SEASIDE – Kim Angelis and Josef Gault perform from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 31 at Quatat Park on the Necanicum River between Broadway and the Seaside Convention Center. Their performance is the fourth of seven public concerts presented by Northwest Performing Arts in the 2004 summer concert series, “Seaside, Where the Stars Play!” In case of rain, the performance will be held at the Seaside Theater, 816 N. Holladay Drive.

Violin virtuoso Angelis is a world-class composer and performer described as “a free spirit blazing a melodic trail through the territories of classical, world and folk music.” Her music, used by gymnast Kui Yuanyuan of China for her floor exercise, was highlighted on NBC’s world-wide coverage of the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, and has been nominated for several independent and international music awards.

Angelis is accompanied by her husband, flamenco-inspired guitarist Josef “The Wild Hungarian” Gault, who is also a popular program host on KMUN radio in Astoria. “Josef really broadened my outlook,” Angelis said. “One hundred years ago, music was confined to the areas in which it developed. But today, with modern recording, we are able to listen to music from every different culture. We now have a new ‘world chamber music.'”

For more than 20 years, Gault has devoted himself to the study of guitar stylings and techniques. He is most profoundly influenced by the flamenco fire of Manitas de Plata and Sabicas. His Hungarian ancestry is naturally reflected in his love of rhythms of Eastern European folk music. Since 1989, Gault has exclusively accompanied his wife. The two live in Astoria with their beloved collie, Holly.

Northwest Performing Arts is a nonprofit Seaside-based organization committed to supporting the educational and cultural enrichment of the community and neighboring communities. Membership is open to all, and NPA welcomes new members and encourages suggestions for future events. For information, call (503) 738-7409 or e-mail (ashaffer@seasurf.net)