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Mozart gives Jeffersonville a lift
JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — The Weekend of Chamber Music kicked off its summer festival, “In the Company of Mozart,” by treating Jeffersonville to a visit from the renowned composer himself (in the person of Joseph Schommer), and a free al fresco concert on the lawn next to the Presbyterian Church on Main Street.
Over 100 people attended, including Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther, who read a proclamation from the New York State legislature commending the Weekend of Chamber Music, and Sullivan County Legislator Chris Cunningham.
The mood of celebration and pride was heightened by the fact that, ten days previously, the street strolled by visitors and musicians had been inundated with four feet of flood water.
The Mozart festival, which commemorates the composer’s 250th birthday, will continue at a variety of venues, including Jeffersonville’s Eddie Adams farm, over the next two weeks.
For more information call 845/932-8527.
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| The Weekend of Chamber Music ensemble plays a free concert under an awning on the lawn next to the Presbyterian Church in Jeffersonville where, ten days before, four feet of flood water swirled. Here, standing to take a bow, are Leonard Hindell, bassoon, at left; Adrienne Foutz, oboe; Adam Schommer, French horn; Shotaro Mori, bassoon; Ann Ellsworth, French horn; Matt Sullivan, oboe; Allen Blustine, clarinet; and Anna Maria Baeza, clarinet.
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| Joseph Schommer as Mozart, left, poses with Judith Pearce, founder of the Weekend of Chamber Music, at Saturday’s kick-off event for the “In the Company of Mozart” festival in Jeffersonville.
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