Showing posts with label new london. Show all posts
Showing posts with label new london. Show all posts
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
NLCO June Concert
Join us!!
Saturday June 2, 2 pm, Harbour Towers Ballroom
461 Bank Street, New London
Guest Soloists:
Aymeric Dupre la Tour, harpsichord
and Julie Ribchinsky, cello
Serenade for Strings by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Harpsichord Concerto in D minor by Johann Sebastian Bach
Aymeric Dupre la Tour guest soloist, harpsichord
Paladio by Karl Jenkins
Souvenir D'Amerique (Variations of "Yankee Doodle" ) by Henry Vieuxtemps
Themes from Symphony No. 7 Ludwig van Beethoven
La Rejouissance by G. F. Handel
Badinerie by Johann Sebastian Bach
Pieces en Concert by François Couperin
Julie Ribchinsky guest soloist, cello
Also join us for a brief reception following the concert
Cant make it that day? Join us Monday June 4th at 7:30pm at the Stoneridge Retirement Community, Jerry Brown Road, Mystic
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Recital To Benefit New London Hospitality Center
Piano Recital to benefit the New London Homeless Hospitality Center, Sunday April 22 at 4 PM at All Souls Unitarian Universal Congregation (MAP).
Sarah Masterson was the winner of the 2001 Young Artist competition. Her interesting and varied program will include the “American” sonata by Elie Siegmeister, Beethoven Sonata Op. 10 No. 2, lovely post-impressionist preludes by Olivier Messiaen, Franz Liszt’s Réminiscences de Norma.
Suggested donation $20.
For more information call John Metz at 860 437 7170.
Sarah Masterson was the winner of the 2001 Young Artist competition. Her interesting and varied program will include the “American” sonata by Elie Siegmeister, Beethoven Sonata Op. 10 No. 2, lovely post-impressionist preludes by Olivier Messiaen, Franz Liszt’s Réminiscences de Norma.
Suggested donation $20.
For more information call John Metz at 860 437 7170.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Upcoming Benefits
Two musical benefits, both to support the New London Homeless Hospitality Center. (http://www.nlhhc.org/)
Sunday, March 25 at 2 PM – The MetaFour String Quartet will present a chamber program at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 19 Jay Street New London as a benefit for the New London Homeless Hospitality Center. Suggested donation is $20.
The MetaFour String Quartet will perform Mozart’s “Dissonant Quartet,” and the Debussy Quartet Opus 10.
Members are Julia Pettersson and Lisa Gray, violins, Irene Rissi, viola and Barbara Metz, cello. Julia and Barbara will be joined by pianist John Metz for the Beethoven Trio Op. 1 No. 1 in E-flat.
And -- on Sunday April 22 at 2 PM also at All Souls, a solo piano recital by Sarah Masterson, the winner of the 2001 Young Artist competition.
Her interesting and varied program will include the “American” sonata by Elie Siegmeister, Beethoven Sonata Op. 10 No. 2, lovely post-impressionist preludes by Olivier Messiaen, and a real barn-burner by Franz Liszt.
Suggested donation $20.
For more information on either program, please contact:
John Metz
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
A Little, But Not Entirely...
If you read my father's column/blog today, you'll know that I am a bit of a nut job. Literally, but hey I can't have real pets so I consider the habitual squirrely visitors to my house pseudo pets.
You might be wondering what that has to do with the arts, and really it has absolutely nothing to do with it, but I felt the need to defend myself because I was as surprised by the subject of his column today as probably most of the Bulletin's regular readers.
Any who, I just finished watching The King's Speech for the what might be the 20th time in the last two months? I can't help it, every time I find it playing on some channel, I watch it I just love it so much. But is it just a music nerd thing, or do normal people fall in love with movies because of the soundtrack and background music? This movie has the best music. Period. In fact, I love the music so much that for the New London Community Orchestra next concert, I suggested a song that plays during the final scene.
Beethoven's Symphony No. 7, Mvt. II
Tell me that is not a beautiful piece. Now our concert is not until June, but we are having an open rehearsal on May 15th at the Groton Senior Center which is at 102 Newtown Road (map).
What's that? Beethoven's not really thrilling you? Well how about Tchaikovsky? Huh? Huh? Yeah, that's right, were also playing Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings in C Major.
If you're still not feelin' it, well then you're very difficult to please but I have one more trick up my sleeve. Can anyone tell me what this thing is?
Although it's a few months away, I hope you will come to our rehearsal or concert or both and support local arts.
You might be wondering what that has to do with the arts, and really it has absolutely nothing to do with it, but I felt the need to defend myself because I was as surprised by the subject of his column today as probably most of the Bulletin's regular readers.
Any who, I just finished watching The King's Speech for the what might be the 20th time in the last two months? I can't help it, every time I find it playing on some channel, I watch it I just love it so much. But is it just a music nerd thing, or do normal people fall in love with movies because of the soundtrack and background music? This movie has the best music. Period. In fact, I love the music so much that for the New London Community Orchestra next concert, I suggested a song that plays during the final scene.
Beethoven's Symphony No. 7, Mvt. II
Tell me that is not a beautiful piece. Now our concert is not until June, but we are having an open rehearsal on May 15th at the Groton Senior Center which is at 102 Newtown Road (map).
What's that? Beethoven's not really thrilling you? Well how about Tchaikovsky? Huh? Huh? Yeah, that's right, were also playing Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings in C Major.
If you're still not feelin' it, well then you're very difficult to please but I have one more trick up my sleeve. Can anyone tell me what this thing is?
