Portland Cello Project

This concert is SOLD OUT.  A limited number of seats may be released for sale later today.  If you would like to be placed on the wait list for tickets, please call the box office at 1-877-HIT-SHOW.

Performances by the talented Portland Cello Project (or PCP as their fans affectionately call them) are unique and eclectic, as likely to mix a Salt-N-Pepa cover with Bach and follow the medley with something by composer Arvo Pärt. One-part rock concert and one-part chamber recital, each performance is a one-time affair, and the ensemble writes almost entirely new arrangements for every performance cycle. Blending classical music with pop culture covers, PCP draws people interested in unique and original experiences, not afraid of shedding labels. A fun evening of live music and surprises awaits everyone looking for an indie chamber music experience. “Known for their lush, immaculately-arranged covers, the band is equally adept at bringing classical compositions to life,” reports blogger Large Hearted Boy.

Kentucky cellist Ben Sollee to perform with PCP on May 7!
As a special Central Kentucky bonus, the Portland Cello Project will welcome cellist and Richmond, Kentucky native Ben Sollee as a guest artist for the Danville performance.  Sollee, who has been playing the cello since grammar school, is also well known for his genre-bending mix of music styles which include folk, bluegrass, jazz and R&B.  PCP, along with Sollee, will perform works from both repertoires.    

Calling all Twitter fans!
Need an additional layer of fun? “Tweet Seats” will be available for this concert by calling the box office in advance at 1-877-HIT-SHOW.  Those in these specially designated seats will be invited to tweet their comments live during the concert, participating in conversation with the performers, local journalists, and Norton Center staff.  Comments will be projected on screen during breaks, giving everyone a chance to follow along.  Join the Twitter conversation at #NortonLIVE.

Support for the Portland Cello Project provided by:
The Stafford Memorial Concert Fund

Annually, one concert honors the memory of Jack Stafford, former manager of the Danville Whirlpool facility.  A bequest from the Whirlpool foundation to Centre College helped fund the original Musica da Camera Series.  Later, the fund was expanded and continues to enable the Norton Center to offer exceptional performances.