The America-Italy Society of Philadelphia
Presents
The Amerita Chamber Players Concerts Series
67th Season 2023-2024
December 6, 2023
March 20 - April 17, 2024
at Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel at 18th and Spruce St. at 8:00 p.m.
In this season, we'll have the honor to host
Hai-Ye Ni, Principal Cello of The Philadelphia Orchestra,
Allen Krantz, heads the guitar program and teaches chamber music at Temple University,
Joyce Lindorff, Professor at Temple University Boyer College of Music and Dance, Keyboard Studies
Presents
The Amerita Chamber Players Concerts Series
67th Season 2023-2024
December 6, 2023
March 20 - April 17, 2024
at Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel at 18th and Spruce St. at 8:00 p.m.
In this season, we'll have the honor to host
Hai-Ye Ni, Principal Cello of The Philadelphia Orchestra,
Allen Krantz, heads the guitar program and teaches chamber music at Temple University,
Joyce Lindorff, Professor at Temple University Boyer College of Music and Dance, Keyboard Studies
Maddalena Lombardini-Syrmen
Giovanni Battista Cirri
Niccolo' Paganini
Luigi Boccherini
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December 6, 2023
Nancy Bean, violin Meng Wang, viola, Barbara Govatos, violin Lloyd Smith, violoncello with guest artist Hai-Ye Ni, violoncello PROGRAM Niccolo' Paganini (Genoa, 1782-Nice, 1840) Notturno No.4 Maddalena Lombardini-Syrmen (Venice, 1745-1818) String Quartet No. 2 Giovanni Battista Cirri (Forli, 1724-1808) Duetto Op. 8, No. 8 for two violoncelli Luigi Boccherini (Lucca, 1743-Madrid, 1805) Cello Quintet Hai-Ye Ni, Principal Cello of The Philadelphia Orchestra, joins the ensemble, playing one of Luigi Boccherini’s many string quintets using two violoncelli, and a duet by Cirri, a cellist and composer who lived in Forli, Italy. Maddalena Lombardini-Syrmen was one of few women composers of her era. A student of Tartini, her husband encouraged her composing, and she achieved recognition in a male-dominated profession for her excellent works. Both Lloyd and Hai-Ye play violoncelli made by the greatest luthier in Milan in the late 1600’s, Giovanni Grancino. 
Hai-Ye Ni, Principal Cello PhilOrg
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March 20, 2024
Nancy Bean, violin Pamela Fay, viola
Barbara Govatos, violin Lloyd Smith, violoncello
with guest artist Allen Krantz, guitar
PROGRAM
Pietro Nardini String Quartet
Niccolo Paganini Centone #4 for violin, cello and guitar.
Luigi Boccherini Guitar Quintet in D Minor
Pietro Nardini studied composition with Tartini and worked in Firenze during both the Baroque and Classical periods. His violin playing was described as “beautiful” by Leopold Mozart. Luigi Boccherini’s many guitar quintets were the predecessors of the piano quintet and indeed, several were transcribed as such. They are uniquely both entertaining and eloquent.
Allen Krantz has performed often in Amerita concerts. He is a composer as well as guitarist, teaches at Temple University and is published by International Editions.
Nancy Bean, violin Pamela Fay, viola
Barbara Govatos, violin Lloyd Smith, violoncello
with guest artist Allen Krantz, guitar
PROGRAM
Pietro Nardini String Quartet
Niccolo Paganini Centone #4 for violin, cello and guitar.
Luigi Boccherini Guitar Quintet in D Minor
Pietro Nardini studied composition with Tartini and worked in Firenze during both the Baroque and Classical periods. His violin playing was described as “beautiful” by Leopold Mozart. Luigi Boccherini’s many guitar quintets were the predecessors of the piano quintet and indeed, several were transcribed as such. They are uniquely both entertaining and eloquent.
Allen Krantz has performed often in Amerita concerts. He is a composer as well as guitarist, teaches at Temple University and is published by International Editions.
