Friends of Music at Redeemer presents:
Beautiful music in a beautiful space.
Come and experience our flagship Saturday series with Ensemble-in-Residence, Kassia, and their student warm-up acts. Bring everyone along for our Halloween organ spook-tac-u-lar, our classic big screen events, and relax at our Friday Night bar and open mic.
Upcoming Events: "Oud, Sounds of the Magi"....One-handed piano with SAM POST, 1/12 ($10)
Upcoming Events: "Oud, Sounds of the Magi"....One-handed piano with SAM POST, 1/12 ($10)
Sun 1.7 Oud: Sounds of the Magi
12 pm Persian-themed light lunch and performance from duo Harmonic Motion
In the tradition of the Magi, the kings who brought gifts to the Christ child were Balthasar of Arabia, Melchior of Persia, and Caspar of India. Following the stars, and probably the Silk Road, one instrument they would have heard throughout their journey was the Oud.
Harmonic Motion:
Joe Zeytoonian—oudist, singer, percussionist, and composer, has received various grants and honorable mentions in the United States from the Florida Department of State, including the Florida Folk Heritage Award as Armenian master oud player, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the HistoryMiami Museum. He has published eight albums, and his television appearances include Saturday Night Live and CNN Turk. He has also recorded with Gloria Estefan, Shakira, Jon Secada, Ana Gabriel, Azucar Morena, Fred Elias and Abbey Rader.
Myriam Eli—performs traditional Middle Eastern, Armenian, North African, cross-cultural, and improvisational dance, and plays a variety of Middle Eastern hand drums and percussion instruments. She served as Middle Eastern dance teacher, choreographer, consultant, drummer, recording artist, and touring musician with pop rock singer Shakira. She has appeared on United States television playing percussion and as choreographer in the following: MTV, Saturday Night Live, Latin Grammy, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Today Show, and The Rosie O’Donnell Show.
Fri 1.12 One-Handed FNAR
6:45 pm Bar Opens
7 pm Open Mic
7:45 pm Sam Post
Our monthly informal “cellar” evening led by Sam Post. Open mic first half, followed by Sam performing “Piano One Hand”. Bar opens at 6:45—event ends at 9.
Sat 1.20 Kassia Music Concert #2
6:45 pm “Kassia Kids”
7 pm Concert
Reception follows
Our first flagship Saturday night performance for 2024: Kassia Music, our composer-led ensemble-in-residence bring two premieres, including a joint composition. Arrive early for the “Kassia Kids” talent spot at the top of the show. Features Dohnanyi, Weigl, Post (world premiere), Post / Vallandingham (world premiere), Bartok. Wine & Cheese.
Fri 2.9 “A Celtic Chocolate Valentine”
6:45 pm Bar Opens
7 pm Concert begins. No open mic.
Returning to Redeemer with their trademark sound of the Highlands, Islands, and Ireland, Celtic flute and harp duo, Dorothy Mora and Pat Henry follow January’s Burns’ Night and anticipate the Feast of St. Valentine with an evening of music, poetry, and chocolate.
Sun 3.3 Bach’s “Coffee Cantata”
3 pm
“If I couldn't, three times a day, be allowed to drink my little cup of coffee…”
Scored for three soloists, Bach’s secular cantata, Schweigt stille, plaudert nicht, BWV 211, is a comic opera in miniature. Event led by our soprano section leader, Molly Grace Young, with Organ Scholar Ulysses Squittieri.
HOLY WEEK
Sun 3.24 Palm Sunday Liturgy, 10:30 a.m.
With Redeemer Choir
Thu 3.28 Maundy Thursday Liturgy, 7:30 p.m.
With Redeemer Choir
Fri 3.29 Good Friday Liturgy, 7:30 p.m.
With Redeemer Choir
Sun 3.31 Easter Day, 10:30 a.m.
With Redeemer Choir and Kassia Music and Kassia Youth
Fri 4.12 Jazz-FNAR with the Eric Byrd Trio
6:45 pm Bar Opens
7 pm Open Jam
The stars of our annual Charlie Brown event, the Eric Byrd Trio return for a fun collaborative jazz night. Open mic for all jazz musicians. Learners particularly encouraged. Bar opens 6:45 pm.
Sat 4.20 Kassia Music #3
6:45 pm “Kassia Kids”
7 pm Concert
Reception follows
Kassia Music, our composer-led ensemble-in-residence deliver another top notch program. Arrive early for the “Kassia Kids” talent spot. Features Post, Vallandingham, and Schumann. Wine & Cheese included.
D-DAY 80th ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND: June 2024
Sat 6.8 Kassia Music #4
6:45 pm “Kassia Kids”
7 pm Concert
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Sun 6.9 Choral Concert
5 pm Concert
Reception follows
80th Anniversary Commemorative Service on the D Day landings. In honor of the children of Redeemer killed in action.
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