Wed 24 Apr 2013 |
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Saxnight with "Meier's Clan" |
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In its 5th year, "Classical Music on Weberplatz" will take place on June 1, 2013 starting at 8:30 PM on the Babelsberg Weberplatz, this year under the motto of "Saxnight". The Collegium musicum Potsdam symphony orchestra and the "Meier‘s Clan" saxophone quartet will perform classic hits such as themes from “Porgy and Bess“ by George Gershwin and the music for variety orchestra known as the Jazz Suite No. 2 by Dmitri Shostakovich. Saxophones and orchestra will present different styles of music.
From the start, the summer highlight “Classical Music on Weberplatz“ and its enchanting atmosphere have attracted thousands of listeners from Babelsberg and Potsdam, as well as guests from many different countries, with guest stars and attractive programmes, such as “Tango Sinfónico“, “Carmina Burana“, “Brazilian Night“ and “Gitarrissimo“.
As in previous years, admission is free. Donations to support the event and ensure the continuation of the series are very welcome. It is recommended to bring folding chairs or blankets, and let’s begin hoping for optimal weather.
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Mon 25 Mar 2013 |
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646€ for the Schuke organ |
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The Collegium musicum Potsdam symphony orchestra dedicated its first symphony concert of the year to the organ, specifically to one organ: the Schuke organ in the Babelsberg Frederic Church. Thanks to admission revenues, donations by the audience and the volunteer service of its 70 musicians, the orchestra was able to present € 646.00 to the Evangelical congregation of Babelsberg to lend a little support in the collection of donations for the organ’s renewal.
By skillful registration, organist Johannes Kaufhold was able to "cover up" the numerous problems that the organ has today, be it in the registers or the intonation of the instrument. This was not least made possible by a small repair and tuning job just before the concert, however, the organ is in such poor condition that it will not be playable much longer. Many more donations will be needed to make the organ renewal a reality. Thank you to all concert visitors and donors! |
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 At its symphony concert on April 19, 2008, the Collegium musicum Potsdam symphony orchestra launched a fundraising drive under the motto "CMP needs a grand". Since a concert grand piano is becoming increasingly important for the orchestra’s rehearsals and concerts, donations will be collected for a time to help with the acquisition of this special (orchestra) instrument for the orchestra’s inventory. 250 Euros were collected on the first day already -– an excellent start. The donations currently amount to: 5535.25 €.
A heartfelt thank you to all donors! |
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