September 2018 - Harpsongs

Porch Fest 2018

Posted by Bill Morehouse on Sep 11, 2018 in Events | 0 comments

Susan plays on her porch! On Saturday afternoon, September 23rd the 19th Ward Community Organization will be sponsoring its annual Porch Fest again, showcasing the musical talent of the neighborhood. Take a walk around the block and hear some of our local musicians playing live performances on their porches. Susan will be one of the musicians again this year, performing on the front porch at home, 374 Wellington Avenue. Keep an eye out at the 19WCA website for updates on who else will be performing and on which streets! Here’s a view from her last...

Yolanda Kondonassis Concert

Posted by Bill Morehouse on Sep 11, 2018 in Events | 0 comments

Special RPO Event Jennifer Higdon was commissioned to write a harp concerto for world-renowned harpist Yolanda Kondonassis which was premiered by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra in May of 2018. Maestro Ward Stare is opening the RPO’s ’18-’19 season this fall with Higdon’s Harp Concerto, and it will be recorded at that time by Kondonassis and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra for the Azica label. This is an event that anyone in the area who loves the harp will not want to miss! Thursday, September 20 and Saturday, September 22 at 7:30 pm Kodak Hall at Eastman...