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24-Jun-2016
by Kevin Friedrich
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| The UMKC Community Accordion Ensemble would like to invite you and your family to attend an afternoon of music that is fun, entertaining and diverse. The ensemble is a derivative of the UMKC Accordion Orchestra, the large group conducted by Joan Cochran Sommers for over 50 years. Upon her retirement she now plays in and makes the arrangements for this group as well. The concert will take place on Sunday, June 26th starting at 2:00 pm and is open to the public. Reserved seating for larger groups and wheelchairs can be easily accommodated for if notified in advance. Enjoy a 1½ hour concert, under the baton of UMKC Professor Emeritus, Joan Cochran Sommers. Selections will include classical transcriptions of “Prelude & Fugue in G, BWV 541” by Bach, “Arrival of the Queen of Sheba” by Handel, “Mephisto Waltz No 1“ by Liszt, “Danse Bacchanale from Samson et Dalila” by Saint-Saens; exciting tangos by Piazzolla and Hermosa; and original accordion compositions by Venglevski and Gordzei. Members of this group have performed world-wide in countries including Italy, Germany, Russia, Scandinavia and New Zealand. Included members include accordionists Cathy Sue Weiss, Ron Barrow, Sherry Carroll, Kevin Friedrich, Samantha Wagner, Joan Cochran Sommers, Betty Jo Simon and Joyce Davis joined by percussionist and timpanist Matt Anderson and Jeff Seba as well as vocalist Christine Nichols. Marvel at the brilliant artistry and musical virtuosity of Special International Guest Artist, Stas Venglevski. A native of Moldova and two-time first prize winner of bayan competition in his homeland, he is a graduate of the Russian Academy of Music in Moscow. In 1992 he immigrated to the U.S., obtained his citizenship and now lives in Brookfield, WI. Stas Venglevski repertoire includes a broad range of classical, contemporary, ethnic and original music. He has toured the world extensively as a soloist and guest artist with many different symphonies. After this concert Stas departs for a summer of concert and teaching engagements in Germany, Switzerland and Italy. For an unusual treat, Joan Sommers will join Stas in playing duets recorded on three of his 20 CDs. Parking is Free. Donations will be accepted at the concert to help with the group’s expenses. |