WILTON MANORS–The New River Orchestra: Summer Serenade 2015 will present a 10th anniversary benefit concert entitled “Rhythms of the Americas,” on July 26 at 4 p.m. at Sunrise Cathedral, 1480 SW 9th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale in recognition of Poverello’s 27 years of service to the community. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales and concessions will directly benefit Poverello, a non-profit organization that provides life-saving food and basic living essentials to as many as 2,500 individuals and families affected by HIV/ AIDS in Broward County.
The “Rhythm of the Americas” program will feature compositions such as “Danzon No.?2” (Marquez), “Adagio for Winds” (Rodrigo), “Oblivion” and “Libertango” (Piazzola), “Rhapsody in Blue” (Gershwin), “Hooray USA” (arranged by Maestro Peter Fuchs), “Caprice” and “Blues Adagio” (Peter Fuchs), and “Espagna” (Chabrier). Dr. Christopher Cicconi, a past guest conductor, arranged Piazzola’s “Libertango” for the New River Orchestra, noting that it is “affectionately dedicated to all of my friends in the New River Orchestra.” The New River Orchestra will perform the World Premiere of this arrangement by Dr. Cicconi.
“The New River Orchestra has a true passion for music and community, so it’s an honor for us at Poverello to be selected as the beneficiary for this year’s summer showcase,” said Tom Smith, CEO of Poverello. “Support from organizations like the New River Orchestra makes it possible for us to continue our mission of lightening the burden for those living with HIV/AIDS.”
The concert will be conducted by two renowned South Florida-based maestros. They include:
Peter P. Fuchs, a musical director and conductor for over 70 Broadway musicals, and Timothy Slade, associate professor music and director of instrumental music and music education at Bethel College.
Guest pianist will be Dr. Sofiya Uryvayeva who will perform Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.”
“We respect, value, and honor the diversity in our lives, our musical expression, and our audience,” said Dr. Bill Bryan, Ph.D., NRO Board member and cellist. “We are pleased to support Poverello and we welcome the community to do the same by enjoying a soulful evening out, set to the multicultural “Rhythms of the America’s.”
Tickets are $18 each and will be sold at Poverello at www.poverello.org, or by contacting Kevin Clevenger at kclevenger@poverello.org or at (954) 561-3663, ext. 106.