August 1st, 2010
Terrific Teen Talent
Hosted by
Christ Episcopal Church
111 So. Church Street
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The 2009 - 2010 season concludes with what has become
an annual concert, “Terrific Teen Talent", showcasing
some of the area's finest up and coming musicians.
Tickets: Adult $20, Students $10, Family $30
Sponsored by Shirley & Cal Warfield
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The Sundays at Four 2010 - 2011 Season
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September 26, 2010
HWAET!
Performance of Poetry and
Prose based on the book
Lady’s Maid
by
Patricia Flower Vermillion
Performed by
Ancient Planters + 1
Hosted by
Christ Episcopal Church
111 So. Church Street
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Lady’s Maid takes the listener into the earliest American
settlement through the experiences of Ann Laydon – her
labor, laughter, love, and courage.
“By threading events with the strong cord of our common
humanity, through rich and cadent language, Vermillion
seduces us with our own history and reminds us of what
we dare not lose.” —
Sofia M. Starnes, Editor, Anglican Theological Review
Related photography exhibit by the late Lewin Edward
Vermillion.
The reception will feature food from 17th century Virginia
planters’ tables.
Program sponsored by Atwill and Doris Gwaltney.
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November 7, 2010
A Recital of
French, Russian
and American Songs
Amy Cofield Williamson,
soprano
Andrey Kasparov, pianist
Hosted by
Christ Episcopal Church
111 So. Church Street
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An outstanding offering to the Smithfield Community -
two world class musicians.
Amy Cofield Williamson, soprano, has performed to
critical acclaim across the United States, as well as
Europe and Asia. She is highly regarded for her “technical
facility,” her “beauty of interpretation” and her “lovely,
rich tone.” A regional finalist in the MET Auditions at
Orchestra Hall in Chicago, she has performed opera
throughout the U.S.and has covered Renee Fleming at
Houston Grand Opera in the role of Violetta.
Andrey Kasparov, pianist, composer, conductor, and
Professor of Music at Old Dominion University has
performed throughout Europe, the former Soviet Union
and the Americas. His compositions have been played in
Russia, Ukraine, throughout Europe and the United States.
Program sponsored in memory of Catherine Yeoman
Edwards.
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May 1, 2011
Smithfield Trio
Music by Brahms & Dvorak
Linda Hurwitz, violin
Susan Hines, cello
Amanda Halstead, piano
Hosted by
Trinity United Methodist Church
201 Cedar Street
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Sundays at Four introduces a new trio...
Smithfield Trio
Linda Hurwitz, violinist, performer, and teacher in
Hampton Roads for over twenty years, plays with the
Virginia Symphony, the Virginia Opera, and the Grand
Teton Music Festival in Wyoming. She received her
Masters degree from New England Conservatory, teaches
violin privately and in the Suffolk Public Schools.
Susan Hines, cellist with the Virginia Symphony, teaches
strings for the Williamsburg/James City County schools.
She directs the Tidewater Suzuki Cello Ensemble and
maintains a large private teaching studio in Newport
News. She is a graduate of North Texas State University.
Dr. Amanda Halstead, resident pianist with the Virginia
Arts Festival, teaches piano at Christopher Newport and
Old Dominion Universities. She is an active soloist and
chamber music performer. She earned her BA from Rice
University and her Master’s and Doctorate from
Cincinnati Conservatory.
Program sponsored by Florine and Bill Moore.
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Special programs for the 2010 - 2011 Season
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Saturday, November 6, 2010
2:00 PM
A Master Class
for Singers
Mary Matthews, soprano
Hosted by
Christ Episcopal Church
111 So. Church Street
Program details,
including audition deadline,
available here.
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Mary Matthews, a well-known Virginia performer,
teacher, coach, and choral conductor will present a
master class for singers selected by prior audition.
This is a rare, wonderful, opportunity for serious singers,
and accompanist, age 14 and over, to receive additional
professional feedback, and for those in the audience to
observe these open critiques of Broadway and Classical
Songs — an outstanding learning experience for students,
teachers, directors, and the public interested in fine vocal
production and interpretation.
Miss Matthews’ teaching career spans more than 34
years. Her students have graduated from prestigious
music schools and have become professional actors,
musicians, and opera singers worldwide.
For audition information, call 757.675.5777.
Program sponsored by Edith Raby.
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February 13, 2011
Second Solo
Youth Recital
Annika Jenkins, violin
Oksana Lutsyshyn, piano
Hosted by
Trinity United Methodist Church
201 Cedar Street
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Annika Jenkins, age 15, is a 9th grade honor student at
Laurel Springs Academy for the Gifted and Talented. She
began playing violin before the age of three and made her
solo orchestra debut at age 11. At 14, she was accepted
to the Juilliard School of Music where she is a violin
major studying with renowned artist-teacher, Shirley
Givens. She is Principal Second Violin of the Pre-College
Symphony Orchestra at Juilliard, and Concert Master of
the Bay Youth Symphony.
Annika has performed in Austria, Hawaii, Italy, and the
US east and west coasts. In August of 2009, she
performed in our “Terrific Teen Talent” program. She
recently was a soloist with the Richmond, the York River,
and Bay Youth Symphonies.
Oksana Lutsyshyn, a member of The Invencia Piano
Duo, is a prolific recording artist, soloist, and chamber
music player.
A free-will offering will be taken for the this performance.
Program sponsored by Carole and James Morris, in
memory of Herbert Judson Newton.
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August 7, 2011
Terrific Teen Talent
Hosted by
Christ Episcopal Church
111 So. Church Street
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The 2010 - 2011 season concludes with what has become
an annual concert, “Terrific Teen Talent", showcasing
some of the area's finest up and coming musicians.
A free-will offering will be taken for the this performance.
Sponsored by Shirley and Cal Warfield.
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