Kelly-Marie Murphy’s En el Escuro, es Todo Uno, (“In the darkness, we are all one”) encourages us to understand that, beyond society’s artificial trappings, we are more similar than we are different. London Symphonia’s own Juno-winning harpist Angela Schwarzkopf, and London legend, cellist Cameron Crozman, share this thoughtful and transformative work alongside Felix Mendelssohn’s energizing Italian Symphony.
A Question of Balance - - It was to Mozart’s Gran Partita that a fictionalized Salieri referred while uttering his famous line, “It seemed to me that I was hearing the voice of God,” in the film Amadeus. The classical balance, grace and restraint that were Mozart’s gift to the world inspired Igor Stravinsky’s Octet.
By the Fireside with Laila Biali - - Whatever your tradition, as the nights grow longer and the wind grows colder, December brings us together to share the magic of the holiday season. Laila Biali places her original material alongside re-imagined secular and sacred classics to conjure visions of snow-swept landscapes, twinkling lights and roaring fires.
Beneath a Summer Sky -iotr Tchaikovsky’s Serenade evokes images of nights spent in the open air, under the stars. Paul Frehner’s Mojave Dreaming invokes the solitude and mystery of summer nights under those same stars in the desert. Wolfgang Mozart’s String Quartet No. 8, arranged for string orchestra, reminds us of gentle summer evenings in Vienna, far from the long nights of a Canadian winter.
Midori Marsh: Under The Moon - - With one face to the life-giving sun and the other gazing unblinkingly into the void, the mystery of the moon is her stark duality. Co-curated by Symphonia’s Principal Flute Laura Chambers and soprano Midori Marsh, this cabaret reflects on the two sides of our sister the moon with luminous treasures by Dvorak, Golijov, Donizetti, Sondheim, and more.
Love in the Age of Melancholy - - Mezzo-soprano Julie Boulianne’s warm, rich tone and profound understanding of the works of Hector Berlioz create a spell-binding interpretation of Les nuits d’été, a work glowing with emotional humanity. Franz Schubert’s Ninth Symphony ‘The Great’ was to remain unperformed during his tragically shortened life, but it has become a cornerstone of the orchestral repertoire and an epitaph to the young master.
James and the Giants - - Canada’s most celebrated violinist, James Ehnes joins us in Brahms’s monumental Violin Concerto, a legendary work from the heart of the canon. Beethoven’s Second Symphony provides the necessary counterweight to Brahms’s colossal achievement.
Special Presentation - President Chip presented Brian Gorski, Director of the Adrian City Band withy a check for $6,000 from our club. Brian thanked thye club and sai9d that the money will be put to good use! Brian also filled out an application form today to join our club!
Thank You Notes - Received from Masahiro Kojima, Planewave, and Reid - Frank Dick's daughter.
Florida Hurricane – President Chip showed slides of his Mother's residence where the water did not encroach on her property but he car was totaled. Glad to know she is safe.
Neighbors of Hope Fence Project - The entire cost of the fence ($6,500) has been raised! Thanks to our club, the AM Club and the Clinton Club for their generous donations. The installation is scheduled for Saturday, October 15 from 9am-12pm. Helping out are: Jim Hartley, Dave Maxwell, Steve Benz, Cindy Sutherland, Kathryn S., Kathy Williams. Please be there if you can help for any amount of time.
Patty added that other events will be held where they will need volunteers. Please help when you can as those events are announced.
Neighbors of Hope Banquet - Feel free to come on November 5th. It's FREE!
Wreath Sales – An e-flyer was sent to all members for posting on their social media sites. Catherine Sala and Jim Hartley (from the Adrian Morning Club) are co-chairs. Wreaths this year are $28. Order forms are available. Sell, sell, sell. Please keep track of everyone who pays. Have you buyers make checks out to the "Adrian Noon Rotary Club" and in the MEMO LINE WRITE: "Wreath Project". Thank you.
Fluency Friends – Kathy Sielsky, Reading Specialist at Michener Elementary will make a presentation on October 13th about the Fluency Friends Project. Still time to sign up if you’d like.
Comstock Christmas River Walk – Contact the City on the first floor 9am-4:30pm to order and make your payment. They’re going fast – 283 of 450 have already been sold!
Club Directory – If you have not already, be sure and get back to Yours Truly if there are any changes to the info next to your name. Hearing none, the directory will contain the same info as last year’s.
2022-23 District Conference - Go to www.rotary6400.org for much more info
Upcoming Speakers
October 13 - State Senator Dale Zorn
October 20 - Congressman Tim Walberg
Next Board Meeting - October 11 at 5pmj at Chip's office.
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