38th season of bringing good music

to the good people of the twin tiers of Western New York and Pennsylvania

FRIENDS of GOOD MUSIC in as soc iat ion wit h

2019/2020 CONCERT

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Welcome to the 38th FRIENDS o f GOOD MUSIC concert season

Our goal as an organization is to bring Good Music to the Good People of the twin tiers

of Western New York & Pennsylvania.

Now in our 38th season and our 15th season of partnership with the Regina A. Quick Center for the

Arts, we present live performances of classical and international music, theatre, and dance to

the public at large.

FRIENDS of GOOD MUSIC

in as soc iat ion with2019/2020

CONCERT S E R I E S

716-375-2494 www.friendsofgoodmusic.comEmail: FriendsOfGoodMusic@gmail.com

MISSION STATEMENTFriends of Good Music is dedicated to providing excellence in programming and performance of classical music that will expand knowledge and appreciation of the performing arts for residents of the Twin Tiers Area.

Seating for patrons in wheelchairs is available in the theatre. For more information

please call 716-375-2494

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 at 3:00 PM

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2019 at 7:30 PM

2019/2020 PERFORMANCES

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra with conductor Glen CorteseAs Buffalo’s cultural Ambassador the Grammy Award-winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra opens the Friends of Good Music season for the Quick Center’s 25th Anniversary. Assistant Conductor Glen Cortese will lead the string orchestra of the BPO in popular audience favorites including Tchaikovsky’s famous Serenade in C, opus 48 and works by Grieg, Holst, Respighi and Dag Wirén. The acclaimed sound of the BPO guarantees a distinguished start for the new season.

The Art of the Accordion: Julien Labro The Accordion and Bandoneon Virtuoso Julien Labro presents an insightful evening into the “Art of the Accordion,” from Johann Sebastian Bach to French Chansons to Argentinian Tangos by Astor Piazzola. Labro’s musical journey has taken him all across North America, Europe, the Middle East and South America. He has collaborated with numerous symphony orchestras and chamber ensembles, and he will appear as a soloist with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra later this season.

Duo Recital: Barbara Luisi, violin and Alessandro Taverna, piano The duo of Violinist Barbara Luisi and the highly praised Venetian Pianist Alessandro Taverna is exploring the repertoire of favorite short pieces of music by famous composers. Their program “Les Images…Encore!” was recently presented in a celebrated appearance at the Venice Opera House, Teatro La Fenice. Barbara Luisi plays a Giovanni Grancino Violin from 1700. Alessandro Taverna established his international career by winning major prizes at the London International Piano Competition and the Busoni Piano Competition in Bolzano, among many others. Since then, he has gone to perform in some of the most important concert halls.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2019 at 7:30 pm

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2019/2020 PERFORMANCES

Duo Jalal viola—percussionLike the marriage between Kathryn Lockwood and Yousif Sheronick, their music represents an organic amalgam of cultural traditions and musical styles. Audiences are enthralled as a classically trained violist from Australia ignites her instrument with passion - one minute embodying a medieval rebec, the next

a Shakuhachi ( Japanese flute). Yousif, of Lebanese descent, dazzles as he manipulates sound by simply snapping his fingers at the edge of an Egyptian frame drum.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019 at 7:30 pm

“Christmas A Cappella” Calmus—Vocal Ensemble from Germany A perfect blend of sound, precision, lightness and wit, these five Leipzig musicians have won a whole string of international prizes and competitions, including the ECHO Klassik and Supersonic Award, and the reach of their activities is constantly expanding, taking them throughout Europe as well as to North and South America. In 2010, the quintet made its debut at Carnegie Hall, New York followed by their first appearance in our performance series. To complement their return, the Quick Center will show an exhibition of the immortal song “Silent Night.”

Slavic Soul PartyFiery Balkan brass, throbbing funk grooves, and virtuoso jazz chops make Slavic Soul Party! NYC’s official #1 brass band for BalkanSoul GypsyFunk. Over the past 15 years the band has released 7 full-length albums, and toured in the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Turkey, and Zimbabwe, from pasha’s palaces to dive bars, Carnegie Hall to Serbian schoolyards. Their Tuesday night residency in Park Slope, Brooklyn has become a destination for music fans from around the world.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2020 at 3:00pm

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2020 at 7:30 pm

Photo Credit: Jason Schaltz

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Special Bonus Concert Free for Friends of Good Music Subscribers

“Been in De Storm so Long” Kenneth Overton baritone Kevin Miller piano

A Spiritual Journey from the Cotton Field to the Concert Hall. Internationally acclaimed Baritone

Kenneth Overton sings Spirituals rooted in the African-American traditions including “Deep River,” “Ride on Jesus,” “I Got to Lie Down” and many others. Accompanied by Kevin Miller this evening makes for a moving end to the Friends of Good Music season.

