LISITSA CONCERT FREE AT MICHELLE'S PIANO COMPANY



Pianist Valentina Lisitsa will present a free concert at 7 p.m. Feb. 23, 2010, at Michelle's Piano Company, 610 SW 12th Ave., Portland. To reserve your seat, contact Park Llafet, director of Institutional Sales & Relations at Michelle's Piano Company, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Lisitsa is known for performing Grieg's "Piano Concerto No. 1" with the Oregon Symphony, under the direction of Carlos Kalmar. If you have not seen Valentina perform, she is an incredible pianist and very personable. If you are a teacher or parent and whose students could use a little more inspiration, Valentina takes time to meet people.  Check out her playing on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/valentinalisitsa or valentinalisitsa.com.




JOYS & CONCERNS: GO ASK ALICE



Corresponding Secretary Alice Lyle is responsible for sending greeting cards and notes on behalf of OMTA Portland. If you (or anyone you know) deserves some praise, sympathy, or encouragement, ask Alice to send out a card. Appropriate occasions include birth and wedding announcements, special awards you or your students have received, health issues (please get permission from the person in question before submitting), and reporting that a member has passed away or has lost a loved one. Please also inform President Joy Novak; who can also share your joys or concerns in the "Sunshine Corner" of the OMTA E-Notes. Both Alice & Joy can be contacted through the OMTA web site.