often during the evening. Tapping his toe to the Hora, Peter DeSotto displayed his many abilities on the violin from gypsy slide techniques to classical harmonics. DeSotto has been the leader of this group that has been traveling the world with its music for 23 years. His expert- ise on the violin is solid, though some of his technique is interesting. DeSotto provided a new experience as a violinist suc- cessfully utilizing cello arm vibrato and fiddler’s finger vibrato along with classical wrist vibrato. His tone and intonation were perfect. Harmonics are not easy to play and can be quite awful on the ear if not played perfectly. DeSotto’s harmonics can only be described as heavenly. DeSotto sang several selec- COURTESY PHOTO SEAcoast board members Mike and Nancy Pearson with Peter DeSotto, Colin Maier, Liza McLellan with her daughter and Alexander Sevastian of Quartetto Gelato tions during the evening. His singing was charming, especially the traditional “Londonderry Air” encore. However, it was difficult to hear at times and to under- stand the words in the many languages in which he sang. Now picture a café in Paris for the quartet’s rendition of Edith Piaf’s famous “La Vie En Rose.” DeSotto’s exquisite violin solos were beautifully harmonized by Colin Maier’s oboe. Maier also displayed his perfectly-pitched playing in the Latin piece “Cigano” com- posed by Fafa Lemos. The multi-talented Maier also entertained with his gymnastic talents late in the program and his great sense of humor. In addition Maier demon- strated the difficult technique of circular breathing during the traditional Scot tune “The Pipes,” sounding exactly like the bagpipes he was imitating. Humor peppered the evening as DeSotto and others introduced music selections and each other. Admitting she did not know who Dean Martin was, Elizabeth, “Liza,” McLellan gave over introduction of Domenico Modugno’s “Volare,” a song Martin made famous, to others. On tour with her adorable four-month-old daughter, McLellan accompanied, fid- dled, soloed and did very unusual things on her cello with such expertise that she made it look easy. It is not. Musicians not only need skill but also the ability to fol- low each other, listen and play together cohesively. McLellan accomplished this with obvi- ous joy as she often rocked to the music and retained a most beautiful smile. Hailing from the Republic of Belarus and Russia, Alexander Sevastian plays the Russian “bayan,” which we know as a “button” accordion. Contemplating the 227 but- tons on this instrument is a bit mind-boggling, but during both Jossy Abramovich’s “Gypsy Fantasia” and Charles Cozens’ “Celtic Dances,” Sevastian perfectly demon- strated why he has been the world champion accordionist four times. His fingers fly and the music flows strongly and sweetly. Quartetto Gelato’s non-stop energetic concert was sixth in SEA’s 2014-2015 concert sea- son. Don’t miss SEA’s next exciting concert, the ever pop- ular Eugene Symphony, on Friday, May 15, at 7 p.m., with a pre-concert talk at 6:15 p.m. For tickets call the FEC box office at 541-997-1994. Oregon Dunes DAR celebrates seven years Oregon Dunes Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will celebrate its seventh birthday with a lunch- eon at Spice Restaurant on April 24. Chartered in 2008 with 12 organizing members, the chap- ter now has 30 members who proved their lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. Oregon Dunes Chapter rep- resents just a fraction of the 177,000 member organization that is celebrating 125 years since it was founded in 1890. Next month the chapter will award a third $500 scholarship to a member of the graduating class of Siuslaw High School who has turned their educa- tional life around or overcome an obstacle to succeed. The chapter will soon pub- lish a cookbook titled, DAR, Delicious Ancestral Recipes. The book includes recipes from member’s families as well as historical information from Revolutionary times. To pre-order the $15 cook- book, call Mary Gill at 541- 902-8488. Proceeds help the chapter with local endeavors and award their scholarship. In Florence, the Oregon Dunes chapter creates an annual display for Constitution Week in September, participates in the Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony, Flag Retirement Ceremony and Veteran’s Day Parade. Members distribute Christmas cards to residents at assisted living facilities and nursing homes in Florence and collect “Labels for Education” for DAR supported schools including Chemawa Indian School in Salem. They have also sent “Love Boxes” to deployed military troops, collected and donated items to Roseburg Veterans hospital and presented several Community Service Awards. Chapter meetings are held September through May, where members enjoy social time with each other and hear interesting speakers. DAR is a non-profit, non- political volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, pre- serving American history and securing America’s future through better education for children. Women interested in the DAR can contact Ellie Duree at 541-997-6613 to attend a meeting as a guest. To learn even more about the Daughters of the American Revolution, visit www.dar.org. Volunteer drivers needed Help support local veter- ans in need of transportation to medical appointments at the Portland VA Medical Center. A few points about volunteering as a driver: free breakfast and lunch the day you volunteer, 12 passenger van, easy to drive and no CDL required. There is a physical and background check required, provided at no cost by the VA. There are a few steps to complete to become a VA volunteer driver. For more information, contact voluntary services at 503-273-5042 or call Bob Richardson in Florence at 541-902-3122. 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