Neapolitan Music Society Performs
a Master Class Concert With Albany High School

"The life of the arts, far from being an interruption, a distraction, in the life of a nation, is very close to the center of a nation's purpose – and is a test of the quality of a nation's civilization."
John F. Kennedy

 

On March 27, 2010, the Neapolitan Music Society (NMS) presented "Neapolitan Treasures - Secrets of the Lost Archive," a Master Class and New York Premier Concert, featuring our newest partner, the Albany High School Orchestra.

This magnificent project was supported through charitable grants. We would like, therefore, to thank Albany Fund for Education and SEFCU for the opportunity to work with the young musicians at Albany High School. The Master Class was a great challenge that unfolded into a great victory!

The greatest challenge, however, was certainly embraced by the students. The most gratifying aspect was the dedication and commitment that each one of them displayed. I do believe that professionalism is very much a state of mind and I can honestly say that the students showed a strong sense of professionalism with the training and focus that entails.

In a very short amount of time, we have been able to see the incredible transformation that was taking place in their minds and their hearts.

On behalf of the Neapolitan Music Society and my dear colleague Mº Alberto Vitolo, I deeply appreciate all the support that has been so graciously offered, therefore, the opportunity to bring something of great moral and social value to the students.

I would like to ask you to keep sustaining our cause, to keep your presence close to our mission and to allow me to work and leave in the hands of the younger ones the possibility for them to become the continuation of a legacy, so that it may never disappear.

After 8 days of study, the student musicians performed:

Niccoló Porpora - (1686-1768)
Sinfonia da Camera per Archi
Soloist: Ms. June Criscione

G. B. Pergolesi (1710-1736)
Largo from Violin Concerto in F Major

Tommaso Giordani (c. 1738-1806)
Concerto in C Major for Piano and Strings
World Premier Performance

Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata per Archi n. 5

In addition, through donations from friends in the community we were able to reach our goal of $3500.00, which allowed us to donate 25 violins and accessories to the permanent instrument inventory at Albany High School. We also raised over $100.00 at the concert to donate to the school.

To all our friends who donated to NMS and the Albany High School Instrument Fund, thank you for your continued support and commitment to the Neapolitan Music Society, we are grateful.

Michael Richmond, director of the Albany High School orchestra, said it perfectly "Your gift to the Albany students will have an impact for years to come!! I can't thank you enough!"

Please watch the video about the Neapolitan Music Society and its work:
Uncovered Music

The Neapolitan Music Society is pleased to announce it is the recipient of a City of Austin Cultural Arts Division, Community Initiatives Grant of $2000 for FY2010.