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Upcoming Viola Events:
May 22, 2008, 1:00 p.m.
Trinity Church, Broadway & Wall Street, NYC
Frank Foerster, Viola
New York Scandia Symphony, Dorrit Matson, Conductor
Frank Foerster - Suite of Scandinavian Folk Melodies for
Viola and String Orchestra
Sibelius (arr. Foerster) - Rondo for Viola and Strings
June 6, 2008, 8:00 p.m.
Brooklyn conservatory
Leanne Darling CD release Party - the official debut of her first solo CD, "Spiral"
New York Viola Society members with membership cards receive a free CD!
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Other Viola Events!
Featured Recordings!
Recent Recordings by NYVS Members:
Asturiana - Songs from Spain and Argentina
Music of de Falla, Granados, Ginastera, Guastavino, Montsalvatge and Buchardo
Performed by Kim Kashkashian and Robert Levin
"Music for Viola and Cello"
Music of Beethoven, Clarke, Hindemith, Lutoslawski and Piston
Performed by Sheila Browne
"Klap Ur Handz"
Music of Schickele, Moravec, Gershwin and DBR
Performed by the Lark Quartet (violist Kathryn Lockwood)
Complete Solo Viola Music of Lillian Fuchs
Performed by Jeanne Mallow
American Journeys
Viola Concerti by Al Hoose, William Thomas McKinley, Helen
Stanley and Newton Strandberg
Performed by Karen Dreyfus
Viola Music of York Bowen
Performed by
Doris Lederer, pianist Bruce Murray and the Czech Philharmonic
Chamber Orchestra, Paul Polivnick, Conductor
Spiral: Viola and electronics in a mix of modern classical,
jazz, blues with a touch of the middle east and gypsy influences.
Performed by
Leanne Darling
Telemann - Fantasias
Performed by
Patricia McCarty
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The New York Viola Society
The Final Event in our 2007-2008 Season:
Mixed Doubles II: Kathryn Lockwood and Sheila Browne
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May 18, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd-Faith Presbyterian Church,
152 West 66th Street (west of Broadway)
Featuring performances by Kathryn Lockwood with percussionist Yousif Sheronick and
Sheila Browne with cellist Cheng-Hou Lee.
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about this event.
Past Events in our 2007-2008 Season:
Patricia McCarty, Viola
Eric Larsen, Piano
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October 15, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at Christ and St. Stephen's Church,
120 West 69th Street
Music for viola and piano by Bach, Arthur Benjamin, Robert Fuchs, Harry Taub and Bernstein/Rosen
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about this event.
"Fire and Ice"
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December 2, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at Christ and St. Stephen's Church
An evening of viola music from New Zealand, Argentina, Iceland, Scandinavia, Russia.....
and other lands of fire and ice; performers to include Tim Deighton,
Nardo Poy, Margret Hjaltested, Dan Avshalomov and Shmuel Katz
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about this event.
A Collegial Concert
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January 20, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. at Donnell Library Center, 20
W. 53rd St., between 5th and 6th Avenues
Our final event at the library (which will be torn down next fall). Free admission!
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about this event.
2008 Exposition of Fine Violas and Viola Bows by American Makers
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February 4, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Church of St.
Paul & St. Andrew, 263 West 86th Street (between Broadway and
West End Avenue)
Featuring the work of local luthiers including Robert Isley,
Andrea Hoffman-Simmel, Charles Rufino, Geoffrey
Ovington, Philip Perret, Guy Rabut, Alexander Tulchinsky,
Jason Viseltear and David Wiebe and bowmakers Stephen
and William Salchow.
Instruments and bows will be demonstrated by Craig
Mumm, Associate Principal Viola of the Metropolitan
Opera Orchestra.
Ample time will be provided for
attendees to try the various instruments and bows.
NYVS ViolaFest 2008
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April 6, 2008 from 1:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Bloomingdale School of Music, 323 West 108th
Street (west of Broadway)
Come Play!
Throughout the afternoon, participants will be able to play through
large works for viola ensemble, including pieces performed at
our Concerts. All are welcome. Bring your instrument!
Lecture/Demonstrations:
The noted luthier Guy Rabut will speak about the Care and Repair
of Instruments. Join us and find out how to keep your treasured
possession in shape.
Viola Clinic:
Sign up for a viola clinic and have your playing diagnosed by a
professional. (12:30 - Advance reservation required.)
Get Together:
Refreshments will be available during the sessions. A reception
will follow the afternoonís activities. Rendezvous with old friends,
and meet new ones!
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