The Peru Gazette

Advanced string students from the renowned Meadowmount School of Music will perform at the Saranac Methodist Church on Route 3 on Saturday, August 5 at 7:00 pm. The young musicians, who are on professional career tracks, come from points throughout the United States and from many countries around the globe. They have undergone a rigorous selection process to win the honor of attending Meadowmount’s seven-week training program, founded in 1944 by Ivan Galamian, the legendary Russian violinist and Juilliard pedagogue, in Lewis, NY.

The August 5 program highlights Tchaikovsky’s String Sextet in D minor, Op.70 “Souvenir de Florence.” Tchaikovsky adored the city of Florence and returned there many times throughout his lifetime. Composed between 1887 and 1892, “Souvenir de Florence” sounds distinctly Russian while being a tribute to an iconic Italian city. It is scored for two violins, two violas, and two cellos. It will feature three Meadowmount Young Artists (including the 2022 Gurrena Fellowship recipient) and three seasoned professional Meadowmount Faculty members (including Janet Sung, Artistic Director of Meadowmount). Mixing it up this way onstage is sure to create a particularly exciting chemistry and live performance!

The program’s first half is TBD – but be assured that it will be varied, excellent, and wonderful! Free and open to the public, the concert is sponsored by Hill and Hollow Music. Donations of any amount will be gratefully accepted and matched by Hill and Hollow Music up to $1000 for the Meadowmount Scholarship Fund. Refreshments will be served during intermission. For further info: telephone 518-293-7613, e-mail ambrown.hillholl@gmail.com or visit hillandhollowmusic.org