“Stephanie Stathos will be the featured soloist in Cรฉcile Chaminade’s Concertino for Flute this coming July 18 at the symphony’s two outdoor concerts.“
Stephanie Stathos | Photo Credit: Robert Torres
About Stephanie Stathos
Stephanie Stathosย earned her degree in Flute Performance from Boston Universityโs School for the Arts. Based in Lincoln, MA, Ms. Stathos is first piccolo for the Lexingtonย Symphony. She has served as the piccolo and second flute with the touring orchestra of the National Lyric Opera of New York. As soloist she has performed throughout the United States and Europe. Other appearances include performances with many of New Englandโs ensembles including Boston Landmarks Orchestra, Rhode Island Philharmonic,ย Symphonyย New Hampshire, Atlanticย Symphonyย Orchestra, Concord Chorale (NH), Newburyport Choral Society, and North Shore Chamber Music.
A lover of all forms of music – classical, jazz, new music, ethnic – Stephanie has performed as soloist throughout the United States and Europe. Here she is seen rehearsing Domenico Cimarosa’sย Concerto for two flutes and orchestraย with the Orchestra Del Concentus Musicus Patavinus in the Sala Dei Giganti in Padua, Italy.
photo description: The performance in the Sala Dei Giganti in Padua, with Stephanie Stathos, Flute]
Stephanie Stathosย is the Principal Flute of theย Capeย Annย Symphony and the soloist in Cรฉcile Chaminade’sย Concertino for Flute.ย She is thrilled to play this special piece with CAS:
“Cรฉcile Chaminadeโsย Concertinoย was commissioned by the Paris Conservatoire in 1902. ย It is a popular piece in the flute repertoire and features a beautiful, memorable melody that recurs throughout the piece. ย As a young flute student the beautiful melody captured my attention and I began learning it. Although Iโve performed theย Concertinoย with piano over the years, playing it with theย Capeย Annย Symphonyย is a dream come true.ย
I am very much looking forward to seeing my colleagues and Yoichi again, but also to see those who have supported us through this incredibly difficult period. Each person makes a huge difference, ย and we are grateful to all those who attend our concerts and also to all those who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep the orchestra going.ย
I welcome the chance to say thank you in person on July 18 at the post-concert meet and greet!ย
Personally, the canceling of all live music that accompanied the Covid months has made me reevaluate what it means to play. ย Itโs a huge privilege and I cherish each opportunity to perform more than ever. ย No one should take music making for granted – because, as we saw, it can go away very quickly.”
Stephanie Stathos, Principal Flute, Soloist
About this “Outdoor Musical Celebration”
This July 18 program is inspired by Cape Ann Symphony 2021 Composer Series emails celebrating Black History and Womenโs History.
This special outdoor musical celebration to benefit the orchestra features Adolphus Hailstork’s Sonata dechiesa; Cรฉcile Chaminade’s Concertino for Flute highlighting CAS Principal Flutist Stephanie Stathos; and Joseph Bologne’s Symphony No. 1.
Seating for each performance is limited to 70. Tickets are $100 per person. Tickets include wine, beer, soft drinks and light hors d’oeuvres as well as a meet and greet with Maestro Udagawa and the members of the orchestra following each performance Call Cape Ann Symphony at 978-281-0543 or go to www.capeannsymphony.org for tickets and further information.
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Exciting to imagine how the pieces will sound outdoors in Magnolia this coming Sunday!
Until that time, sample a listen:
Hailstork’sย Sonata de chiesa [Paul Freeman conducting the Czech National Symphony Orchestra]
Chaminade’s Concertino for Flute with CAS Principal Flutist Stephanie Stathos as soloist. [Below- flutist Julie Lee at Merkin Concert Hall, NJ – Cecile Chaminade Concertino for Flute and Orchestra, Op. 107]
My response to Catherine’s call for a single photo of the impact of the rainy summer on us. Here are one daughter and two sons-in-law (with dog) taking a walk during Hurricane Elsa, during a family visit.
Pat Morss
photo credit: PAT MORSS. Gloucester, MA, Eastern Point, Hurricane Elsa. July 9, 2021. (Jeannette L, Stew W, Derek L, w/dog :))
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“The Jane Deering Gallery will host a pop-up exhibition of the most recent work of Gloucester artist Erin Luman. Sheโs returned to the beach to paint Cape Ann’s Long Beach cottages one more time. The show, aptly named The Lost Summer, is a smaller but dynamic collection of the expectant houses as they wait for their summer inhabitants and is a continuation of the previously sold-out show in 2018. The paintings will be on display for three days only, starting with an opening on the evening of August 1st and closing a couple of days later on August 3rd.”
