Klarinet Archive - Posting 000774.txt from 2003/03

From: Tski1128@-----.com
Subj: [kl] Rossini, A night at the Opera
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 22:05:28 -0500

I'm doing a Concert this week I'm calling it

A Night at the Opera, a day in the Ukraine! If your in MD on Friday eve check it out.

March 21, 2003, 8pm
Joseph and Alma Gildenhorn Recital Hall
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland

Program

Fantasia di Concerto “ Rigoletto” Luigi Bassi
Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
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Amazing Grace Arr. Greg Pascuzzi

Introduction, Theme and Variations Giacchino Rossini (1792-1768)

Intermission

Traditional Klezmer Music

Klezmer music is the secular dance music of eastern European Jews. It is instrumental music that developed out of the liturgical melodies sung by cantors. These melodies were taken first by violinists, then by clarinetists, infused with a driving danceable beat, and played at weddings, Bar Mitzvahs and other important social functions. As infectious as the rhythm is, klezmer music maintains a very close relation to its vocal roots. This is dance music that sings! Tonight we will perform a variety of klezmer music for you. So sit back, relax. Let your mind drift back to a day, before radio, TV and Microsoft. Close your eyes and remember the sounds of those old scratchy 78’s.

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