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Duo Baval
Pianist Elena Panova and violinist Milena Dawidowicz perform Roma music, the music of Eastern European Gypsies from Hungary, Russia, Romania, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Slovenia. In this program, geared toward adults and children, they will play folk music of the Roma people and talk about the origin and history of the music. March 1, 3 p.m.
Eco Del Sur
This ensemble of Latin American artists from various musical backgrounds returns to the library to perform ancient Andean music as well as contemporary selections from different Latin American regions. April 11, 3 p.m.
Al-Bustan Percussion Ensemble
The non-profit Arab arts education program Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture created this ensemble led by master percussionist
Joseph Tayoun. Guest percussionist Hafez El Ali Kotain joins the five young drummers, who range in age from 13 to 17. They have recorded a CD, accompanied adult musicians and performed with a Palestinian folkloric dance troupe of college students. April 25, 2 p.m.
McDermott’s Handy
Husband-and-wife duo Kathy DeAngelo and Dennis Gormley play traditional Irish music on several instruments, combining their talents on the harp, fiddle, flute, tinwhistle, guitar, bouzouki, and bodhran in this family-oriented concert. Wear green for St. Patrick’s Day. March 17, 7:30 p.m.
Brass on Broadway
The Princeton-based Atlas Brass Quintet, made up of Westminster Conservatory instructors and other locally based musicians, performs a lively selection of Broadway selections featuring such classics as “West Side Story,” “Rent” and “The Sound of Music.” April 8, 7 p.m.
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Take a trip around the world with these diverse musical programs. Pick up your Global Music Passport at the Welcome Desk or at any concert during the series. Get it stamped to show you attended three or more concerts, and be eligible to win an MP3 player and other prizes.
PLP the Unity
The popular Philadelphia music ensemble celebrates Mother’ Day using African rhythms, drums, wind and native instruments as well as spoken word and storytelling. Using improvisational, soulful, jazzy style, Brother Robb Carter, Kitsi Watterson and Dominic Cartwright sing about justice love, prisons, mystery, magic and beginning again. May 10, 3 p.m.
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Silver Anniversary Celebration
The Princeton Singers
Come hear a preview of this ensemble’s upcoming concert, scheduled for April 4 at Trinity Church. This small, independent choral group, founded in 1983 by John Bertalot, will be celebrating its 25th anniversary with a diverse program ranging from traditional English cathedral works to contemporary pieces by Steven Sametz, who has been artistic director for the past decade. March 8, 3 p.m.
Princeton Festival Preview Midsummer Magic The Lunatic, the Lover and the Poet In conjunction with the upcoming production this summer of Benjamin Britten’s opera of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Betty Lies gives a talk focusing on love confusions in the Shakespeare play and in the musical “The Fantastiks.” March 12, 7:30 p.m.
Illustrations of Magic and Fantasy Marianne Grey lecture. May 28, 7:30 p.m.