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Musical Events at the Harvard UU Church
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Hear world-class classical music without having to drive to Boston, New York, or Worcester!
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Thanks to ticket buyers, advertisers, and the Harvard, Bolton, and Stow art councils, the
planning committee for the Concerts at the Common is happy to announce our third
exciting season!
Ticket Prices: $45 for a subscription to all 3 concerts; $18 for a single
ticket ( $15 for seniors age 65 and older, $12 for students age 18 and younger).
Please make checks payable to Concerts at the Common
Your tax
deductible contributions will be gratefully accepted. Contribution checks
should be made payable
to Harvard UU Church, with Concerts at the Common in
the memo line.
Both subscription and donation checks can be mailed to Concerts at the Common, PO
Box 614, Harvard, MA 01451-0614.
Pat White and Eleanor Toth for the Planning Committee
(Ted Johnson,
Kirsti Gamage,
Kit Jorrens, Tim Arnold, Bill Cordner, John Chapman,
Julie Anne Medjanis, Lynda Herbolsheimer)
For more info:
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September 26, 2010 - Sarah Whitney, Violin
February 27, 2011 - The Hirsch-Pinkas Piano Duo
April 17, 2011 - The Dearing Concert Duo
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Sunday, September 26, 2010
4 p.m.
Sarah Whitney, Violin
Accompanist Natalia Lavrova
Sarah Whitney spent her early years in Harvard, then moved to Concord, MA. Now based
in New York City, she is currently a violinist with sybarite5, a group dedicated to broadening the string quintet repertoire and commissioning
new works. Sybarite5 has performed at the Aspen Music Festival, including appearances
on the CBS Early Morning Show, as well as opening for An Evening of Words and Music
with Condoleezza Rice. The quintet performs throughout New York City, including
a recent concert at Lincoln Center.
As a soloist, Sarah has explored many different genres. In addition to classical
music as guest artist for the Cleveland Institute of Music, Cleveland Composer’s
Guild, and Memphis Chamber Music society, she has done Klezmer violin with David
Krakauer at Carnegie Hall, and been featured live on stage with Bobby McFerrin,
Anne Murray, Doc Severinsen, and Rockstar Supernova. Check out her website
for more info.
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Sunday, February 27, 2011
4 p.m.
The Hirsch-Pinkas Piano
Duo
Since 1992 the Hirsch-Pinkas Piano duo has been presenting one and two-piano
recitals to enthusiastic audiences throughout the world. Sally Pinkas and her husband Evan
Hirsch, each an active soloist, bring to their collaborations virtuosity, enthusiasm,
and striking warmth. Dedicated to an exploration of twentieth century music,
they are equally at ease with the
standard repertoire, from Byrd to Mozart to Rachmaninoff.
They often include works especially arranged by Hirsch. Popular with young audiences,
they frequently present Master classes in conjunction with their concerts.
Hirsch and Pinkas regularly perform in Italy, have been in residence at the Kfar
Blum Music Festival in Israel, have toured Nigeria, and performed in St. Petersburg,
Russia, Bulgaria, China, and France. Please visit their website
for further information.
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Sunday, April 17, 2011
4 p.m.
The Dearing Concert Duo
Soprano, Flute, Classical Guitar
The Dearing concert Duo formed in 1998, after Abha and Steven became partners in
marriage. They have performed across the United States, Canada, England, and Scotland.
Their three critically acclaimed CDs are heard on radio stations across the UK and
North America, and they have performed on American Public Television and CBC television.
Abha has a gorgeous soprano voice and also plays flute. She has concertized in many
countries around the world in both Western and East Indian styles of music. Steven
plays a mean classical guitar. They specialize in Spanish and Latin music and composers
DeFalla, Rodrigo,Villa Lobos, Piazolla, Pujoi, and more. For more information see
the Dearings' website.
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