ECHO (Energy Corridor of Houston Orchestra) celebrates New Year's Eve Eve. ECHOrchestra
Eddy Marcano and Katherine Fuentes will perform the Venezuelan pieces. Fahey describes Marcano as “a very, very well-known violinist from Venezuela. He now lives in Katy, which is sometimes nicknamed ‘Katie-zuela’ because so many people from Venezuela now live there.” He notes that many of ECHO’s members have Venezuelan roots.
Rounding out the soloists are ECHO’s longtime founding pianist Mary Petersen, who will play a solo during the main theme of the Italian film “Cinema Paradiso,” and last year’s concerto competition finalist Ellen Seok. “Ellen was so fabulous, I wanted to give her an opportunity to perform,” Fahey said. Look for her duringIn addition, ECHO will open its doors at 6:15 p.m. for guests to get a head start on the bidding for silent auction items like a weekend cottage in Fredericksburg, a Matagorda fishing excursion, live classical or jazz ensembles for special event, wine and more.
Not only does it free up New Year’s Eve for ECHO’s audience to join family and friends in their homes or other destination of choice on the famed countdown to midnight. He said, “It’s also an opportunity for people to celebrate in advance of the New Year’s safely and close to home before the actual date when potential danger looms on the freeways and streets.”
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