| Family-Friendly Concert at St. John’s in Ambler |
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Posted: Thursday, June 9, 2011 11:15 pm
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The Copeland String Quartet, all long-time members of the Delaware
Symphony Orchestra, will present a program of music that balances its
impressive musical repertoire with audience interaction. “We’ve
found that this approach succeeds in fostering greater pleasure and
understanding of the music for both adults and children, and part of
St. John’s spiritual mission is to encourage that love of classical
music,” says violist Nina Cottman, a Norristown native.
The quartet was formed in 2003 and is named for its sponsor, Tatiana
Copeland, the grand niece of Sergei Rachmaninoff. It has played in
concert venues throughout Delaware, southeastern Pennsylvania and New
Jersey, as well as at colleges and universities in the area. In
addition the musicians play with other local orchestras like the
Kennett Symphony, the Reading Symphony and the Philly Pops.
Ms. Cottman’s musical journey has included stints with the Colorado
Philharmonic and the Oakland Symphony. She teaches and coaches
chamber music groups at Settlement Music School. Violinist Eliezer
Gutman has soloed in France, England, Spain, Israel and the United
States. Cellist Mark Ward has toured with the Pennsylvania Ballet
Company. Both teach at Delaware’s St. Andews School. Violinist
Thomas Jackson adds early music ensembles like the Pennsylvania Pro
Musica to his resume. He teaches at Valley Forge Christian College.
St. John’s is at 24 N. Ridge Ave., Ambler. Free parking is available
behind Ambler Savings Bank. For more information call 215-646-2451
or visit www.stjohnsambler.org. |
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