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Tag Archives: Edward Elder
GRAND CANYON – Long Walk along the South Rim
Day Two at the Grand Canyon (South Rim) The day after we drove along the Desert View Drive, and a lovely sunset at the trailer park we were staying, we returned to spend a full day walking along … Continue reading
PRAGUE BEST ACTOR?
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO RECEIVING THIS AWARD I received this email Sunday: Dear DANNY ASHKENASI, Congratulations! We are happy to announce that your film “THE TELL-TALE HEART – A MUSICABRE“ was a WINNER in our Quarterly Festival’s latest edition in the following … Continue reading
CHERRY BLOSSOMS AND TAIKO DRUMS
Pink Splendor and Banging Dramatics on the Esplanade The end of April the Brooklyn Botanic Garden holds the Sakura Matsuri Festival, scheduled to coincide with the spectacular blossoming of the cherry trees on the Garden’s Esplanade. Nature holding … Continue reading
Posted in Arts-a-Poppin', Live! On Stage, Two-fisted Touristing
Tagged blossoms, botanic garden, brooklyn, Catherine Gayer, cherry, drum, Edward Elder, Esplanade, festival, Sakura Matsuri, Taiko, Taiko Masala
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A logo for FREDRICK BYERS
I’ve been producing theater with my husband Ed as “Fredrick Byers Productions” for some time now, since 2002 I believe. Now that we are producing a short film I thought it was about time I realize my vision for … Continue reading
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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