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BY CHRISTINA TASCON FOR VERO BEACH NEWSWEEKLY
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One said that she thought maybe he was cute, but she played the violin at school and was “awed” by the musician’s talent. A pretty impressive review from a teenaged girl. Guests enjoyed a rare opportunity to visit with the artists at a private meet and greet in the Great Hall before the performance and then moved to the main chapel for the concert. The meet and greet along with
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supreme artistry of the symphony of the America’s.” Many of the orchestra’s artists are young with incredible talent and were an inspiration for the younger members of the audience. Parents brought their children to hear the music and were pleasantly surprised to watch them be just as engaged as they were by the performance. The Concertmaster and lead Violinist Laszlo Pap had a few of the young female fans “wowed” by his Hollywood looks.
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With music ranging from light and energetic to hauntingly moving, the internationally acclaimed Reményi Ede Chamber Orchestra from Hungary treated guests to a virtuoso performance last week at Trinity Episcopal Church. The Orchestra, currently on a tour across America and celebrating its 20th anniversary, was invited by the Cultural Council of Indian River County. In Europe, the Orchestra which
is from Miskolc, Hungary, is well known having worked with the famed Boys Choir of Zurich. The evening concert included beautifully performed pieces by Mozart, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky and other well-known composers. Maestro and Artistic Director Dr. James Brooks-Bruzzese wanted to bring his orchestra to the United States for young people to experience the music and grandeur of the symphony. His goal is to have a wide variety of people of all ages hear “the
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Symphony in top form in concert hosted by Cultural Council
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The Remenyi Ede Chamber Orchestra