Con Amici return to Pioneer Church for classical concert

Classical chamber music group Con Amici will return to Cathlamet to play a holiday concert at the town’s Pioneer Church on December 8.

Selections for the concert will include Beethoven's Opus 16 and Brahms' Sonata #1. Vocalist Jennifer Johnson will sing Schubert’s Ave Maria and the group will play a variety of holiday music and some traditional carols.

Local artist Andrew Emlen will play cello with the group and will present "Allegro non Troppo," from Brahms' Sonata #1, written specially for cello and piano.

Con Amici consists of Kristina Birchler, violinist; David Lee Myers on viola and violin; Betsey Ellerbroek on viola; and Alexandra Myers on grand piano. The group was founded in Astoria in early 2001.

Tickets are available at the Golden Ladder, 70 Main Street, Cathlamet, by writing to PCA, PO Box 24, Cathlamet, WA 98612 or by calling Joy O’Neal, 360-795-8428