Violinists Mark Latham and Beth Welty, violist Noralee Walker, and cellist Sandi-Jo. Malmon will perform William Grant Still’s Lyric String Quartet; Charles Ives’ String Quartet #1 Op.57 “From The Salvation Army: A Revival Service”; Beethoven’s String Quartet in C major, op. 59 #3; and an additional piece TBA.
McLain, said “We’re thrilled to bring classical music back to downtown Westfield, and we look forward to working with MOSSO to make that happen”. He said two additional concerts are planned for Thursday, April 14, and Thursday, May 12.
Beth Welty of MOSSO said, the members of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra have fond memories of their many summer performances at Stanley Park, and we’re glad to return to Westfield and the Westfield Athenaeum. We chose an eclectic program to open our Westfield season, including a classic by Beethoven, a work from a major 20th century New England composer, Charles Ives; a work from an important African-American composer, William Grant Still, and a contemporary selection that most audience members will know.
Tickets are $20 and must be purchased in advance at the Athenaeum during business hours, or online at https://www.westath.org/
Audience members will be required to wear masks.
MOSSO is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, which is not a subsidiary or affiliated with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra Inc. MOSSO was organized by the musicians this year to produce and perform concerts in Greater Springfield and Western Massachusetts, and to date, they have presented their musicians in pop-up concerts throughout the area. For further information visit www.SpringfieldSymphonyMusicians.com
The Westfield Athenaeum, located in downtown Westfield, serves as the cultural center for the city. In addition to an active public library, the Athenaeum features an art museum with regular exhibits of regional artists, and a history museum, documenting the history of Westfield. For information on the Westfield Athenaeum: www.westath.org
