Renowned international concert pianist Dr. Alexander Tutunov and his special guest, classically trained pianist turned anesthesiologist, local resident Dr. Brian Hall, will perform a great mix of beloved romantic music.
Alexander Tutunov is widely recognized as one of the most outstanding virtuosos of the former Soviet Union. First Prize winner of the Belarusian National Piano Competition and winner of the Russian National Piano Competition. Tutunov’s playing was described by Soviet Culture, Moscow, as “exhilarating and inspired, and which demonstrated a unique talent”. Dr. Tutunov maintains a busy performing schedule in Europe, China, Mexico, and the United States as a recitalist, soloist with orchestra, and on radio and television. Dr. Tutunov is also in demand as an adjudicator for piano competitions. Alexander Tutunov now lives in Ashland, where he is Professor of Piano and Artist in Residence at Southern Oregon University.
2015 Seattle International Piano Competition award winner Brian Hall lives in Medford, Oregon with his wife and five children. He has worked as an anesthesiologist in Medford for over thirteen years. In addition, he currently serves as the Chief of Staff at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. Before attending medical school at the University of Utah he completed a bachelors degree in piano performance at Brigham Young University, where he studied with Dr. Paul Pollei. Brian’s wife Jill is also a musician, and music plays an important role in their home. He believes music is vitally important for developing children into well-rounded adults. Brian was blessed to find a new piano mentor in Dr. Alexander Tutunov. Alexander’s incredible musical talents and great generosity were instrumental in Brian returning to the stage.
| Position | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| President | Tom Lowell | 541-821-3032 |
| Vice President | Maria Neville | 541-772-8191 |
| Secretary | Daniel Wells | 458-225-4626 |
| Treasurer | Jon Wacker | 541-218-6868 |
| Member at Large | Margaret Brown | 541-773-5992 |
| Member at Large | William Weil | 541-218-7438 |
| Member at Large | Ian McCarty | 541-735-2459 |
| Adjunct Member | Marge Wheeler | 540-925-2039 |
Community Concerts Association has been part of the Rogue Valley entertainment scene since 1931, bringing enjoyment to thousands of residents and visitors. In 1920, a Chicago music manager, Harry P. Harrison, found himself with a tenor to promote and not enough performance dates. He added several other performers and offered them as a series of attractions to music clubs, guaranteeing their appearance once enough subscription funds had been raised for his “All-Star Series.” At that time, local music groups typically assumed the full financial risk of promoting concerts—often at a deficit that community patrons or fundraisers had to cover.
In response, twelve cities were organized in the first year as Civic Music Associations. These nonprofit groups collected all necessary funds by selling memberships in advance, before contracting performing artists. Eight years later, the same concept was adopted on the East Coast with the formation of the Community Concerts Association, which sent representatives to communities to help interested citizens form local organizations.
The Medford Civic Music Association was established in 1931 under this model. The organization later changed its name to Community Concerts, and the Association was formally incorporated in 1966.