Single ticket prices apply for non-subscribers

Invoke - String QuartetWinner of the 2018 Concert Artists’ Guild International CompetitionInvoke successfully dodges even the most valiant attempts at genre classification. The multi-instrumental quartet’s encompass traditions from across America, including bluegrass, Appalachian fiddle tunes, jazz, and minimalism. Fueled by their passion for storytelling, Invoke weaves all of these styles together to form a unique contemporary repertoire, featuring original works composed by and for the group.

“Beethoven at 250” Piano recital Philip Edward FisherAfter his appearance in 2019 as a soloist with the Western New Chamber Orchestra, this internationally renowned pianist returns for a recital with a program celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven. International tours as a prolific soloist have taken Philip across his native United Kingdom to Italy and Austria.

FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2020 at 7:30pm

FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020 at 7:30 pm

Photo Credit: Nathan Russell

FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2020 at 7:30 pm

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Donor names are listed in each concert program.

Payment: ___ Check made payable to: Friend of Good Music

Name(s) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Amount enclosed $ ______________________________

NEW FOR 2019/2020

The Quick Center Museum is free and open to the public

MUSEUM & GIFT SHOP HOURS:Monday-Friday: 12:00pm – 5:00pmSaturdays and Sundays: 12:00pm – 4:00pmHoliday hours may vary, please call for schedule.

SUPPORTING FRIENDS Please note: Contribution does not include any tickets

NEW FOR 2019/2020Donate to Friends of Good Music with a credit or debit card online via our new secure website: https:www.FriendsOfGoodMusic.com

Select the “DONATE” button at the top of our page and be connected to our secure PayPal donation platform. Simply enter your desired donation amount and pay via a personal credit or debit card or your own personal PayPal account.

Clip and send with your donation to: Friends of Good Music, P.O. Box 222, Olean, NY 14760

FOGM can continue to bring exceptional talent to our area with the help of additional tax-deductible contributions which will be recognized at the following levels:

GOLD BENEFACTOR . . . . . . . . . .$1,000 and upBENEFACTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$600PATRON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$300

SPONSOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$150CONTRIBUTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100FRIEND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25

Be a GOOD FriendConsider making a recurring monthly gift! When entering in the amount select the “Make this a monthly donation box” to ensure that Friends of Good Music may continue to bring Good Music to the Good people of Western New York and Northern Pennsylvania for years to come. With a tax-deductible contribution of $12.00 a month or approximately $3.00 a week, you can become a “Sponsor” level benefactor of Friends of Good Music and be recognized in our program.

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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONOne ticket for each performance is included with each subscription. Senior is defined as age 62 and above.

Basic Subscription (any 6 concerts + 5/1 concert free) __ Adult $102 __ Senior $84 __ Student $27 7 Concert Subscription (any 7 concerts + 5/1 concert free) __ Adult $112 __ Senior $92 __ Student $308 Concert Subscription (any 8 concerts + 5/1 concert free) __ Adult $122 __ Senior $100 __ Student $33

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Information & Ticket Sales: 716.375.2494 BOX OFFICE Open 1 hour before performances and during intermission.

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TICKETS$20 - Full Price

$16 - SBU Staff & Seniors$5 - Students

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Clip and send with your stamped, self-addressed envelope & payments to:Quick Center for the Arts, Mail Drawer BH, 3261 West State Road, St Bonaventure, NY 14778

Membership Highlights:All art galleries as well as the gift shop will be open at the Quick Center on concert nights.

All seats reserved. Members may request specific seats with subscription order.

Save on each concert price with the purchase of a season subscription instead of paying for the individual tickets at the door.

Be a GOOD FriendSeason subscribers who will not be using one or more of their tickets are asked to call the box office so that their seats may be used for others wishing to attend the concert. If requested, a receipt will be issued for the amount of the tickets as a tax-deductible gift.

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