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Mike_L · Joined: 06 Apr 2006 Posts: 4995 Location: Canaan Jam Host

Sunday, February 7 4:00 PM

Salon: Schumann Celebration III
Finger Lakes Chamber Ensemble

Papillons, Op. 2 for Piano
Marchenbilder, Op. 113, for Viola and Piano

Michael Salmirs, piano and Roberta Crawford, viola

102 First Street, Ithaca, New York. Each Salon is followed by a food and wine reception. Because of limited seating, please call early to see if space is available. Your non-refundable check, payable to the Finger Lakes Chamber Ensemble, will secure your seat. Admission: $25, reservations required.Call 607.272.4839 or flce@twcny.rr.com

Visit our website at www.FingerLakesChamberEnsemble.org

As a composer and music critic, Robert Schumann played a major role in the nineteenth century’s emerging Romantic Movement. This season his 200th birthday will be celebrated throughout the world. In the spirit of that celebration, we’re devoting our entire Salon Series to performances and discussions of his solo piano, vocal, and chamber music.
Dismayed by the superficiality and musical “Philistinism” of his day, Schumann strove through his critical writing and his musical compositions to promote an aesthetic vision of a deeper, more “poetic” form of musical expression. His work as a music critic lead to the founding of “Die Neue Zeitshrift fur Musik” (The New Journal for Music). In his role as editor and chief contributor, Schumann was responsible for supporting and encouraging the work of many of his fellow composers, including Chopin, Mendelssohn, Berlioz, and the young Brahms. His extensive literary background provided a wellspring of inspiration for his early piano compositions and his experimentation with form took him in directions which were a distinct departure from the past. Schumann’s literary sensibilities lead him to select the best from the great flowering of German poets of his time and to make his own very distinctive contribution to the German Lied. Despite setbacks of illness and circumstances, Schumann experimented continuously and composed indefatigably, producing works in every genre; creating an extensive body of compositions, many of which are considered cornerstones of the Romantic repertoire.

Michael Salmirs, artistic director
102 First Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850
607.272.4839
www.FingerLakesChamberEnsemble.org
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Mike_L · Joined: 06 Apr 2006 Posts: 4995 Location: Canaan Jam Host

Finger Lakes Chamber Ensemble
Spring Chamber Concert
Sunday, March 28, 4:00 PM
Ithaca Unitarian Church
corner Aurora & Buffalo

www.FingerLakesChamberEnsemble.org
607.272.4839

The Finger Lakes Chamber Ensemble presents their Spring Chamber Concert at the Ithaca Unitarian Church, Sunday, March 28 at 4:00 PM. Following a successful, sold-out series of Salon concerts devoted to Schumann, the ensemble joins forces with guest artists, Janet Sung, violin and Richard MacDowell, clarinet. Janet Sung and pianist Michael Salmirs, open the program with Grieg's passionate Violin Sonata in C minor. Richard MacDowell joins them for Bartok's Contrast, composed for jazz clarinetist Benny Goodman. Violist, Roberta Crawford and cellist, Stefan Reuss join Sung and Salmirs for Brahms's Piano Quartet in G minor—a work of symphonic proportions that ends in a rousing gypsy-inspired rondo.

Tickets are $15; seniors, $12: students, $7. For more information call 607.272.4839, or check out their website at FingerLakesChamberEnsemble.org where you’ll find out about the rest of their season,

Violinist Janet Sung enjoys an acclaimed international career as a virtuoso soloist, praised for her lustrous tone, dynamic interpretations and bravura performances. She has been soloist with such orchestras as the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Aspen Chamber Symphony. Her solo performances have frequently been aired on radio and television, nationally and internationally, including multiple broadcasts of her performance of Korngold’s Violin Concerto on NPR’s “Performance Today.” Sung studied with legendary violinist, Josef Gingold, a period that overlapped with her attendance at Harvard University, from which she graduated with honors with a double degree in anthropology and music. Subsequently, Ms. Sung was invited to study on full scholarship with the esteemed teacher, Dorothy DeLay, at The Juilliard School.

