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Philomel holds 1st program of season

Photo submitted for publication Members and guests of the Philomel of Warren who attended the January meeting and program were entertained with an instrumental concert of piano and cello music. Performer, from left, are Dr. Tom Gaskin, Thomas Gaskin, Ann Ferguson, Nancy Foster and Christine Kuntz.

The first program of the 2017 season for the Philomel of Warren was held at the Woman’s Club on Wednesday, January 11. The audience first heard a two-piano number of a Christmas medley, “O Holy Night” and “Adeste Fideles” arranged by A. Garland and performed by Ann Ferguson and Nancy Foster. The duo then played another two-piano number, Barcarole, from Drei Vorspielstucke Opus 17, No. 1 by Alois Rosenaur.

Following the two-piano numbers, Christine Kuntz favored her audience with two piano solos: “Waltz” Opus 69, No. 2 by Chopin and “Dawn” by Drio Marianelli. The final performance was by Dr. Tom Gaskin and Thomas Gaskin who played a favorite duet of music lovers: “The Swan” from Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saens, with Dr. Tom Gaskin cellist accompanied by Thomas Gaskin on the piano. Thomas then played a solo, Bach’s “Toccata” in G major for piano and Chopin’s “Military Polonaise” in A major. Christine Kuntz and Peggy Morgan hosted members and guests at a tea following the program.

The February program will be held at the Woman’s Club on Wednesday, February 8, at 1:30 in the afternoon. The program is entitled “The More the Merrier” and will feature performers: Rebecca Darbee, Joseph Dolan, Vera Finger, Kathy Neal, Cathy Peterson and Mary Beth Whiting. Hostesses will be Karen Davis and Barb Graziano. New members, both performing and non-performing, are always welcome.

For details regarding membership, please contact Robert Merenick at 726-0143.

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