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Northwest Civic Orchestra presents "Back to Bach" on Saturday, Feb. 27

Posted February 15, 2010
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POWELL, Wyo. - The Northwest Civic Orchestra goes "Back to Bach" for its Saturday, Feb. 27, chamber concert in the Nelson Performing Arts Center Auditorium. The music begins at 7:30 p.m.

Under the baton of Maurine Akin, the orchestra focuses on two large works by J.S. Bach as well as music by some of his contemporaries. The earlier baroque period is highlighted with Pachelbel's famous and enduringly popular Canon in D.

High points of the program include solo performances by Akin and Claire Beth Martinez on Bach's Concerto for Two Violins, known as "The Double." 

Admission is $7; senior citizens pay $5.