FOLA Prepares for Nov. 2 String Concert By VSO Trio
On Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2 PM, FOLA will feature a concert by three members of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra (VSO). FOLA chairman, Jim Alic, noted. “We are delighted to offer this event to the area residents and hope it will initiate additional programs in the future.”
Pictured above are the members of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra who will perform in Ludlow, Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2 PM in the Heald Auditorium at Ludlow Town Hall. From left to right, they are Jane Kittredge; John Dunlop, cello; and Laura Markowitz, violin.
The concert will consist of an afternoon of contemporary music from Canada, U.S. and Scandinavia, compositions by Haydn and Corelli, and more.
As an interesting aside, the members of the trio will be available following the concert to discuss free classes provided by symphony members to music students.
The concert is free to everyone; donations are appreciated to help cover the cost of the program. For information or questions, call 802-228-
FOLA Plans Special Song and Story Fest for Christmas Holidays
While Christmas may still be months away, FOLA (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium) have begun planning a very special Christmas program for everyone. The program, entitled “A Christmas Wassail”, will take place on Saturday, December 13 at 7 PM< in Heald Auditorium of Ludlow’s Town Hall. The Gy
members of the Gypsy Reel who will participate in FOLA’s Christmas include Camille Parker on mandolin, Claudine Langille on banjo, Graham Parker on fiddle.
psy Reel and author Jon Clinch will be featured in this evening of holiday songs and stories.
The Gypsy Reel will feature Camille Parker on mandolin, Claudine Langille on banjo, Graham Parker on fiddle. According to Parker, the audience will be treated to “modern Christmas favorites, beloved carols, traditional Celtic instrumentals, and a few unexpected surprises.
Special guest, Jon Clinch, will share a favorite passage or two from Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol and his own Marley, just to make sure you leave full of good cheer.
FOLA Chairman, Jim Alic, added that “everyone should mark this on their calendar to get into the holiday spirit, especially the younger folks.”
FOLA Plans More Events This Fall and Winter
FOLA Chairman, Jim Alic, and Program Director, Scott Stearns, have announced a series of planned events fpr the coming Fall and Winter that will offer a wide variety of entertainment to area audiences.
On Sunday, November 2, at 2 PM, they indicated that a string trio from the Vermont Symphony will appear in Heald Auditorium in Ludlow’s Town Hall.
This Sunday matinee will feature classical music played by a trio of classical musicians that promises to feature chamber pieces as well as generally well-known classical works.
This will be the first Sunday matinee offered by FOLA since 2009.
Stearns indicated that additional events are now in the scheduling phase that are pending dates during this period.
They will include a musical evening planned by FOLA that will include “danceable” music and a Christmas program. Dates on these offerings are pending but will be announced soon.
FOLA is also planning a special program for the younger set. Information on this program will be released sometime this Fall.