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music4WCNY-TV, in partnership with Symphoria, will broadcast a two-hour concert, performed live from the TV Studios at the Robert J. Daino Broadcast and Education Center, from 8 to 10 p.m., May 9.  The concert will provide viewers and listeners with an evening of comfort, hope, and joy in these challenging times. Diane Jones and Bruce Paulsen of Classic FM will host the concert, which will feature solos, duets, and a special ensemble piece, 'Living Room Music'.

"We are excited to present this two-hour live Symphoria concert to our viewers, listeners, and communities across Central New York's 19 counties and beyond," said Mitch Gelman, WCNY President & CEO. "We hope the evening featuring soloists and duets will provide those at home with comfort, hope, and joy."

"Thanks to the support of our generous community and Symphoria musicians, we are honored to continue to share music with Central New York during this time," said Pamela Murchison, Symphoria Executive Director. "We need beauty and joy around us now more than ever. Symphoria has always worked nimbly and collaboratively, and WCNY is an amazing partner as we work for new ways to remain connected to the people we're here to serve."

The concert will air on WCNY-TV, Classic FM, Facebook Live, with a Virtual Watch Party. Following the concert, guests in the Virtual Watch Party can participate in a Q&A session with the conductor.

Program
  • John Cage's "Living Room Piece," by percussionists Michael Bull, Ernest Muzquiz, Larry Luttinger, Jennifer Vacanti.
  • Solo violin piece by Peter Rovit.
  • J.S. Bach's Cell Suite No. 2 by cellist Walden Bass.
  • Solo clarinet piece by Allan Kolsky.
  • Trio performance by Charlie Loh, Hillary Loh, and Larry Loh.
  • Martinu's "Madrigals," by Peter Rovit and Arvilla Wendland.
  • John Williams' "Sayuri's Theme from 'Memoirs of a Geisha,'" by cellist Greg Wood.
  • Mark Summer's "Julie-O," by cellist Greg Wood.
  • Handel/ Halvorson's "Passacaglia Duo," by Spencer Phillips and Noemi Milodrovic.
  • Piano trio performance by Sonya Williams, Heidi Hoffman, and Rob Auler.
  • Sean O'Loughlin's String Quartet by Peter Robit, Noemi Milodrovic, Arvilla Wendland, and Heidi Hoffman.

The concert is presented by Geddes Federal Savings.

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