Chinook Winds Quintet on 11th & Grant

The Chinook Winds Quintet showcase their interpretation of 20th century classical, operatic comedy and crossover genres on 11th & Grant with Eric Funk. Air dates include Thursday, January 28th at 7pm, Saturday the 30th at 9:46pm, and Monday, February 1st at 2am on Montana PBS. The members of this premiere ensemble serve as principal players in the Great Falls Symphony Orchestra, as well as present chamber music and interactive school programs and residencies throughout Montana and the Northwest. The Chinook Winds have been performing throughout the region since 1992, and feature Norman Gonzales on flute, Melanie Pozdol on oboe, Elizabeth Crawford on bassoon, Christopher Mothersole on clarinet, and Mike Nelson on Horn. From David Maslanka’s Quintet No. 3 to Gioachino Rossini’s Overture to the Barber of Seville with a touch of Guns N’ Roses, this ensemble’s virtuosity and dynamic performances make this an episode to remember. 11th & Grant with Eric Funk is the premiere outlet for music performance in Montana, seeking out the state’s most acclaimed, accomplished, and pioneering talent. The seven-time Emmy winning performance series also devotes significant time to each artist’s personal story, insights into their music and their approach to life, ultimately providing a deeper experience than a seat at a concert. Accomplished composer and musician Eric Funk serves as host and artistic director, hand selecting each performer from communities around the state to form a diverse series featuring genres from jazz to classical, country to zydeco, and rock to fusion. Visit montanapbs.org/11thGrantwithEricFunk/ for more information. •