Music in Central Valley features violin, cello and piano

Central Valley —“Music in Central Valley” opens it’s 2007-08 series at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28, at Central Valley United Methodist Church. The program for violin, cello, and piano is titled “Solos, A Duo, and A Trio,” featuring violinist Salley Koo, cellist Amy Sue Barston, and pianist Janice Nimetz. The performance will include works by Bach, Handel-Halverson, G. Cassado, and Schubert. Koo has been guest soloist with several orchestras in the United States, and, as recital soloist, has performed in Europe and across North America. An avid chamber musician, she has collaborated with Peter Frankl, Yo Yo Ma, the Takacs Quartet, among others. Barston has been noted by “The New York Times” as a “passionate and elegant” recitalist. She has performed as soloist and chamber musician at Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Ravinia, Bargemusic and Caramoor, among others. Nimetz is a frequent collaborator in chamber music programs and accompanist in the Capital District and in the Hudson Valley, has worked with many area musicians, and has appeared on chamber music programs featuring strings and winds on the “Music in Central Valley” series. Nimetz has also appeared as soloist in multiple locations in the northeast. She is the director of music at Central Valley United Methodist Church and instructor of piano at Emma Willard School and at the Rockland Conservatory. Other programs on the “Music in Central Valley” 2007-2008 series include the Kairos Consort of Singers in December, Young Artists from Monroe-Woodbury High School in January, Music for Guitar in February, and Music for Violin and Piano in March. All programs are free with a suggested donation at the door. The church is located at 12 Smith Clove Road. For further information call 928-6570.