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Tag Archives: Edward Elder
BRAZIL – Pernambuco Memories
Brazil – Cornelius Why have Ed and I traveled twice to Brazil, exploring different parts of the country for the whole month of August in 2012 and 2016? We do love to travel and explore the world when … Continue reading
Posted in Beginnings, Melodies Linger On, Two-fisted Touristing
Tagged agreste, Aide Worker, Brazil, Caruaru, Central Committee, child birth, Cornelius, Edward Elder, Hector do Monte, Liberation Theology, manioc flour, Mennonite, midwife, Nestor da Viola, Olinda, Orobo, Pau de Arara, Peace Corps, Pernambuco, public health, Recife, Sampa, Ultimo Pau de Arara, Vanuque, Volunteer work, Where There Is No Doctor
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The 23rd Evocation for Viola and Piano on the Occasion of Edward’s 57th Birthday.
Today that handsome fellow pictured above, who also just happens to be my sainted husband, Edward Elder, turns 57. And, as has become tradition in our 23 years plus together, one of the birthday presents he receives from me … Continue reading
Posted in Chamber Works
Tagged birthday, chamber music, chamber piece, duet, Edward Elder, Evocation, music, piano, sightreading, Viola
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Contemplation before the show
My husband Ed took this pic of me in the lobby of Theater for the New City sitting at our concession stand by the entrance into the Johnson Theater. Speakeasy would be performing in about 40 minutes that Saturday … Continue reading
SPEAKEASY KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED!
The Day Has Come! We Have Launched Our Kickstarter Fundraising Campaign! CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE PROJECT PAGE! Help bring this original, ambitious new musical onto the stage! “Speakeasy – John and Jane Allison in the Wonderland” brings … Continue reading
WE’RE READY FOR YOUR CLOSE-UP, MR. ELDER – Video Shoot for Speakeasy Fundraising Campaign
Wednesday we had a mini film crew in the house. Henry Borriello and Stolis Hadjicharalambous (try typing that out real fast) agreed to help us out filming the promo video not required but very much encouraged if you are planning … Continue reading
EVOCATION I – Happy Birthday, Ed, Now Pull Out Your Viola!
Today is my husband Edward Elder’s birthday. He is the mustachioed fellow in the picture above. One of my birthday gifts for him is a new viola/piano duet. He plays the viola, I play the piano. It has become a … Continue reading
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Tagged birthday, chamber music, classical music, composing, computer, double stop, duet, Edward Elder, Evocation, Finale, Finale '98, Finale 2014, glissando, music, piano, Viola
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