Newton Free Library
Nancy W. Perlow, Library Director
330 Homer Street
Newton, Massachusetts 02459
Telephone: 617-796-1360 / Fax 617- 965-8457
www.newtonfreelibrary.net
For Immediate Release:
January 1, 2009
Contact: Ellen Meyers
Direct phone: 617-796-1410
Email: emeyers@minlib.net
Newton Symphony Chamber Players Present,
Three Great Romantics,
Newton Free Library,
Sunday, February 15, 2:00 pm
The Newton Symphony Chamber Players will give a program called Three Great Romantics at the Newton Free
Library on Sunday, February 15 at 2:00 pm. The concert will highlight pieces composed by Schumann (Sonata in A
Minor, Opus 105 for Violin and Piano), Brahms (Two Songs for Alto, Viola and Piano, Opus 91) and Dvorak (String
Quintet in G Major, Opus 77). Schumann was perhaps the most romantic of the great Romantic composers, Brahms
the most studious, self critical and academic, and Dvorak one of the most prolific. These three works written within
25 years of each other, by colleagues and friends, exemplify the qualities of Romanticism.
Since 1965, the Newton Symphony Orchestra has provided opportunities for the greater Boston area's wealth of
talented volunteer musicians to play in a quality symphony orchestra. They are known for their fine music and
affordable concerts that are accessible for residents of Newton and surrounding communities. Now under its fourth
Music Director, Newton native James M. Orent, the Orchestra is increasing its outreach by bringing chamber music
that complements works programmed in their orchestral concerts to the community.
For this concert the Schumann piece will be performed by Melanie Maz, violin and Itamar Ronen, piano. The Brahms
piece will be performed by Letitia Stevens, mezzo-soprano, Ken Allen, viola and Bonnie Donham, piano. The Dvorak
piece will be performed by Irina Fainkichen violin I, Deborah Linder, violin II, Ginny Gaeta, viola, Karen Belsley
Pratt, cello and Lawrence Pratt, bass.
For more information call the Newton Free Library at 617-796-1360. All programs are free and open to the public,
parking is free. The Newton Free Library is handicap accessible.
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