The Myrna Loy is hosting oboist Sheng Cai and pianist Beverly Wang on Thursday, October 15, and admission is free. The two Canadian artists have built reputations internationally for a combination of technical precision and expressive range — qualities that translate particularly well in the intimate setting the Myrna Loy provides.
The program draws on the oboe-piano repertoire from both Europe and the Americas, weaving together core classical works with pieces that are rarely performed. For Helena audiences, it's a chance to hear a chamber pairing that doesn't make it to this part of Montana very often — the oboe is not an instrument that leads most touring programs, and Cai's profile in the instrument is considerable.
The concert is part of the Myrna Loy's ongoing commitment to bringing working artists to Last Chance Gulch rather than limiting the performing arts calendar to regional acts. Free admission makes it an easy Thursday evening out.