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P.O. Box 44 Flemington, NJ 08822 For more information contact: Doris Kiziah, 908-782-3981 Nancy Roth, 908-782-5160 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 17, 2009 Hunterdon Symphony in a Mediterranean Mood on November 1 The popular Rodrigo concerto for the guitar, Concierto de Aranjuez, will be the highlight of the first concert in the 2009-2010 season of the Hunterdon Symphony and, along with other music on the program, was chosen to invoke a Mediterranean mood. This concert, which will feature guitarist Meliset Abreu, will take place on Sunday, November 1, at 3 p.m. in Hunterdon Central Regional High School, Route 31, Flemington. The concerto, inspired by the gardens of Aranjuez, the summer palace of Spanish kings since the late 16th century, combines both folkloric and classical traditions in an attempt to convey to listeners the sights and sounds of the garden. Other selections will include Massenet’s Ballet Music from Le Cid, Rossini’s Overture to L’Italiana in Algeri, Faure’s Pavane, Op 50, and Saint-Saens’ Suite Algerienne. Meliset Abreu performs extensively as a soloist and chamber musician. She is a founding member of Stretto, a trio of oboe, violin and classical guitar, and is a top prize-winner of competitions such as the Guitar Foundation of America International Competition and the Great Lakes International Competition. Meliset is a graduate of Mannes College of Music, where she studied with Michael Newman. She also studied with Oscar Ghiglia at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy. In 1987, she participated in the Andrés Segovia masterclasses held at Manhattan School of Music, where Maestro Segovia invited her to play for him at the closing recital. Tickets for the concert may be purchased in advance or at the door. Prices are $20 general admission, $10 seniors and students. Also, season tickets for the series may be purchased for $50 and $25. For additional information or advance ticket sales, call 908-713-1360. Tickets for the November 1 concert are also available at Califon Book Shop, Clinton Book Shop, Teaberry’s Tea Room in Flemington, Minette’s Candies in Frenchtown, and This and That on the Corner in Milford (cash or checks only). This year will mark the 20th season that Mr. Kursar has served as conductor of the Symphony. He holds degrees in French horn performance, conducting, and music education from Trenton State College and New England Conservatory. In addition to his position with the Symphony, he performs with orchestras and chamber music groups in the area. He also teaches instrumental music at Woodglen School in Lebanon Township. With ten days advance notice of need, reasonable accommodations can be provided for persons with disabilities. Please call 908-713-1360 if additional information is needed. Hunterdon Musical Arts sponsors the Hunterdon Symphony, Hunterdon Choral Union, and Music for Youth and is funded in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/ Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders, through funds administered by the Hunterdon County Cultural & Heritage Commission. Back |
