Our big "salamat" (Thank you in Tagalog) to our wonderful audience and donors of Concert for the Philippines! So far we have raised close to $2300.
We are still accepting donations. Please make a check payable to Episcopal Relief and Development (memo: Philippines) and send it to 200 Riverside Ave. Riverside, CT 06878. Thank you!
We are still accepting donations. Please make a check payable to Episcopal Relief and Development (memo: Philippines) and send it to 200 Riverside Ave. Riverside, CT 06878. Thank you!
"Gabriel's Oboe" featuring all the musicians (with David Johnson on organ)
I don't know how I can express my gratitude to all the musicians, volunteers, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, donors, and of course, our awesome audience! It was so much fun making music for this cause at such a high level. I played "Phantasy" by Britten, "Passacaglia" by Handel-Halvorsen, "Duo for Violin and Cello" by Martinu, "Suite for Two Violins and Piano" by Moskowski and "Gabriel's Oboe" by Morricone. All pieces were my favorite and I'm glad I got to play them in this concert.
As I mentioned in "Meet the Musicians", those musicians are dear friends of mine and it was great to make music with them :-) All groups worked really well together as an ensemble and rehearsals were very smooth and effective. It's hard to find good chamber partners but this time we had absolutely no problem! I enjoyed exchanging ideas with them and trying different things to see what makes sense the most. And even concert attire matching went without any issues!
Another great thing about this concert was that I got to spend some quality time with them as well. Usually musicians don't get to spend much time together outside rehearsals and concerts. Two of them stayed at my place the night before the concert. We got to catch up and talk about many different things. I also have to mention that they helped me prepare for bake sale.
I really appreciate their time, devotion, help and support!
Another great thing about this concert was that I got to spend some quality time with them as well. Usually musicians don't get to spend much time together outside rehearsals and concerts. Two of them stayed at my place the night before the concert. We got to catch up and talk about many different things. I also have to mention that they helped me prepare for bake sale.
I really appreciate their time, devotion, help and support!
At the end of the concert they acknowledged me with a nice bouquet (and I got one from my friend). How nice is that?! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! They are so wonderful and sweet, I am truly truly thankful that I have friends like them.
Our special thanks go to David Johnson, the music director of St.Paul's Episcopal Church, and Elen Hinckley, Parish Administrator of St. Paul's. Without them this concert and fund raising were not possible.
Anyone wishing making donations, please do so now. It's never too late and natural disaster victims need aid for a long long time. I would love to give continuous support as much as I can.
All photos by Elen Hinckley
Our special thanks go to David Johnson, the music director of St.Paul's Episcopal Church, and Elen Hinckley, Parish Administrator of St. Paul's. Without them this concert and fund raising were not possible.
Anyone wishing making donations, please do so now. It's never too late and natural disaster victims need aid for a long long time. I would love to give continuous support as much as I can.
All photos by Elen Hinckley
