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SUMMARY:Cellist Alex Prizgintas performs America: Songs of patriotism\, praise\, and protest
DESCRIPTION:Happy 250th birthday\, America! America’s democracy is based 
 upon the freedoms of speech and religion as part of its cornerstone. This 
 program presents Patriotism\, Praise\, and Protest as part of the vital 
 fabric that weaves our differences into our distinct strength. Key hymns\, 
 noble anthems of patriotism\, and tunes of solidarity as well as resistance 
 make this a worthy program celebrating our union. Classically trained\, I 
 employ non-classical tools like distortion\, delay\, and the iconic 
 “wah-wah” guitar pedals symbolic of 1960s Rock n’ Roll bands--all in 
 conjunction with a looping station. Equally comfortable with intimate and 
 stadium settings\, I am able to craft his own wall-of-sound through his 
 1\,000 watt amp. Accompanied by a narration that reveal some of the back 
 stories of baroque\, jazz\, folk\, and Rock n’ Roll classics\, I immerse 
 my audiences in a journey through musical history.\n\n \n\nAuthor\, 
 historian\, and musician Alex Prizgintas of Orange County has made a career 
 of blending harmonies with the rich histories of composers and songwriters 
 from decades past\, while also pushing the classical cello into realms that 
 are unique and unexpected. The Poughkeepsie Journal recently wrote that 
 Alex’s work both “inspires and amazes\,” while the Times 
 Herald-Record states that “he pushes the limits.” They also wrote that 
 he “brings his knowledge and interest in history and music 
 together.”\n\nAccording to Alex\, “Most often\, cellists play concerts. 
 I’m a little different in that I try to give a show.” Alex works to 
 give a “show” that offers more give-and-take with the audience while 
 delivering bits of information revealing some of the background behind the 
 melodies and the melody makers. "Some of my favorite selections in the Bach 
 to Rock program include the Baroque cello suites of J.S. Bach\, Latin 
 tangos such as Astor Piazzolla's "Libertango\," and opera selections like 
 Donizetti's "Una Furtiva Lagrima" and Verdi's "La Donna Mobile" says Alex. 
 "I enjoy the lyricism of opera\, especially when contrasted by the 
 counterpoint of jazz by masters like Miles Davis\, John Coltrane\, Dizzy 
 Gillespie\, and Dave Brubeck. And then\, there are times where I stray 
 towards the rebellion of the mid-to-late 60's British Invasion with groups 
 like Cream\, Led Zeppelin\, The Beatles\, Procol Harum\, The Kinks\, and 
 The Zombies—to name just a few."
LOCATION:Meeting Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Schulze":MAILTO:jschulze@wmlnj.org
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CONTACT;CN="Jennifer Schulze":MAILTO:jschulze@wmlnj.org
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URL:https://events.wmlnj.org/event/16533194
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