Oct. 4th, Blessing of the Animals, Savannah Children’s Choir
One of my favorite events: the Preparatory Choir singing for the outdoor service of the Blessing of the Animals at All Saints Episcopal Church on Tybee Island. This year there were horses joining the usual dogs, cats, and birds.
Book Review of The Fortepiano Writings of Streicher, Dieudonne’, and the Schiedmayers, PTG Journal, August 2009
I’ll provide a link to my review of this book after the copyright reverts back to me in a few months.
In the meantime, if you are serious about fortepianos, I suggest you find a copy of this long awaited translation and give it a read.
Restoration of ca. 1806 Clementi Square Piano
Ca. 1806 Clementi square piano, sold by Yankiewicz, Liverpool.
Savannah Children’s Choir Performances in England
We had a wonderful whirlwind trip to England, staying in one of the dorms at the historic Sherborne School.
I had the pleasure of accompanying the choir for their beautiful performance at the Sherborne Abbey. We had the youngest choir both in ages of the children and years of existence of the choir. They performed so beautifully, the other conductors were moved to tears.
The joint concert of all the visiting choirs at Wells Cathedral the next night was beyond spectacular!
July 2009 – Performing with the Savannah Children’s Choir in Somerset, United Kingdom
July 2009, Performing with the Savannah Children’s Choir at the Somerset International Chorale Festival in Somerset, United Kingdom. Details to be announced.
Boston Early Music Festival: The Paris Workshop
The Paris Workshop comes to Boston, bringing kits you can see and touch. I’ll be helping Carey Beebe run the booth Friday and Saturday, June 11 and 12. Come visit!
Our new Italian Virginal kit is a delight both as a kit and an instrument. I’ll be bringing one home for some lucky new owner.
Concert at Lucas Theatre with Baritone Keith Miller and the SCC
We very much enjoyed our week with Visiting Artist in Residence Keith Miller from the Metropolitan Opera. Keith used to be a professional football player who took up singing at the ripe old age of 28. His rapid rise to the top levels of the opera world (while staying a wonderful human being) proves once again that you can’t dream too big as long as you work hard to achieve them.
We culminated the week with a concert at the Lucas Theatre. The SCC and I joined Keith to perform two numbers at the end of his solo concert. His inspiration was clear. They were the best we’ve ever heard them. The crowd was overwhelmed and on their feet applauding wildly.
Spoleto Festival Charleston, SC 2009
My big French double once again served the Chamber Music Series at Spoleto hosted by Charles Wadsworth for the last two weeks of May.
Photo Shoot for Kohl’s / Mudd Jeans at Wormsloe Plantation
My 1884 upright Chickering piano was selected as part of a national level photo shoot. It was certainly an interesting and long day.
Well, I’m always pleased when pianos or harpsichords get attention.
Spring Concert Season with the Savannah Children’s Choir
Weekly concerts with the Savannah Children’s Choir for our Spring tour, all over Savannah.
March 29, April 5, April 19, April 26th. Our young choir has been improving at a stunningly fast pace. I’m so proud of them!