"A Celebration of Life Concert" in honor of Professor Nicholas A. Wheeler
Sun, Oct 06
|Portland
The Harpsichord featured in the program was hand-crafted by Professor Wheeler.
Time & Location
Oct 06, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Portland, 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR 97202, USA
About the event
Dr. Nicholas A. Wheeler, a beloved Professor of Physics at Reed College for 47 years, was not only an inspiring teacher but also a brilliant theorist, scientist, cellist, writer, and woodworker. Among his many talents, he crafted a stunning French Double Harpsichord, which will be transported to the Eliot Chapel specifically for this memorial concert. The audience will have the unique opportunity to view a short film featuring Dr. Wheeler discussing the process of building this beautiful instrument and its special features.
The concert will feature soprano Elina Avanesyan and pianist/harpsichordist Anastasia Kitaev, who will present a classical program spanning from the Baroque to Modern eras, performed in five languages. The event will take place in the elegant, European-style Eliot Chapel Concert Hall.
Refreshments:
Following the concert, refreshments will be offered to guests.
Parking Information:
When attending events at Reed, please park in one of Reed’s three on-campus lots: 28th Street (West), Steele Street (North), and Woodstock Blvd. (East).