If you said piano, you would be close but not quite. It's actually a Harpsichord and we have a guest musician joining us to play a Harpsichord Concerto. The below clip is not the song we're playing but I wanted a short video that demonstrated what a harpsichord sounded like, which is kind of a piano meets a duck.
Although it's a few months away, I hope you will come to our rehearsal or concert or both and support local arts.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Chamber Music Upcoming Events
Announcing two Chamber Events in New London:
Wednesday February 22 at noon – The MetaFour String Quartet will perform selections by Alexander Borodin, Rami Levin, and Claude Debussy at the “Music and Soup for the Soul Concert Series” at the Second Congregational Church, 45 Broad Street, New London. Donations will be accepted, and a selection of homemade soups will be available after the concert. Further information, call 860-501-5551 Members of the MetaFour String Quartet are Julia Pettersson and Lisa Gray, violins; Irene Mrose Rissi, viola; and Barbara Metz, cello.
Sunday, March 25 at 2 PM – The MetaFour String Quartet and Friends presents a chamber program at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 19 Jay Street. Suggested donation $20 to benefit the New London Homeless Hospitality Center. The MetaFour String Quartet will perform Mozart’s “Dissonant Quartet,” and will be joined by Charlie Suriyakham for the Brahms clarinet quintet. Members Julia Pettersson and Barbara Metz will be joined by pianist John Metz for the Beethoven Trio Op. 1 No. 1.
For more information please call 860-437-7170
Mark another date in your calendar: Sunday, April 22nd at 4 PM, also at All Souls, pianist Sarah Masterson in a solo recital.
Wednesday February 22 at noon – The MetaFour String Quartet will perform selections by Alexander Borodin, Rami Levin, and Claude Debussy at the “Music and Soup for the Soul Concert Series” at the Second Congregational Church, 45 Broad Street, New London. Donations will be accepted, and a selection of homemade soups will be available after the concert. Further information, call 860-501-5551 Members of the MetaFour String Quartet are Julia Pettersson and Lisa Gray, violins; Irene Mrose Rissi, viola; and Barbara Metz, cello.
Sunday, March 25 at 2 PM – The MetaFour String Quartet and Friends presents a chamber program at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 19 Jay Street. Suggested donation $20 to benefit the New London Homeless Hospitality Center. The MetaFour String Quartet will perform Mozart’s “Dissonant Quartet,” and will be joined by Charlie Suriyakham for the Brahms clarinet quintet. Members Julia Pettersson and Barbara Metz will be joined by pianist John Metz for the Beethoven Trio Op. 1 No. 1.
For more information please call 860-437-7170
Mark another date in your calendar: Sunday, April 22nd at 4 PM, also at All Souls, pianist Sarah Masterson in a solo recital.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
well.. well.. well..
Looks like our concert today will truly look like a winter concert. At 2pm today in the ballroom of Harbour Towers at 461 Bank St, New London, the New London Community Orchestra will hold this season's concert including pieces from Vivaldi, Mozart, Bach, and Satie.
We are an ensemble of mixed backgrounds and musical experiences. Although every member did not study music during their secondary education, we all share a love and passion for music. Our member's vary in age from high school and young adult, to wise adults. Many members had not touched an instrument in years but it can be very much like riding a bike, one never forgets. With some practice and encouragement from our wonderful conductor, Joan Winters, we have shaped into an entertaining chamber ensemble who's goals include not only to captivate our audience, but also to bring music lessons to the children of New London.
Join us today for our concert at Harbour Towers. But please, drive carefully through this New England winter wonderland.
We are an ensemble of mixed backgrounds and musical experiences. Although every member did not study music during their secondary education, we all share a love and passion for music. Our member's vary in age from high school and young adult, to wise adults. Many members had not touched an instrument in years but it can be very much like riding a bike, one never forgets. With some practice and encouragement from our wonderful conductor, Joan Winters, we have shaped into an entertaining chamber ensemble who's goals include not only to captivate our audience, but also to bring music lessons to the children of New London.
Join us today for our concert at Harbour Towers. But please, drive carefully through this New England winter wonderland.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Just a reminder
Just wanted to remind anyone or inform anyone who does not already know, this Sunday at 2pm in New London at the Harbour Towers Ballroom (4th floor) there will be a concert held by the New London Community Orchestra.
Our program includes:
Vivaldi Concerto in G Major (Alla Rustica) Op. 51, No. 4
Bach Fugue in G minor "The Little Fugue"
Satie Gymnopedie #1
Mozart Divertimento No. 1, K. 136 I & III
461 Bank Street, New London, CT 06320
Our program includes:
Vivaldi Concerto in G Major (Alla Rustica) Op. 51, No. 4
Bach Fugue in G minor "The Little Fugue"
Satie Gymnopedie #1
Mozart Divertimento No. 1, K. 136 I & III
I would love to provide you with some program notes, but today is the SOPA strike and many websites are blacked out and my textbook has not yet arrived in the mail. So if you will forgive me, I hope to be able to provide you with some added information soon.
What I can provide is more information on the concert specifically.
Who:
"The New London Community Orchestra is non-profit organization comprised of volunteer players and organizers. Performances are designed to offer classical music to the public, raising awareness of musical traditions, a community of musicians, and the need for music education. Funds raised through concerts and events have contributed to the creation of the organization and the start up program for after school string programs for children." - newlondoncommunityorchestra.orgWhen:
2:00 P.M. Sunday January 22nd, 2012
Tickets:
Free admission, voluntary donations greatly appreciated.
Where:
Ballroom at Harbour Towers 461 Bank Street, New London, CT 06320
As a member, I will of course be there. I hope to see you there!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
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