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July 18 program inspired by 2021 Composer Series emails celebrating Black History and Womenโs History – featuring stephanie stathos flutist solo
Heidi Dallin shares the news:
Cape Ann Symphony musicians led by Maestro Udagawa performing at 179 Hesperus Avenue Courtesy photo
CAPE ANN SYMPHONY BRINGS BACK LIVE SYMPHONIC MUSIC ON JULY 18
Cape Ann Symphony announces An Outdoor Musical Celebration of Summer: two live outdoor concerts on Sunday, July 18 at 3:00 pm and 5:30 pm, featuring a chamber orchestra of CAS musicians under the direction of CAS Conductor and Music Director Maestro Yoichi Udagwa performing poolside at the home of CAS President Fran White in Magnolia, MA.
This special outdoor musical celebration to benefit the orchestra features Adolphus Hailstork’s Sonata dechiesa; Cรฉcile Chaminade’s Concertino for Flute highlighting CAS Principal Flutist Stephanie Stathos; and Joseph Bologne’s Symphony No. 1.
Seating for each performance is limited to 70. Tickets are $100 per person. Tickets include wine, beer, soft drinks and light hors d’oeuvres as well as a meet and greet with Maestro Udagawa and the members of the orchestra following each performance Call Cape Ann Symphony at 978-281-0543 or go to www.capeannsymphony.org for tickets and further information.
“While we love the worldwide accessibility of our virtual concert series, we at CAS recognize nothing beats hearing live classical music in person. At this time there are few opportunities for that live classical music experience. This concert really is a special treat to hear CAS in the summer. Normally we do not perform in the summer, but we are currently in the planning stages of full season in November and just could not wait until November to reunite with our audiences.
Maestro Udgawa, the musicians and the entire CAS organization are very excited about being able to perform these special outdoor live concerts on July 18. Maestro Udagwa has programmed an excellent and distinctive selection of music from three unique composers to perform in a comfortable, intimate setting. We are thrilled audiences will also get the opportunity to meet and chat with Maestro Udgawa and the musicians following each concert.”
Fran White, Cape Ann Symphony (CAS) Board President
Maestro Udagawa looks forward to performing live and reuniting with CAS musicians , “The musicians and I are thrilled to be able to perform together, and are grateful to Cape Ann President Fran White and her husband David for opening up their large backyard to host a concert again this year. It is such a pleasant, tranquil (and bug free!) venue that offers the audience close proximity to the musicians – a chance we don’t get often in large concert halls. The opportunity to make music and share it with an audience is always a thrill and more than ever, we musicians are aware of what a privilege it is. The musicians and I are looking forward to the post-concert meet and greet so we can thank our audiences in person for their unwavering support.”
An Outdoor Musical Celebration of Summer will feature a chamber orchestra from the Cape Ann Symphony under the direction of Maestro Udagawa performing the music of Adolphus Hailstork, Cรฉcile Chaminade and Joseph Bologne.
“The three pieces are gorgeous, and our principal flutist Stephanie Stathos will be playing a solo in Cรฉcile Chaminade’s Concertino.
Adolphus Hailstork is a living composer who has written unbelievably beautiful pieces. Inspired by our email about Hailstork during Black History Month, I did a deep dive into Hailstork’s body of work and found it hard to choose just one piece for the concert! I decided on his Sonata dechiesa for its rich and romantic work for strings.
Cรฉcile Chaminade’s Concertino is a piece I have admired for a long time, but when she was featured during Women’s History Month, it reminded me that I have to program something written by her. When this concert was in the planning stages, it seemed like the perfect time to feature some of her music and I knew Stephanie Stathos, our principal flutist would be the perfect soloist.
The Joseph Bologne Symphony No. 1 is a perfect classical symphony with clear themes that are light and yet full of energy. He had an extraordinary life, and it’s reflected in his music. I’m grateful that we are all starting to become more aware of the incredible contributions of these great composers and can’t wait to share them with our audiences!”
