Dear Friends,
Welcome to the third exciting season of Parlance Chamber Concerts. Our 2009-2010 series will feature a wide range of extraordinary artists and world-renowned ensembles. Our concerts take place in the acoustically superb sanctuary of West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
I am proud to present the famed Emerson String Quartet, called "America's greatest quartet" by Time Magazine; the beautiful young Met soprano Danielle de Niese; the phenomenal jazz pianist Bill Charlap and his trio; and a host of leading players from the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, including Met concertmaster David Chan and principal cellist Rafael Figueroa.
I'm also pleased to welcome back the charismatic piano duo Anderson & Roe, who will perform in a special Family Concert on Sunday, January 31. This event, designed for listeners aged 6 to 96, will feature a performance of Saint-Saëns' beloved Carnival of the Animals, and Anderson & Roe's spectacular two-piano Fantasy on Themes from Stars Wars.
These inspiring concerts and educational events would not be possible without the loyal and generous support of music lovers like you. You can help us build a vital cultural life and a wider audience for great music in our community. Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution when you place your ticket order.*
I look forward to seeing you soon at Parlance Chamber Concerts!
Sincerely,
Michael Parloff, Artistic Director
Parlance Chamber Concerts, Inc.
Michael Parloff was Principal Flutist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra from 1977 until his retirement in 2008. He has been heard regularly as recitalist and concerto soloist throughout North American, Europe, and Japan.
* Parlance Chamber Concerts, Inc., is now a fully accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.
