Fern Glass Boyd (The University of Montana), cello
Lorraine Glass-Harris (St. Louis Symphony Orchestra), violin
The Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center
North Berkeley, California
November 4, 2004
This project sought to provide an informal performance of non-classical music to an audience familiar with Jewish culture. The two performers presented a 45' program for a varied audience of listeners interested in music by Jewish composers affected by the Holocaust. The informal musical presentation took place on stage with introductory remarks made before each piece was played. The audience was comprised of all ages: young children, adults, and seniors. Not many school-age children, however, were in attendance, as it was presented during school hours. Audience reaction was positive: Ms. Glass-Boyd related that “they loved the music!” The musical selections were atypical for a Classical music event. Insofar as the duo was comprised of two sisters, the theme of “family” prevailed throughout the program as well. The audience connected with the performers, appreciating the performance’s family theme.
