Ed. Note: In just under four weeks as Interim Executive Director of Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music in Nelson, NH, I've learned quite a bit about the organization, some of which may interest some Walpolean readers.
This 30-year old organization promotes peace around the world in troubled areas by arranging for young people from opposing communities to play great music together and thereby to promote understanding. Apple Hill Chamber Players have been particularly active in the Middle East, and their alums have started music schools in Israel and Jordan that promote the concept too. This past week we've had two very enjoyable and talented 14-year-old Palestinian violists in camp along with an Israeli player.
At the Apple Hill site in Nelson (2 miles off Rt. 9 about eight miles east of Keene) there are Tuesday night concerts in the concert barn at 7:30 usually featuring Apple Hill faculty--renowned musicians from around the country. The concert admission is by donation, although you can purchase a reserved seat up front for $25 by calling 847-3371 ahead of time. Many people bring picnics to eat under a large tent, but you can also order a delicious barbecue dinner ahead of time for just $10 apiece. At the intermission, enjoy fresh-baked brownies and cookies with coffee.
This Tuesday's concert features the Keene Chamber Orchestra playing Dan Sedgwick's The Giving Tree (2007) with words by Shel Silverstein, Tchaikovsky's Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33, and Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67.
We'd be delighted to have more Walpole people come to the concerts! CCB
Incidentally, Walpole's Fitz Vogt became Apple Hill's food service provider this summer, and they've done a superb job for us! Great food that all of us are enjoying! They also do the Tuesday night barbecues and brownies!
