A Virtual Salon and Angel Viewing

For almost three decades, the Finger Lakes Chamber Ensemble has welcomed subscribers and friends to First Street for our December Salon and Angel Viewing. This event has become a highlight of our FLCE offerings and we were very disheartened to have to forego the tradition this season.

I have Jeff Collins to thank for suggesting we put together a virtual event. In brain-storming sessions with FLCE members and friends a project began to take shape. Our Virtual Salon has been a labor of love, and would not have been possible without the enthusiasm, energy and skill of a number of people.

You’ll see and hear musical performances featuring FLCE members, including past and recently recorded performances. Michael shares two videos recently recorded in his piano studio. You’ll also hear Stefan and Michael perform selections from past FLCE concerts. I’m grateful to Bill Hurley for joining me in a socially distanced reading of the Wilhelm Friedemann Bach Duo in our First Street venue.

A team of artist-installers generously donated time and skill to get the angels and orbs up and soaring: many thanks to Anne Miller, Mnetha Warren, Steven Jonas and Sophia Goehner. Thanks also to Franklin Crawford and Laura Ginsparg Jones for angel and salon images past and present, and to Lisa Margosian for managing our website. 

Finally we are deeply grateful to Laura Ginsparg Jones for undertaking the very challenging task of putting all these various elements together. 

All of us thank you for your continued support and wish you and your loved ones health, peace, and happiness in the New Year.

Until we meet again,

Roberta for the FLCE 

December 2020