Kilbourn Hall

It's been a while since my last post, but there hasn't been any outstanding events to write about ... until yesterday. Paul and Lisa mentioned a string quartet called BROOKLYN RIDER and have gotten to know them. Then our choir director mentioned them and said they were coming to Rochester. So I went last night.

First, let me say that I now know why I don't go to Kilbourn Hall often. The seats kill my back! That being said, the hall is wonderful in all other aspects. You can see from all angles and the sound is great.

Brooklyn Rider played a variety of pieces, traditional and contemporary. When Judy (Agrelius, my friend that I used to go to concerts with until she moved away) and I would see that a young composer was being performed, we would look at each other and roll our eyes. Usually they weren't as musical as we preferred. I must say, I enjoyed these new pieces, especially the jazzy ones and the 3 small pieces Colin composed. The Alchemist wasn't my favorite. As Colin said, the composer complimented Brooklyn Rider because they were not just playing notes, but playing sounds. It was an interesting piece, but not as musical as I prefer. And then I got to meet Eric, the tall, charming cello player. Very nice evening.

Brooklyn Rider is a very talented group and I hope to hear them again and not just on the 2 CD's I bought last night.

Now off to our next adventure. All the "stuff" I laid out on the bed for our 2 month stay with my brother fits in the suitcase. There is so much for us to do in the sunny, warmer climate. Visit with friends and family, a gem show, book festival, quilt show, lots of walks, concert, science lecture series, basketball and who knows what else!!