LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Symphony Chamber Concert is scheduled for one performance only at 2 p.m., Aug. 18, at the Soper Reese Theatre in Lakeport.

There will be no discounted rehearsal performance for this concert.

LCSA Musical Director John Parkinson will conduct several pieces by featured composers Jean-Joseph Mouret, George Frederick Handel, Luigi Boccherini, William Boyce and Antonio Vivaldi.

Starting off the concert is French composer Jean-Joseph Mouret’s “Rondeau” from his “Symphonie de Fanfares.”

Mouret (1682-1738) was one of the leading figures of Baroque music in France during his lifetime. These days most of his works are rarely performed, but many will recognize this piece as the signature tune of PBS’ Masterpiece Theatre.

Next is “Entrance of the Queen of Sheba” from the “Solomon” oratorio by George Frederick Handel (1685-1759). It contains a short and lively passage for two oboes and strings in Act Three, known as the “Arrival of the Queen of Sheba.” This section was played at the 2012 London Olympics and became famous outside of the complete work.

Italian composer/cellist of the Classical Era, Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) is featured next with his “Overture in D Major.”

Boccherini wrote a large amount of chamber music, including over 100 string quintets which featured cellos along with violins and violas and several guitar quintets. Boccherini’s orchestral music includes about 30 symphonies and 12 virtuoso cello concertos.

The next piece is “Symphony No. 5” by English composer and organist, William Boyce (1711-1789). Boyce (like Beethoven) became deaf during his life but continued to compose music.

Music by Vivaldi (1678-1741) comes next. “Concerto for Two Trumpets” is the only known Vivaldi concerto for trumpet and requires players with a high level of proficiency.

It shouldn’t be a problem for Gary Miller and John Smiraglia, two music pros who have about 100 years of experience between them. The pair can also handle the more difficult “piccolo” trumpet featured in this piece. The piccolo trumpet is about half the size of a regular trumpet and has a pitch that is an octave higher. “It also has four valves instead of the usual three,” adds Smiraglia, “so it’s definitely more complicated.”

Next in the program is Handel’s “Water Music” (Concerto Grosso No. 25) a collection of orchestral movements, often published as three suites.

It premiered on July 17, 1717, in response to King George I’s request for a concert on the River Thames. Handel's Water Music was performed more than three times on the River Thames for King George I and his guests.

It is said the compositions spurred reconciliation between Handel and the king, supposedly annoyed by the composer's abandonment of his Hanover post several years earlier.

There is no charge, as usual, for those age 18 and under to attend this concert. All other seats are $15 — LCSA member discounts will not apply.

Tickets may be purchased online at the Soper Reese website and will also be available 30 minutes prior to the performance at the Soper Reese box office at 275 S. Main St. in Lakeport.

This concert is part of the Symphony Season Ticket Package. However, please note this is an open seating event.

Debra Fredrickson writes for the Lake County Symphony Association.