The Festival at Sandpoint Chamber Music Series presents the Canna Corda Trio featuring Mika Hood (cello), Dr. Michael Keepe (saxophone) and David Brewster (piano) in their debut performance. Hailing from the pristine beauty of the Inland Northwest, Canna Corda (Reed and String) was formed in the Spring of 2019. All members are accomplished soloists in their own right. Together, they form an ensemble with breathtaking beauty of tonal colors. Working with composers from across the globe, their programs feature an eclectic mix of music from passionate tangos, to cutting edge contemporary. This concert will feature the members as soloists, duos, and together as a trio. They will offer their insights into the music, the composers, and the group’s relationship with both, providing a personal and memorable concert experience, for all ages and backgrounds. The program will begin with the World Premiere of “Primeira Neo-Valsa” (First New Waltz) for tenor saxophone, cello and piano by Brazilian composer Andersen Vianna. This beautiful piece blends the tenor saxophone and cello voices to create an intimate feel and sound that dance together as one. Other highlights will include a two wonderful tangos (one duo, one trio) composed and arranged for this group by British composer Graham Lynch, and the powerful trio “Out of this World” by the late Missoula, Montana composer, David Maslanka, and solo works from Ravel’s “Habanera” to the vaudeville saxophone classic “Valse Vanité” by Rudy Wiedoeft.