October 24, 2006

Jason Uyeyama, M.Mus., assistant professor of music and director of string studies at La Sierra University, will perform all nine of Beethoven’s symphonies and all five of his piano concerto’s with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra in St. Paul, Minnesota November 2-18.

Uyeyama, a violinist, teaches violin, viola, and chamber music.  He received his master’s degree from The Juilliard School as a student of Masao Kawasaki.  Other teachers include Itzhak Perlman, Dorothy DeLay, and Yao-Ji Lin. 

This season Uyeyama can be heard on the series “Beethoven and Beyond” at La Sierra University.  Among the works performed will be the string trios, late quartets, and the complete violin sonatas.  He performs regularly with the Los Angeles Philharmonic.  An active chamber musician, he is a member of the Taylor String Quartet based at La Sierra University.  Other activities have included the Aspen, Taos, and Tanglewood music festivals.

The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO), beginning its 48th season, is the nation’s only full-time professional chamber orchestra and is widely regarded as one of the finest chamber orchestras in the world. In collaboration with six Artistic Partners – Roberto Abbado, Joshua Bell, Douglas Boyd, Nicholas McGegan and Stephen Prutsman - the 35 virtuoso musicians present more than 150 concerts and educational programs each year, and reach over 85,500 listeners each week on public radio stations nationwide. The SPCO has released 64 recordings, commissioned 107 new works, and premiered 52 additional compositions. The SPCO has earned the distinction of 12 ASCAP awards for adventurous programming. Renowned for its artistic excellence and remarkable versatility of musical styles, the SPCO tours nationally and internationally, including performances in premier venues in Europe, Asia and South America. Launched in 1995, the SPCO’s award-winning CONNECT education program reaches 6,000 students annually in 16 Minneapolis and St. Paul public schools.