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Clerici Quartet waltzes into Walpole Library

Clerici Quartet waltzes into Walpole Library
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By James Kinneen Hometown Weekly Reporter On Saturday, the Carol Hunt-Clerici Chamber Music Series presented the Clerici Quartet, which performed “Musical Dances From the Minuet to Tango” in the community room of the Walpole Library. Composed of four musicians, Emilian Badea, Betsy Hinkle, Rebecca Thronblade and Guiomar Turgeon, the group played music from countries...
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Library to present Gershwin program

Library to present Gershwin program
“The Genius of George Gershwin” will be presented by cultural historian Bruce Hambro at the Walpole Public Library, 143 School Street, on Tuesday evening, January 22, at 7:00. All the important songs of Gershwin and his brother, Ira, as well as George’s classical music, will be covered by audio and movie clips, rare photos, and...
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Chen sisters perform with BPYO

Chen sisters perform with BPYO
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The Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (BPYO), led by its co-founder and guiding force, Conductor Benjamin Zander, is a 120-member orchestra of talented musicians ranging in age from 12 years old to 21. These local musicians recently had the classical music experience of a lifetime. The Boston-area young performers embarked on a 15-day, multi-city...
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WSO draws music lovers to library

WSO draws music lovers to library
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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Children and caregivers filed into the Needham Free Library’s Community Room to enjoy a classical music concert on March 3. Four strings players from the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra (WSO) sat with their instruments at the front of the room, practicing before being introduced by WSO President Leslie Holmes, who...
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