Clarinetist Richard MacDowell has taught and performed extensively throughout the United States and abroad. Before coming to the University of Texas at Austin, where he is Associate Professor of Clarinet, he taught at the Interlochen Arts Academy at Interlochen, Michigan for a number of years. He was principal clarinet in a two-week orchestra festival in the Dominican Republic, the Northwood Orchestra in Harbor Springs, Michigan, the Killington Music Festival in Vermont, the Kapalua Festival in Maui, Hawaii, and a frequent clinician and performer in the International Clarinet Association annual festival, and the Oklahoma Clarinet Symposium. Richard has been the principal clarinet of the Dallas Chamber Orchestra, the Lakewood Ensemble of Dallas, Mozart-fest of Austin, the Chamber Soloists of Austin, Salon Concerts, and the Victoria Bach Festival. Richard is a Buffet Crampon USA Performing Artist.
Michael Salmirs, artistic director
102 First Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850
607.272.4839
www.FingerLakesChamberEnsemble.org

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Mike_L · Joined: 06 Apr 2006 Posts: 4995 Location: Canaan Jam Host

Finger Lakes Chamber Chamber Ensemble
Mother's Day Concert
Sunday, May 9, 4:00 pm
Ithaca Unitarian Church
Admission: $15 adults; $12 seniors:$7 students
Info: (607) 272-4839, www.FingerLakesChamberEnsemble.org

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The Finger Lakes Chamber Ensemble presents their annual Mother's Day Concert, Sunday, May 9, 4:00 pm at the Ithaca Unitarian Church. We celebrate the 200th birthday of Chopin and Schumann, performing Chopin's Cello Sonata and Schumann's Piano Quartet. Ensemble members, Roberta Crawford, viola, Stefan Reuss, cello, and Michael Salmirs, piano, are joined by guest artists, Janet Sung, violin.

In honor of the occasion, the Ensemble is pleased to offer special door prizes for the mothers which include: Dessert for two at Danos on Seneca, a book from Larson Publications, wine from Leidenfrost Vineyards and Damiani Wine Cellars, and more. The afternoon will finish with a reception featuring Blue Wave Pastry and Gimme Coffee.

Violinist Janet Sung enjoys an acclaimed international career as a virtuoso soloist, praised for her lustrous tone, dynamic interpretations and bravura performances. She has been soloist with such orchestras as the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Aspen Chamber Symphony. Her solo performances have frequently been aired on radio and television, nationally and internationally, including multiple broadcasts of her performance of Korngold’s Violin Concerto on NPR’s “Performance Today.” Sung studied with legendary violinist, Josef Gingold, a period that overlapped with her attendance at Harvard University, from which she graduated with honors with a double degree in anthropology and music. Subsequently, Ms. Sung was invited to study on full scholarship with the esteemed teacher, Dorothy DeLay, at The Juilliard School.

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Mike_L · Joined: 06 Apr 2006 Posts: 4995 Location: Canaan Jam Host

Finger Lakes Chamber Chamber Ensemble
Summer Chamber Concert
Sunday, June 6, 4:00 pm
Lodi Historical Society Building
Lodi, NY
Admission: $15 adults; $12 seniors:$7 students
Info: (607) 272-4839, www.FingerLakesChamberEnsemble.org

The Finger Lakes Chamber Ensemble presents their Summer Chamber Concert, Sunday, June 6, 4:00 pm at the Lodi Historical Society Building, Lodi, NY. Featured on the program are Mozart's Violin Sonata in G, KV 301 and the String Quartet in F, KV 590, and Schubert's Trout Quintet Ensemble members, Roberta Crawford, viola, Stefan Reuss, cello, and Michael Salmirs, piano, are joined by guest artists, Shannon Nance and Sarah Crocker, violins, and Michael Griffin, bass. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

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Mike_L · Joined: 06 Apr 2006 Posts: 4995 Location: Canaan Jam Host

The Finger Lakes Chamber Ensemble invites you to join us and celebrate 20 years of playing chamber music.

Sunday, September 26, 4:00 PM at the Lodi Historical Society Building, Lodi, NY
Fall Chamber Concert
Martinů Madrigals for Violin and Viola, No. 1
Janáček Sonata for Violin and Piano
Husa Eight Czech Duets for Piano 4-Hands
Dvorák Piano Quartet in E-flat, Op. 87

Ensemble members Michael Salmirs, piano, and Roberta Crawford, viola, with guest artists, Nicholas DiEugenio, violin, Hannah Collins, cello, and Diane Birr, piano

Check out our 20th Anniversary Season:

http://www.fingerlakeschamberensemble.org/2010-11_Season.html

Subscribe to our season of 5 chamber concerts and SAVE!

