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Music at Asbury presents DuoJalal and Friends
Asbury-Crestwood United Methodist Church is delighted to welcome Crestwood residents Kathryn Lockwood and Yousif Sheronick, aka duoJalal, to open Music at Asbury’s Tenth Anniversary Concert Season. Joined by two violinists and a cellist, duoJalal and Friends will present a unique program titled “Romani Reach,” highlighting some of the many ways that the folk music of Hungary’s Romani people have influenced classical music. The show will include commentary that allows audiences to place the music in historical and cultural context.
Admission is FREE, but tax-deductible donations are gratefully accepted.
One of the most significant musical genres in Hungary is the traditional folk music of the Romani people Non-Hungarian composers like Dvorak, Brahms and Haydn were all inspired and influenced by Romani music. "Romani Reach" will bring together both Hungarian and Romani influenced pieces performed by a diverse mix of strings and percussion. This wonderful program will feature works by Beethoven, Brahms, Dvorak, Bartok, Kodaly, and more.
Music at Asbury was launched in November of 2014 by Lu Gmoser, founding producer of Asbury Summer Theatre, and renowned music educator, Dr. Earl F. Groner. As a program of Asbury-Crestwood United Methodist Church, Music at Asbury is designed to serve as a social service to the community, offering free performances by some of New York City and the Hudson Valley’s finest musical artists.
Concerts are held in the sanctuary at Asbury United Methodist Church, 167 Scarsdale Rd, Tuckahoe, NY; ample parking is available. Admission is free of charge but reservations are strongly recommended; please visit www.musicatasbury.com or call 914-779-3722 to reserve a general admission seat.
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