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another thirteen as director of the Presque Isle beginner accomplished cellist who hails from New Brunswick, and
band as well as the UMPI band. He retired from education who is a relatively recent addition to the orchestra.
in 2012 and became ordained as a priest, and now serves
in three local Episcopal churches. He began conducting for Another highlight not to be missed at the upcoming
NMCSO in the fall of 2012.
performance is an excerpt entitled
“Gypsy Song” from the opera
Herold and Kinsey work together
“Carmen” by Georges Bizet. For
to ensure that NMCSO can take
this mysterious and dramatic yet
pride in making its program
playful piece, the ensemble will
selections accessible and enjoyable
paint the musical background
to everyone. Most members of
scenery for vocalist Teresa Herold,
the audience will hear at least one
mezzo soprano and veteran of the
song they recognize, and probably
Metropolitan Opera in New York
at least one song that is new to
City. In addition an impressive
them. Due to its limited financial
line up of pieces has been
assets (the group operates on the
compiled from composers such
volunteerism of its members and
as Antonin Dvorak, Alexandre
the donations of audience and
Glazounov, Franz Schubert and
community members), NMCSO
Johann Strauss.
has grown increasingly resourceful over the years with
regard to its repertoire by utilizing unconventional options Spring concerts will be held Saturday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m.
such as second-hand scores and music libraries. The group in Houlton (location to be announced) and Sunday, May
also boasts the frequent incorporation of original works 3, hosted by the University of Maine at Presque Isle, in the
from former conductor Harrison Roper, choices that always multipurpose room of its Campus Center.
prove to be lighthearted and crowd pleasing selections.
Admission to the concert is free, though donations are
This May, selections will run the gamut of the classical graciously accepted. For more information, visit NMCSO’s
world. One of the pieces chosen, sure to be a standout with website at http://www.nmcso.org/ or visit the orchestra’s
both avid classical fans and those less familiar, is a stirring Facebook page.
cello solo entitled Kol Nidrei, composed by Max Bruch.
The solo is to be performed by Emmanuel Ortega, an
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