Concerts Around the Corner Welcome to the Steinway Piano!
The Cultural Arts Coalition will present the first of our 2013 Concerts Around the Corner on Saturday, July 20th at 7:30PM, at the Studio Around the Corner featuring chamber music for strings and piano. We are pleased to announce our acquisition of a 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. An accomplished pianist and harpist, Mr. Vito immigrated to the US at the turn of the twentieth century and began his musical career by playing harp in the streets of Chicago. He later became the harpist for the NBC Symphony under Toscanini and taught piano with this instrument at the University of Miami. This fine instrument was made in 1936 is the perfect addition to the intimate setting of the Studio Around the Corner.
The highlight of the program is Robert Schumann's glorious quintet for piano and strings. The quintet was written in 1842 and held deeply personal meaning for Schumann. Schumann finally married Clara Wieck, after years of separation, in1840. Schumann wrote this piece for her and she loved it, performing it throughout her life. In addition to being an accomplished composer, Clara established an international career as a piano virtuoso of the first rank. The program also includes Haydn's "Gypsy" Trio and J.S. Bach's Air and Largo.
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Performers are: Robert Zubrycki and Lori Miller, violin; Adria Benjamin, viola; Kathy Cherbas, cello; Elizabeth DiFelice, piano; and Olenna Truskett, Dance. 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. In addition to being a member of the ASO and a piano soloist, Elizabeth DiFelice is currently coordinator of the Piano Program at Princeton University.
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance. For more information, call (845) 363-8330 or email us attoscac2010@gmail.com. Seating is limited, so reservations are recommended. Payment can be sent to TOSCAC, 67 Main Street, Suite 101, Brewster, NY 10509.
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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, September 8th at 3PM entitled, American Music and Local History; Concert, Lecture and Exhibit. This event features artifacts from the Southeast Museum's collection and a presentation by the Museum's Director, Amy Campanaro. Musical works include compositions by Benjamin Franklin, Stephen Foster and Charles Ives performed by members of the American Symphony Orchestra.
The Town of Southeast Cultural Arts Coalition
