Unique Experiences
Private Cello Performance
- Item Number
- 152
- Estimated Value
- 250 USD
- Sold
- 90 USD to sw8401fea
- Number of Bids
- 2 - Bid History
Item Description
Walla Walla Symphony principal cellist Dr. Edward Dixon will provide one hour of cello performance for the winning bidder's pleasure.
Dr. Edward Dixon, conductor and cellist, has performed as soloist, chamber and orchestral musician throughout the United States and Europe and has worked in the Hollywood recording studios. He received his Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the University of Southern California and his doctorate from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.
Formerly on the music faculties of the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, Central Washington University, and Whitman College, Dr. Dixon now divides his retirement between managing the Walla Walla Symphony and concertizing in the Pacific Northwest.
A frequent performer, he has appeared as cello soloist with the Yakima, Wenatchee, Walla Walla and Mid-Columbia Symphonies among others and has most recently participated in the Siletz Bay and McCall Music Festivals. He made his Carnegie Hall debut in 1987. Dr. Dixon has been principal cellist of the Walla Walla Symphony since 1991 and the Mid-Columbia Symphony since 2010.
In addition to his work with the Whitman College Symphony, Dr. Dixon has conducted the Mid-Columbia, Washington/Idaho and Oregon East Symphonies and is the yearly music director for the Walla Walla Symphony’s Mares n Music concerts. Dr. Dixon also served seven times as conductor for the Walla Walla Community College summer musical productions staged in the Fort Walla Walla Amphitheater.
Item Special Note
Date & location to be mutually agreed upon by the winning bidder and donor.
Buyer responsible for shipping costs if applicable. Ed may be willing to perform in Chicago, but only if the buyer covers all travel costs. :)
Must be redeemed within one year of live event date.
Donated By:
Ed Dixon
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