Concerts Around the Corner, American Music and Local History; Concert, Lecture and Exhibit

Concerts Around the Corner

Sunday September 8th, 3:00pm

American Music and Local History; Concert, Lecture and Exhibit.

The Cultural Arts Coalition will present the second of our 2013 Concerts Around the Corner series on Sunday, September 8th, 3:00pm at the Studio Around the Corner.  This event will feature American music for strings and piano, artifacts from the Southeast Museum's collection and historical narration by the Museum's Director, Amy Campanaro.

The program includes Benjamin Franklin’s String Quartet, selections from Stephen Foster’s Social Orchestra, Edward Macdowell’s Woodland Sketches, Works by Charles Ives and Amy Beach, Aaron Copland’s, Hoe Down and the hauntingly beautifulAshokan Farewell by Jay Ungar. Performers are: Robert Zubrycki and Wende Namkung, violin; Adria Benjamin, viola; Sarah Hewitt-Roth, cello; and Jennifer Tao, piano.

Amy Campanaro will place the music selections in historical context from revolutionary times to the push west and the romanticisation of the rural lifestyle during the industrial revolution. Local history will be featured from the Southeast Museum’s historical collection including photographs and paintings of Putnam County; artifacts will include horse collar, neck yoke, washboard, and wheel hub all depicting life in the changing landscape of 19th century Putnam County.  These items will also be available for viewing on Saturday, September 7th from Noon – 2:00pm at the Studio.

Violinist, Robert Zubrycki, is the president of the Town of Southeast Cultural Arts Coalition and an active performer within many facets of New York’s music world - from chamber music to Broadway.  He is currently Concertmaster for the New York City Chamber Orchestra and the St. Peter’s Bach Festival; a member of the American Symphony Orchestra, the Stamford Symphony and the Opera Orchestra of New York. 

Robert brings his colleagues from the American Symphony Orchestra and other prestigious ensembles to this program at the Studio.  Pianist, Jennifer Tao began studies at the age of five, and first appeared as soloist with orchestra at age ten. A year later, she won critical acclaim for her performance as soloist with conductor Arthur Fiedler. She went on to win prizes in numerous distinguished competitions, and enjoy an international solo career.  She is currently a member of the piano faculty at Princeton University.  Jennifer will perform on the Coalition’s recently acquired Steinway L Series grand piano, on extended loan from Cheryl Palmer & Estate of Edward H Vito, Sr., made possible in part by the generosity of Rob and Stefani Goselink.

Location: The Studio Around the Corner at Old Town Hall, 67 Main Street, Suite 101, Brewster, NY 10509

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance, for more information, call (845) 363-8330 or email us at toscac2010@gmail.com.  Seating is limited, so reservations are recommended.  Payment can be sent to TOSCAC, 67 Main Street, Suite 101, Brewster, NY 10509

Thanks to our series sponsor, The Mahopac National Bank.  Concerts Around The Corner is made possible in part by the NYS Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the NYS Legislature. In Putnam County, this grant program is administered and monitored by the Putnam Arts Council, Mahopac, NY.

Our next concert in the series is Sunday, November 3rd at 3:00pm:  Rising Stars from Manhattan School of Music’s acclaimed Chamber Symphony return to the Studio.

The Town of Southeast Cultural Arts Coalition

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(845) 363-8330