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Spokane Symphony Presents 'The Genesis of the Spokane Symphony'

Archie Chen & James Lowe in the studio
Spokane Public Radio
Archie Chen & James Lowe in the studio

James Lowe and Archie Chen visit the studio.

Verne welcomes Conductor James Lowe and pianist Archie Chen for a preview and discussion of the Symphony's Masterworks 6 program, which features pieces of historical significance to the Symphony.

The Spokane Symphony will perform Masterworks 6: The Genesis of the Spokane Symphony Saturday, March 5 at 8pm, and Sunday, March 6 at 3pm. For tickets and more information visit https://spokanesymphony.org/concerts-tickets/masterworks-6-the-genesis-of-the-sso/.

Verne Windham got his start at Spokane Public Radio 20 years ago. “I came in to complain and they hired me.” He’s now the Program Director, as well as the host of Morning Classical and Concert of the Week. When choosing music for Morning Classical, Verne likes to keep the agenda as broadly defined as possible. For Concert of the Week, he focuses on the best of recent local performances, mostly classical in nature. For many years, Verne was also the conductor of the Spokane Youth Orchestra. He enjoys gardening, his vintage car and playing French horn.