Allen Krantz
April 17, 2024
Nancy Bean, violin Lloyd Smith, violoncello
Joyce Lindorff, harpsichord
Luigi Boccherini Trio in E Minor
James Cervetto Duet for violin and violoncello
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi Violin Sonata
Antonio Vivaldi Trio in C Minor
Luigi Boccherini’s Trio is a prime example of his Rococo style of composing, colorful and imaginative. James Cervetto was an English cellist and composer, the son of an Italian Jewish cellist and composer born in Venice but who moved to England in 1728 and established himself professionally there. James had a major career, playing in most of Europe’s capital cities. Pergolesi was a gifted, remarkable Neapolitan composer whose works influenced all of music, though he died at the age of 26 years. And Vivaldi, of course, is legendary in Italian Baroque music, having written a huge and most impressive body of works for all instruments.
Joyce Lindorff is an internationally acclaimed artist, a faculty member of Temple University and honorary professor at the Shanghai Conservatory in China. Her research on European music in 17th and 18th century China has been widely published.
Nancy Bean, violin Lloyd Smith, violoncello
Joyce Lindorff, harpsichord
Luigi Boccherini Trio in E Minor
James Cervetto Duet for violin and violoncello
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi Violin Sonata
Antonio Vivaldi Trio in C Minor
Luigi Boccherini’s Trio is a prime example of his Rococo style of composing, colorful and imaginative. James Cervetto was an English cellist and composer, the son of an Italian Jewish cellist and composer born in Venice but who moved to England in 1728 and established himself professionally there. James had a major career, playing in most of Europe’s capital cities. Pergolesi was a gifted, remarkable Neapolitan composer whose works influenced all of music, though he died at the age of 26 years. And Vivaldi, of course, is legendary in Italian Baroque music, having written a huge and most impressive body of works for all instruments.
Joyce Lindorff is an internationally acclaimed artist, a faculty member of Temple University and honorary professor at the Shanghai Conservatory in China. Her research on European music in 17th and 18th century China has been widely published.
Joyce Lindorff
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AISPhila Board of Directors, Diane Fasce-Meleski thanks Davyd Booth as he retires from the Amerita Chamber Players:
After 51 years playing with the Amerita Chamber Players I decided to retire. It was a great run working with the finest musicians. I have been incredibly lucky working with this group for so many years. It was a highlight in my life. THANK YOU, DAVYD! More honors for Davyd: The Philadelphia Orchestra Presents 2022 C. Hartman Kuhn Award to Violinist Davyd Booth more |
Nancy Bean, violin, our new Music Director of the Amerita Chamber Players. Congratulation, Nancy!
Antonio Vivaldi (1678 - 1741)
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This concert is a collection of pieces of music from Amerita Chamber Players past concerts, while we wait for the opening of the 65th Season! Program Antonio Caldara, Baldassarre Galuppi, Gaetano Pugnani, Giuseppe Colombi, Antonio Vivaldi, Niccolo' Paganini, Domenico Scarlatti. Players: David Cramer, flute; Nancy Bean, violin; Barbara Govatos, violin; Pamela Fay, viola; Lloyd Smith and Priscilla Lee, cello; Davyd Booth, harpsichord; Michael Shahan, bass. Link to the Concert here |
Past Concerts
- Recorded on December 2020 for the Friends of the Amerita Chamber Players and available here
- Recorded in 2010-2012 for the Friends of the Amerita Chamber Players and available here
- Recorded in 2010-2012 for the Friends of the Amerita Chamber Players in honor of Venice and available here
- Recorded in 2010-2012 for the Friends of the Amerita Chamber Players and available here
- Concert for Pellegrina viola here
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This year, named giving opportunities are also available. Your name or that of a loved one, will appear in the program and be announced from the podium.
Your support is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Voluntary contributions help the Society sustain the high caliber of the Amerita Chamber Players. Please consider supporting the free concert series. Donations are tax-deductible and can be made through the button below or by sending a check to the America-Italy Society.
This year, named giving opportunities are also available. Your name or that of a loved one, will appear in the program and be announced from the podium.
Your support is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Voluntary contributions help the Society sustain the high caliber of the Amerita Chamber Players. Please consider supporting the free concert series. Donations are tax-deductible and can be made through the button below or by sending a check to the America-Italy Society.
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The America-Italy Society of Philadelphia is registered as a charitable organization in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Questions for the Society should be addressed to (215) 735-3250 or emailed to info@aisphila.org.
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