Summer 2019 Schedule
Church on the Hill, Lawrence Hill Road, Weston VT
www.SundaysOnTheHill.org or
SundaysOnTheHill@gmail.com
This 23rd year of Sundays on the Hill Concert Series is being thankfully dedicated to the life- long support and memory of one of our founders, HELEN BURDICK, who died this spring at the age of 99. Helen was strongly dedicated to bringing high quality musical entertainment to Weston and committed to keeping the costs affordable so that all who wanted to, could enjoy these concerts. We hope to continue her legacy and that this will be another great summer of musical programs. Thank you Helen Burdick!
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July 14, 2019 4 PM
JULY 21,2019 4:00 PM
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COUNTERPOINT ENSEMBLE
www.counterpointchorus.org This marvelous choral group was founded by legendary choral director and arranger Robert De Cormier, and is based in Montpelier Vermont. The group is now led by Nathaniel Lew. A pereniall favorite at SOTH, this year they will be presenting a program of folk music and composed choral works from around the globe. They will all reflect the theme of climate change.
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July 28, 2019 4:00 PM
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This quintet will take you on a musical odyssey. Formed in 2000, the Brass Connection is an exciting group whose members collectively have over 100 years of experience performing more than 300 concerts all over the world from Austria to Mexico and from Florida to Maine. They have appeared on NPR's "All things considered" .The musicians include Daryl Robbins and Jon Clark (trumpets), Hillary Ledebuhr (French horn), Chris Baird (trombone), Chip Halt (tuba) and Alex Garde (percussion)
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August 11, 2019 4:00 PM
August 18, 2019 4:00PM
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FOG Cuartet
Nick.DiNizo@MusicalAssociates.com Flute, Oboe, guitar, and Cello! The instruments themselves form the basis of this New York quartet's name. Four extraordinary musicians have come together to play a repertoire which seeks to bring the guitar into the mainstream of chamber music by including works of Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Ravel,etc. The musicians in this group include Carter Huntley (guitar) who has traveled extensively in the US and Europe, Patrick Dillery (flute) described as an artist of compassion, Meredyth Coleman (oboe) who at the age of 15 was appointed principle oboe for the Northland Symphony orchestra, and Benjamin Larsen (cellist) who brings great energy and adventurous programming to the stage. Daniel Gaviria and duo8 Cuerdas
danielfgaviria@gmail.com Daniel Gaviria is a classically trained guitarist whose career started in Bogota Columbia. The 8 Cuerdas Duo is comprised of Daniel Gaviria and American soprano Sarah Cullins. They will be performing from Latin America, Spain and Italy. The selections will include classical, flamenco, jazz and tango. |
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August 25, 2019 4:00 PM |
International String Trio
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www.internationalstringtrio.com Featuring Russian-born guitarist Slava Tolstoy, virtuoso violinist and singer from Chicago, Rob Flax, and Boston based bassist Max Ridley the IST's players embody its cosmopolitan aesthetic. The trio's riveting performances encompass a breathtaking range of styles, including Gypsy swing, old-time Appalachian laments, traditional Irish reels, celebratory klezmer, passionate tango, graceful French musette, and burning bluegrass. While steeped in jazz, they play intricately arranged music that leaves room for improvisation without focusing on it. They have appeared on the popular NPR show "Says You", performances at the Gypsy Jazz in Paradise Festival, Crested Butte CO, Yoshi's San Francisco, Regattabar and Scullers Jazz Clubs in Boston MA. |
