Beethoven at First Church Concert May 6
On Sunday, May 6 at 3 PM, the First Church in Jaffrey concert
series welcomes spring with a unique concert titled "The Moods of
Beethoven – Playful, Romantic, Sublime" featuring several musicians
who are well-known to Monadnock audiences.
In his music, Beethoven describes everything from scratching a flea
to the mysteries of transcendence. This concert will run the gamut
of Beethoven's expressions - from program music to bagatelles
and classical rondos, from works written as a young man to music
written shortly before he died. In addition, pianist Eve Kodiak will
demonstrate, and improvise pieces like "Lustig:Traurig" ("Happy-
Sad"), based on descriptive words provided by the audience, and
a "Make Your Own Rondo" based on familiar tunes.
Eve Kodiak will be joined by baritone Gene Faxon and the ConVal
String Quartet – cellist Jacob McKay, violinists Ian McKay and
Gwyneth Welch, and violist Aurora Crane-Pearson.
No reservations are necessary, and the suggested donation per adult
is $10. First Church is located on the Jaffrey Center Common next to
the historic Meetinghouse on Route 124 at Laban Ainsworth Way. For
information call 603-532-7979 or go to firstchurchinjaffrey.org.
