CONCERT AGLOW: THE MUSIC OF THE BEATLES
JANUARY 31 – FEBRUARY 1, 2025
7:00 PM
JACKSON COUNTY TOWER BALLROOM
Experience the magic of live music in a whole new light. Enjoy music from The Beatles during this evening performance with a string quartet from the Jackson Symphony Orchestra, all in the cozy glow of candlelight. Hosted at the Jackson County Tower Ballroom, this special event, in collaboration with the Jackson County Fair, promises a blend of rock and classical elegance for a memorable musical experience.
GUEST ARTISTS
David Stachyra
Violin
Dan Stachyra has performed in the violin section of the Detroit Opera since 2007, where he is serving as Interim Concertmaster for the 24-25 season. He also plays in the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra and has been a guest at the Toledo, Grand Rapids, Ft. Wayne and Memphis Symphonies.
Mallory Tabb
Violin
Mallory Tabb is thrilled to serve as Quartet Manager for her second season with the JSO’s Concerts Aglow series. Originally from the Chicago area, she has worked in Michigan as a music educator and freelance performer since 2013. A student of psychology and music business as well as violin, viola, and piano performance, she holds degrees from the University of Michigan and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She has also completed advanced studies in music at Jacksonville University and Carnegie Mellon University and studied with professors from the Juilliard School, Oberlin Conservatory, Rice University, Florida State University, and the Eastman School of Music.
David Ormai
Viola
David Ormai is an active performer and teacher in Michigan. As a freelance violinist, he currently performs all throughout southeast Michigan and regularly performs with the Ann Arbor Symphony and the Detroit Opera. As a dedicated teacher, David maintains a private studio of over 30 students in Ann Arbor. He holds a Bachelors degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music and a Masters Degree from the University of Michigan.
David Peshlakai
Cello
David Peshlakai was born and educated in Michigan. He received his Bachelor of Music from Michigan State University and his Master of Music from the University of Michigan. Mr. Peshlakai was Principal Cellist with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra from 2004 to 2017 where he held the Diether Haenicke Principal Cello Chair.