Doansburg Chamber Ensemble Duo of Flute and Harp

The Doansburg Chamber Ensemble will open its 2013 season with performances by its duo of flute and harp.  The program will be performed on Saturday, July 27th at 7 p.m. at St. Mary's in the Highland's Episcopal Church at the intersection of Routes 9D and 301 in Cold Spring, New York, and on Sunday, July 28th at 4:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church at 2103 Route 6, just west of Brewster, New York.  The Ensemble will feature flutist Christine Smith and harpist Joy Plaisted.  Scheduled repertoire for this concert includes Andalouse by Pessard, Godard’s Suite Op. 116, Elegie by Massenet, and Debussy’s Children’s Corner.
 The Doansburg Chamber Ensemble consists of accomplished musicians who, along with several guest artists, annually present a concert series of outstanding musicianship in a charming rural, church setting. Miss Smith and Miss Plaisted have been heard at major performance venues around the world, including Carnegie Hall, the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, and Lincoln Center.  Their artistic musicianship will please audiences of all ages.  Miss Smith is a 1981 graduate of the Juilliard School of Music, Pre-College Division, and she holds a Masters Degree in Education.  She has also received a Certificate of Commendation for Meritorious Achievement from the School of Orchestral Studies.  Miss Plaisted holds a Masters Degree from the Juilliard School of Music.  She has performed at venues in the United States, Japan, China, Hong Kong, France, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland.
 Tickets for the concert are available at the door at $10 for general admission and $9 for seniors and students.  For further concert information, or to order advance tickets, please call (845) 228-4167 or visit the ensemble’s web site at http://home.comcast.net/~doansburg.