Subscribe to our popular Salon Series before we sell out!
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Mike_L · Joined: 06 Apr 2006 Posts: 4995 Location: Canaan Jam Host

Sunday, November 21, 4:00 PM
Salon: Liszt Dante Sonata

Reservations required: $25
Call 607-272-4839 or
flce@twcny.rr.com

Liszt Dante Sonata
Liszt
Romance Oubliée

Michael Salmirs, piano and
Roberta Crawford, viola

102 First Street, Ithaca, NY
Each Salon is followed by a food and wine reception. Because of limited seating, please call early to see if space is available. Your non-refundable check, payable to the Finger Lakes Chamber Ensemble, will secure your seat.

Michael Salmirs, artistic director
102 First Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850
607.272.4839
www.FingerLakesChamberEnsemble.org
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Mike_L · Joined: 06 Apr 2006 Posts: 4995 Location: Canaan Jam Host

Dear Audience Members,

Due to scheduling conflicts, our next Salon, A Bach Celebration, has been rescheduled from December 12 to Sunday, January 9, 4:00 pm.
We are are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have subscribed or made a reservation and cannot make the new date,
we would be happy to refund your payment—please let us know.

We hope to see you January 9,

Michael Salmirs and Roberta Crawford

Michael Salmirs, artistic director
102 First Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850
607.272.4839
www.FingerLakesChamberEnsemble.org
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Mike_L · Joined: 06 Apr 2006 Posts: 4995 Location: Canaan Jam Host

Salon: A Bach Celebration—Reserve your seats now!

Sunday, January 9, 4:00 PM
Salon: A Bach Celebration

Reception provided by Danos on Seneca
Wine provided by Standing Stone Vineyards

Bach Suite No. 4 in E-Flat for Viola
Bach
Partita No. 1 in B-Flat for Piano

Michael Salmirs, piano and
Roberta Crawford, viola

Reservations required: $25
Call 607-272-4839 or
flce@twcny.rr.com

102 First Street, Ithaca, NY
Each Salon is followed by a food and wine reception. Because of limited seating, please call early to see if space is available. Your non-refundable check, payable to the Finger Lakes Chamber Ensemble, will secure your seat.

Michael Salmirs, artistic director
102 First Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850
607.272.4839
www.FingerLakesChamberEnsemble.org
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Mike_L · Joined: 06 Apr 2006 Posts: 4995 Location: Canaan Jam Host

Finger Lakes Chamber Ensemble
Sunday, May 15, 2011, 4:00 pm

Korngold Much Ado About Nothing
Mahler Rückert Lieder
Brahms Piano Quartet No. 2 in A

Roberta Crawford, viola
Stefan Reuss, cello
Michael Salmirs, piano

with guest artists
Janet Sung, violin
Brad Hougham, baritone

Adults, $15; Seniors, $12; College and High School Students, Fee
Elementary & Middle School Students, Free with paying adult.

Unitarian Church, Ithaca, NY
corner of Buffalo and Aurora Streets

www,FingerLakesChamberEnsemble.org
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Mike_L · Joined: 06 Apr 2006 Posts: 4995 Location: Canaan Jam Host

Finger Lakes Chamber Ensemble
Sunday, June 12, 2011, 4:00 pm

Haydn String Quartet in C, Op. 74, No. 1
Arensky Trio in D minor Rückert Lieder
Shostakovich Piano Quintet

Shannon Nance, violin
Roberta Crawford, viola
Stefan Reuss, cello
Michael Salmirs, piano

with guest artist
Nicholas DiEugenio, violin

Adults, $15; Seniors, $12; College and High School Students, Free
Elementary & Middle School Students, Free with paying adult.

