Upcoming concert
"America!"
Saturday, May 5, 2012
4:00 p.m.
First Baptist
Church
In Dewitt
Park, Ithaca, NY
Diana
Geiger, music director
Leah Kaller, assistant
conductor
Made
possible with grant support from the Community Arts Partnership and from The Service League.
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Program
This
concert features music from American composers and about America, celebrating diverse
history from different eras.
The
History Center in Tompkins County will collaborate with an exhibit. There will be readings
from Dear Friend Amelia: the Civil War Letters of Private John
Tidd.
Gould- American Salute
Ungar- Ashokan Farewell, with readings by Ken Campbell
Dvorak- American Suite, Op. 98
Lamb- Fast Freight Dream
Copland- Saturday Night Waltz and Hoedown from Rodeo
Berlin- Symphonic Portrait
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Joseph
Rosenblum, violinist, was going to celebrate his 100th birthday in
August 2012, and we had planned an early surprise party for him at the
reception following this concert. Joe died on April 20, 2012, and so we
will not be able to celebrate with him. Two years ago, his good friend
Margaret Perry interviewed Joe and drafted an essay about his life. She
has shared that with us, and we would like to share it with you. We
take comfort in knowing that Joe was doing the things he loved to do,
including playing his violin, right up until his death. Read the interview.
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Refreshments served after the concert for all to enjoy!
There is a suggested $5 donation at the door.