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CONCERTS,
EVENTS, AND FUND-RAISER ACTIVITIES
concert
“CENTURIES COMBINED”
October 3 & 4, 2008 – 8:00 PM
Church of St. John the Evangelist
44 Bridge Street
Lambertville, New Jersey
| Edward Grieg: |
Suite in Old Style “From Holberg’s Time” |
| Jules Massenet : |
Meditation from "Thais" |
| Piotr Tchaikovsky: |
Variations on a Rococo Theme |
| Maggio/Lansky: |
"Color, Line, and Light" |
| Sergei Prokofiev: |
Classical Symphony |
Featuring Mark Kosower, cello
Grieg looks at the Baroque period through the eyes of Romantic composer, while another Great Romantic – Tchaikovsky uses an old theme as an inspiration for a set of variations. The Forth century story about Thais brings out the best melodies out of Massenet and Haydn’s classical example serves s the reference point for humorous symphony by modern days Prokofiev.
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concert
“SECULAR AND SACRED" - musical
celebration of christmas
December 5, 6, & 7, 2008– 8 PM and Sunday Matinee, December 7, 3 PM
Church of St. John the Evangelist
44 Bridge Street
Lambertville, New Jersey
Featuring Malwina Sosnowski, violin
| Giovanni Gabrieli: |
Sacrae Symphoniae |
| George Frideric Handel: |
Excerpts from Messiah |
| Henryk Wieniawski: |
Faust-Fantasy after a theme by Gounod |
| Traditional Favorites |
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While enjoying the glorious timbres of Christmas and its traditional melodies, we will also compare how the secular and sacred musical traditions blend during this special season creating one of a kind joyous celebration!
2008 Caprio Competition winner will display her dazzling technique and inspiring musicianship playing virtuosic music by Henryk Wieniawski.
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concert
“FROM FOLK TO CLASSIC"
May 8 & 9, 2009 – 8 PM
Church of St. John the Evangelist
44 Bridge Street
Lambertville, New Jersey
Featuring David Handel, guest conductor
| A. Copland: |
Old American Songs |
| A. Dvorak: |
Symphony No. 9 “From the New World” |
Copland quotes many of the traditional American songs and puts them into symphonic setting. Dvorak’s travels and connections with American folk traditions resulted in a symphony that bridges folk and classic as well as the West with the East.
“All star High School Chorus” makes a special appearance with the Symphonia.
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concert
Riverside Symphonia and The Bucks County Choral Society
March 22 at 7:30
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Doylestown, PA
Thomas Lloyd, conductor
The Choral Society's string of memorable collaborations with Riverside Symphonia continues this season with a single performance of Mozart's stirring Requiem for vocal soloists, chorus and orchestra. The addition of moving pieces for chorus and string orchestra from two 20th-21st century composers - Fern Hill (based on Dylan Thomas poetry) by John Corigliano, and Chris DeBlasio's The Best Beloved - make this concert sure to be one of the high points of the season.
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concert
“Concert Under the Stars”
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Tinicum Park, Erwinna, PA
Happy Birthday America! Come celebrate with an unforgettable evening of light classical, popular and patriotic music – all under the stars at scenic Tinicum Park! It’s an ever-popular holiday tradition that’s become the quintessential Buck’s County experience. So bring a picnic, visit with friends and enjoy a spectacular Independence Day!
Tickets are limited to 5,000, so purchase in advance!
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event
Rainbow and Stars - A Night of Cabaret
March 7, 2009
HollyHedge Estate
6987 Upper York Road
New Hope, PA
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