Lodi Historical Society
Lodi, NY

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Finger-Lakes-Chamber-Ensemble/96326636286

www.FingerLakesChamberEnsemble.org
Michael Salmirs, artistic director
102 First Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850
607.272.4839
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Mike_L · Joined: 06 Apr 2006 Posts: 4995 Location: Canaan Jam Host

Finger Lakes Chamber Ensemble Salon Series: Brahms Sonata I

Violin Sonata No. 1 in G, Op. 78
Nicholas DiEugenio, violin
Michael Salmirs, piano

Sunday, December 4, 4:00 pm
102 First Street, Ithaca, New York

Each Salon is followed by a food and wine reception. Because of limited seating, please call or email to see if space is available.
Your non-refundable check, payable to the Finger Lakes Chamber Ensemble, will secure your seat.

Admission: $30, reservations required.

607.272.4839
www.FingerLakesChamberEnsemble.org

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Mike_L · Joined: 06 Apr 2006 Posts: 4995 Location: Canaan Jam Host

Finger Lakes Chamber Ensemble
Spring Concert
March 25, 4:00
Ithaca Unitarian Church

Debussy Sonata for Flute, Viola, and Harp
Ravel Violin Sonata
Messiaen Quartet for the End of Time

Shannon Nance Violin Roberta Crawford Viola Stefan Reuss Cello Michael Salmirs Piano
with guest artists, Nicholas DiEugenio Violin Elizabeth Shuhan Flute Lacey Lee Harp

Information
607.272.4839
flce@twcny.rr.com
www.FingerLakesChamberEnsemble.org

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Mike_L · Joined: 06 Apr 2006 Posts: 4995 Location: Canaan Jam Host

Finger Lakes Chamber Ensemble: Mother's Day Concert
Sunday, May 13, 4:00 pm
Mother's Day Chamber Concert

Schubert Duo in A for Violin and Piano
Kodály Serenade for Two Violins and Viola
Brahms Piano Quintet

Roberta Crawford, viola
Stefan Reuss, cello
Michael Salmirs, piano

with guest artists
Janet Sung and Nicholas DiEugenio, violins

Adults, $18 Seniors, $15; College and High School Students, Free;
Elementary & Middle School Students, Free with paying adult.

Unitarian Church, Ithaca, NY
corner of Buffalo and Aurora Streets
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Finger Lakes Chamber Ensemble Season Finale!

Sunday, June 10, 4:00 pm
Summer Chamber Concert
Lodi Historical Society

Brahms Trio for Horn, Violin, and Piano
Dvorak Piano Quintet

Shannon Nance, violin
Roberta Crawford, viola
Stefan Reuss, cello
Michael Salmirs, piano

with guest artists
Alexander Shuhan, horn
Lara Sipols, violin

Adults, $18 Seniors, $15; College and High School Students, Free;
Elementary & Middle School Students, Free with paying adult.

Information: 607.272.4839
flce@twcny.rr.com
www.FingerLakesChamberEnsemble.org

Michael Salmirs & Roberta Crawford, artistic directors
102 First Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850
607.272.4839
www.FingerLakesChamberEnsemble.org

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Mike_L · Joined: 06 Apr 2006 Posts: 4995 Location: Canaan Jam Host

The Finger Lakes Chamber Ensemble opens their 22nd season

Sunday, September 23, 4:00 pm at the Lodi Historical Society with a world premiere work written by award-winning composer, Andrew Waggoner. An Oracle Unheard, Ten Dramatic Movements after Herodotus, for Narrator, Clarinet, Violin, Viola, Cello & Piano, was commissioned for the Finger Lakes Chamber Ensemble by long-time supporters, William and Shirley McAneny. Ensemble members, Shannon Nance, violin, Roberta Crawford, viola, Stefan Reuss, cello, and Michael Salmirs, piano, will be joined by Richard MacDowell, clarinet, and Elizabeth Ingram, narrator. Guest artist, Elizabeth Shuhan, flute opens the program with Mozart's Quartet in D for Flute and Strings. Dvorak's stunning Piano Trio in E minor (“Dumky”) concludes the concert.

Read the story behind the commission.
— Franklin Crawford, editor, tinytowntimes.com

http://www.fingerlakeschamberensemble.org/World_Premiere.html

Tickets can be purchased at the door. Free for all students. For more information about concerts, tickets, and guest artists, visit their website at FingerLakesChamberEnsemble.org, or call (607) 272-4839.

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