Yoichi Udagwa, Cape Ann Symphony Music Director, Maestro
Stephanie Stathos | Photo Credit: Robert Torres
Stephanie Stathos is the Principal Flute of the Cape Ann Symphony and the soloist in Cรฉcile Chaminade’s Concertino for Flute. Ms. Stathos is thrilled to play this special piece with CAS, “”Cรฉcile Chaminadeโs Concertino was commissioned by the Paris Conservatoire in 1902. It is a popular piece in the flute repertoire and features a beautiful, memorable melody that recurs throughout the piece. As a young flute student the beautiful melody captured my attention and I began learning it. Although Iโve performed the Concertino with piano over the years, playing it with the Cape Ann Symphony is a dream come true. I am very much looking forward to seeing my colleagues and Yoichi again, but also to see those who have supported us through this incredibly difficult period…
“…Each person makes a huge difference, and we are grateful to all those who attend our concerts and also to all those who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep the orchestra going. I welcome the chance to say thank you in person on July 18 at the post-concert meet and greet! Personally, the canceling of all live music that accompanied the Covid months has made me reevaluate what it means to play. Itโs a huge privilege and I cherish each opportunity to perform more than ever. No one should take music making for granted – because, as we saw, it can go away very quickly.”
Stephanie Stathos, Principal Flute, Soloist
About Stephanie Stathos
Stephanie Stathos earned her degree in Flute Performance from Boston Universityโs School for the Arts. Based in Lincoln, MA, Ms. Stathos is first piccolo for the Lexington Symphony. She has served as the piccolo and second flute with the touring orchestra of the National Lyric Opera of New York. As soloist she has performed throughout the United States and Europe. Other appearances include performances with many of New Englandโs ensembles including Boston Landmarks Orchestra, Rhode Island Philharmonic, Symphony New Hampshire, Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, Concord Chorale (NH), Newburyport Choral Society, and North Shore Chamber Music. Ms. Stathos also is passionate about jazz, new music and ethnic music.
An Outdoor Musical Celebration of Summer Composers:
Adolphus Hailstork, 1941-
A prolific composer of music in every form from solo works to opera, symphony and chamber music. Adolphus Hailstork (1941- ) was born in Rochester, New York and grew up in Albany where he studied violin, piano, organ, and voice. He currently resides in Virginia Beach, Virginia. His works blend musical ideas from both the African American and European traditions.
Dr. Hailstork began his studies in composition at Howard University. He then attended the American Conservatory at Fontainebleau, France, where he studied with Nadia Boulanger. He received his Bachelor and Master of Music from the Manhattan School of Music and received his PhD in composition from Michigan State University. From 1969 to 1971, Dr. Hailstork taught at Michigan State University. He then served as professor at Youngstown State University in Ohio from 1971 to 1976, and in 1977 he became professor of music and Composer-in-Residence at Virginia’s Norfolk State University. He is currently a professor of music and Composer-in-Residence at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.
Cecile Chaminade, 1857-1944
French composer Cรฉcile Louise Stรฉphanie Chaminade (1857โ1944) enjoyed considerable success touring as a pianist and performing her own works. In the United States she was so popular that a national group of musical clubs was named after her, and in England her Prรฉlude for Organ was played at Queen Victoria’s funeral in 1901. In 1913 she was awarded the Lรฉgion d’Honneur, a first for a female composer. Composer Ambroise Thomas said, “This is not a woman who composes, but a composer who is a woman.โ
When Ms. Chaminade was a young her family moved to the village of Le Vรฉsinet, west of Paris, and acquired Georges Bizet as a neighbor. She began playing the piano, composing keyboard music and pieces and Bizet praised her talent. Franz Liszt also praised the talent of the young pianist. Ms. Chaminade was urged to study at the Paris Conservatory but her father forbade it, saying it would be improper for a young woman of her class. However, she was allowed to take private lessons with Conservatory faculty. Ms. Chaminade toured steadily around Europe in the 1890s, finding special success in England. Audiences, including the Queen, loved her. Queen Victoria invited her to perform at Windsor Castle.
Today, thanks to an enlightened interest in the music of women composers, Cรฉcile Chaminade’s compositions have experienced a revival in popularity.
Joseph Bologne, 1745-1799
Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745-1799) is the first known classical musician of African descent. A man of many talents he was a composer, virtuoso violinist, conductor of the leading symphony orchestra in Paris, and a renowned champion fencer.
Born in the French colony of Guadeloupe, he was the son of George Bologne de Saint-Georges, a wealthy planter and Anne Nano, his wifeโs African slave. At the age of seven his father took him to France, where he received an extensive education. During the French Revolution, he served as a colonel of the Lรฉgion St.-Georges, the first all-black regiment in Europe, fighting on the side of the Republic. Mr. Bologne traveled throughout Europe and England, fighting in many battles and, in competition, beating some of the most famous swordsmen in his time, while also conducting, performing and composing numerous string quartets, many instrumental pieces and several operas.
