Archive for August, 2010

The Rangeley Friends of the Arts to present Michael Arnowitt’s classical piano program on August 19 at 7PM at the Church of the Good Shepherd in downtown Rangeley. 

Michael Arnowitt

Michael Arnowitt’s classical piano program features deep, highly personal and expressive
masterworks by many of the pianist’s favorite composers. The major pieces on the concert are Bach’s Partita no. 3 in A minor, a rarely programmed suite which interestingly contains Bach’s only known examples of the humorous burlesca and scherzo forms; Beethoven’s Sonata no. 27 in E minor, op. 90, with its profound and powerful opening statement and contrasting songful, almost Schubert-like closing finale; and Robert Schumann’s evocative “Scenes from Childhood,” an adult look back on what Schumann called “the sunshine of childhood,” highlighted by the famous “Traumerei” (Dreaming). Also on the program are four Chopin études including the shimmering “Aeolian Harp” and mesmeric “Double Thirds,” three of the fantastically imaginative piano études by György Ligeti including “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” and a piano arrangement of the slow movement to Brahms’ Fourth Symphony, one of the composer’s most beautiful and satisfying creations.

 Tickets ($15) are available at the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce and at the door on the evening of the concert.

The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will be presenting their annual RFA Summer Diva show at the Clubhouse in Rangeley on August 6, 7, and 8.  Show time is 7 PM.  Red Carpet Hollywood Diva will feature songs that have graced film from the 1930′s to the present, including such greats as Chicago, Pal Joey, Mary Poppins, Rent, Stand By Me, and many more.  Among the divas that will make an appearance are Julie Andrews, Audrey Hepburn, Bette Midler, The Chordettes, The Andrews Sisters and quite a few others, with surprises abounding.  Tickets are on sale at the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce at a price of $20 for reserved seating and $15 for general seating.  A limited menu will be served before the show and during intermission.  The RFA Summer Diva is a spectacular show of amazing talent and costuming, promising to bring delight to all who attend.

Pictures from Last Year’s DIVA:

Sue Downes Borko

Susy Sanders