River Concert Series The Travel Program June 21 2019

 The Travel Program featured music from around the world including South Indian traditional dance by Radha Ganesan.  The dance was very expressive and incredible coordination.  She is a very talented woman.

She was cheerfully introduced by her brother, Dr. Krishna Jayaraman, one of Jim's doctors from Mechanicsville.

 Performing with her were 4 young talented women.

Among the horns on Friday, were the Silberschlag sons, Nathaniel and Zachary, both very talented musicians.

Zach performed a complicated solo at the concert, and received the traditional handshake from his father, Jeffrey Silberschlag.

They played 2 particular favorites of mine at the end, "Moldau" by Smetana and "Tales of the Vienna Woods" by J. Strauss Jr.

River Concert Series with Ballet Caliente July 20, 2018

The weather was perfect on Friday night, July 20th for Dancing Under the Stars.  The performance featured a small ensemble from the Chesapeake Orchestra (led by Jeffrey Silberschlag), and the young dancers from Ballet Caliente lead by artistic director, Sheryl-Marie Dunaway.  The performance was held at 7 PM at the Townhouse Green at St. Mary's College of Maryland.  The dancers were graceful and lovely, followed by some orchestral selections.  It was such a nice evening that the crowd stayed for quite a while following the concert.

 Before the concert began, we attended an Arts Alliance party, a volunteer group which helps support the River Concert Series and many other cultural and art activities. 

Young Arts Alliance volunteers

Representatives from other concert sponsors with Jeffrey Silberschlag and Deborah Greitzer

Gail Harmon, Board of Trustees, St. Mary's College of Maryland performed introductions

 Ballet Caliente Dancers

 Sheryl-Marie Dunaway, Ballet Caliente

 Robert Hayes, pianist

 Chesapeake Orchestra ensemble

 Sunset from the back of the crowd

 Zachary Silberschlag, trumpeter

 Bryan Bourne, Trombonist and Orchestra Personnel Manager

 Tuba player

Bows

Coming Soon, Photos from the Clazzical Jazz concert on Sunday July 22nd.

River Concert Season Opening Performance Starred Talented Marika Bournaki, Zach Silberschlag and Bryan Bourne

We enjoyed the first River concert of the season at St. Mary's College of Maryland on Friday June 23rd.  Besides the talented Chesapeake Orchestra musicians, there were special performances by pianist Marika Bournaki, trumpeter Zachary Silberschlag, and Bryan Bourne on the trombone.  

     Marisa Bournaki backlit

     Violin reflections

Admiral Heely's introduction

Zachary Silberschlag

Bryan Bourne

   Marika Bournaki

River Concert: The Essential Element of Jazz June 24,2016

Fun Photos from last Friday's concert by the Chesapeake Orchestra at St. Mary's College of Maryland. Jim and I are the official photographers for the concerts, so we try to attend each concert.  We have some amazing talent here in St. Mary's County.

    Jeffrey Silberschlag conducting

    Matt Sargent, 2006 alumnus from St.Mary's College of MD and composer

    Regino Madrid, violin

    Heather Haughn with violin

    Jennifer Rende, viola

    Zachary Silberschlag conducting

To see more photos visit:  https://www.facebook.com/CalmReflectionsPhotography/posts/10153440029001572

Or the Chesapeake Orchestra facebpok site.

Fireworks this Friday, July 1st!  My photo exhibit opens at the Lexington Park Library Friday too for the next month. 

Lovely Woodlawn Farm Concert on the lawn, July 25th

The Chesapeake Orchestra Fellows featured a number of small groups on Saturday night led by Jeffrey Silberschlag.  David Froom, usually known as a composer, played the keyboard for the concert, an unusual treat.  The weather was pleasant and the music was too.  

     

     Jeffrey Silberschlag, music director

     He was also a proud father as he played a bit of his son Nathaniel's live performance from the Kennedy Center on his phone during the concert.  Both sons are exceptional musicians.

     David Froom

     Zachary Silberschlag, Jeffrey's oldest son

     Alan Morris

     Olenka Dolak and Milad Daniari

     Victoria Wolf Lewis, Zachary Silberschlag and Milad Daniari

     Champagne anyone?

     Reflection

     Tri-color view