Cape Ann Symphony’s Outdoor Musical Celebration of Summer Benefit Concerts are Sunday, July 18 at 3:00 pm and 5:30 pm at 179 Hesperus Avenue, Magnolia, MA. Rain date is Sunday, July 25. Tickets are $100 per person. Tickets include wine, beer, soft drinks and light hors d’oeuvres as well as a meet and greet with Maestro Udagawa and the members of the orchestra following each performance.
Tickets are limited. Call Cape Ann Symphony at 978-281-0543 or go to www.capeannsymphony.org for tickets and further information.
Photo credits:
Stephanie Stathos, Principal Flute of the Cape Ann Symphony and the soloist in Cรฉcile Chaminade’s Concertino for Flute in An Outdoor Musical Celebration of Summer on July 18 Photo Credit: Robert Torres
Adolphus Hailstork, Composer Courtesy photo
Joseph Bologne, Composer Courtesy photo
Cape Ann Symphony musicians led by Maestro Udagawa performing at 179 Hesperus Avenue Courtesy photo
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Born in Rochester, NY in 1941, Adolphus Hailstork grew up in Albany where he studied violin, piano, organ and voice. He currently resides in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
He began his studies in compositionย at Howard University and then attended theย American Conservatory at Fontainebleau, France, where he studied withย Nadia Boulanger. He received hisย Bachelorย and Master of Music from theย Manhattan School of Music and received his PhD in composition fromย Michigan State University.
Dr. Hailstork taught at Michigan State University, then served as professor atย Youngstown State Universityย inย Ohioย and then became professor of music and Composer-in-Residence at Virginia’sย Norfolk State University.ย He is currently a professor emeritus of music and Composer-in-Residence atย Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.
He composes in all forms:ย symphonicย works and tone poems for orchestra; concertos and numerous chamber works; duos for such combinations as horn and piano, clarinet and piano, flute and piano; numerous songs; band works and many pieces for piano and pipe organ.
His works blend musical ideas from both the African American and European traditions. His most recent work is “A Knee on the Neck,” a requiem cantata for George Floyd, one of many compositions that reflect his engagement with Black history.ย His Sonata Di Chiesa which we will hear on July 18 is an especially rich and romantic work for strings.
Grand entrance while the other lobby and entrance construction is underway.
The entrance on the other side will be closed (BEFORE reno photo below). Temporarily. Ditto the city’s Albert Bachelor Civil War-era coat which must be safeguarded so it’s not damaged during construction. This textile was used to teach a tangible expression of agency and grit.
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Still from video [Matt Aeberhard and Andy Johnson Cornell Lab of Ornithology] accompanying interactive feature for NY Times [graphics by Gus Wezerek, design by Ana Becker], written by Deborah Cramer
“AFTER THE 2014 DISCOVERY,ย Ms. Sanders returned to the bank again and again over the next few years. She determined that when twilight and springโs highest tides coincided, whimbrels began arriving on the island en masse. In May 2019, she assembled a team to count the birds. They began late one afternoon as the sun was setting. Long lines of whimbrels streamed onto Deveaux, the flocks extending as far up the river and south over the ocean as they could see. When darkness halted their work, they still heard the murmuring calls and rustling wings of incoming birds. On a night when a clear sky and a nearly full moon bathed the island in light, they counted 20,000 birds โ half of the entire Atlantic population.
To understand why so many whimbrels gather on Deveaux and what makes the island vital to their migration, the scientists needed to know where the birds went during the day and how they used the island at night.’
Jeopardy! is fun to play along at home whether you’re a game show fanatic, trivia savant or casual viewer. This summer, don’t miss the July 9th episode.
get ready to watch and set that DVR for the Jeopardy! playback on July 9, 2021
โJeopardy!โ airs at 7:30 p.m. EST on CBS (WBZ )
So, what’s it going to be? Jeopardy! clue or answer? Will you know it when you hear it? Maybe it’s a Daily Double. Or a question that flips the lead.
p.s. It’s all fact checked, taped and ready to roll. Not surprisingly, they’re thorough.
there have been 6 clues and 3 contestants (Mary Flaherty season 15 player, Jim Spilman, season 23 and Heidi Wakeman season 18) from Gloucester since 1984 that they’ve archived, and
Our selections of exceptionally beautiful pieces to play for our outdoor benefit concerts were inspired by our Black History and Women’s History series of emails we recently sent.
18 Musicians of the Cape Ann Symphony under the direction of Maestro Yoichi Udagawa will be playing:
Adolphus Hailstork’sย Sonata de chiesa Cecile Chaminades’sย Concertino for Flute Featured in our Women’s History Month series. Joseph Bologne’sย Symphony No. 1 Featured in our Black History Month series.
There will be two performances on July 18 at 3:00pm and at 5:30pm
Good Morning Gloucester 