Concerts Make Heavenly Music In Island's Backyards

Staten Island Advance - Sunday, May 14, 2006

On April 22 at 8 p.m. at the Concert Hall in the Center of the Performing Arts at the College of Staten Island, I attended a performance of the Philharmonic with my wife, Kathleen. They performed three pieces of music from Ludwig Van Beethoven flawlessly.

The entire program was balanced, melodious, crisp, sharp and done professionally. The musicians and the conductor were truly on the level of performers I have seen at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall for over 10 years. The Piano Concerto #3 was especially delightful, and Sylvia Kahn as the soloist was precise.

All Staten Island should know we have a jewel located in our backyard. Look for future performances of other great composers. Expose yourself, and perhaps your children and grandchildren, to this musical treasure.

MATTHEW SCAMARDELLA, WILLOWBROOK

 
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