Sunday, June 7, 5pm, Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa, Whitefield
The North Country Chamber Players are proud to present their Gala Fundraiser, Concert & Dinner, City of Light: An Evening in Paris, on Sunday, June 7 at 5:00 PM at the elegant Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa in Whitefield.
Award-winning harpist Franziska Huhn joins the North Country Chamber Players for an unforgettable evening of music that will stir the heart and soul. Set in the stunning Crystal Ballroom—renowned for its exceptional acoustics—this concert will showcase the dreamy textures, impressionistic colors, and evocative harmonies of Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel, alongside the Romantic virtuosity of Camille Saint-Saëns.
This Gala Fundraiser is the only ticketed event of the Players’ season; all other performances are offered free or on a Pay-What-You-Wish basis. For over 47 years, the North Country Chamber Players have enriched the region with world-class chamber music and extensive educational outreach programs, serving audiences of all ages in schools, community centers, libraries, summer camps, and local businesses throughout the North Country.
Joining Ms. Huhn are North Country Chamber Players: Susan Nidel, flute; Kemp Jernigan, oboe; Gabriela Diaz, violin; Ronnie Bauch, violin; Ah Ling Neu, viola; Chris Finckel, violoncello; and Donald Palma, double bass.
The program will feature Debussy’s Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp, a late work that brings together three instruments from distinct musical families in a uniquely expressive and intimate dialogue. Violist Ah Ling Neu shares: “Playing this piece is like having an intimate conversation with my friends—we give and take over phrases throughout, each voice emerging from another, passing off to the next, commenting and responding in the most magical and imaginative way. It is such a rewarding experience, and I am so happy to share this piece with the North Country!”
Also featured is Debussy’s Danses sacrée et profane for harp and strings. Ms. Huhn reflects: “The Dances are beloved by harpists and central to our repertoire. We study them throughout our lives, and each time I return to the piece, I discover new gemstones—new sounds to shape and bring forward. That is the nature of truly great music, and I am thrilled every time I have the honor of performing it.”
The Gala Fundraiser is sponsored by Ridgeline Wealth Management and Cole 1031Solutions.
To purchase tickets for the Gala Fundraiser or to learn more about upcoming spring and summer concerts, visit: www.northcountrychamberplayers.org. For reservations and additional information, please visit the website.