January 23, 2003

Galveston Chamber of Commerce

The Galveston Symphony Orchestra's first concert of 2003 featuring a performance by clarinet soloist Joseph Vinetz. The concert is at 7 p.m., Sunday, February 16, at the Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice Street.

Vinetz, born in Los Angeles, played clarinet in the Osborn Orchestras at California State University Northridge. At Yale University's Graduate School of Music, he studied with Keith Wilson and also played in the Yale Symphony as well as the Yale Concert and Precision Marching Bands.

The Galveston Symphony Orchestra, now in its 23rd season, is led by conductor Richard Pickar, who was principal clarinetist with the Houston Symphony Orchestra for 31 years.

Individual tickets for GSO performances are $15 for general admission and $12 for senior citizens and students. UTMB discounts are available. To purchase tickets, call the Opera House at (409) 765-1894, toll-free at (800) 821-1894 or visit www.thegrand.com. Tickets are also available at the box office on the night of the performance.

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