21. Woodwind Forums At NYU Program includes Debussy Rhapsodie; Hindemith - Sonata; Weber - GrandDuo Concertante. pianist makiko hirata. Masterclass Performers http://www.nyu.edu/education/music/ensembles/windforum.html

November 17, 1998 - Robert Dick, Flutist CARLO IPATA, FLUTIST Specializing in The Italian Baroque Repertoire Concert Lecture Thursday, February 4th, 1999 6:00 - 9:00 P.M., Rm 879, Education Building Student Performers: Ramiro Limongi, Christine Perea, Lucila de Silvera and others Program: Solo flute concert Joseph Bodin de Boismortier (1689 - 1755) Deuxième Suite Prélude, Bourrée, Musette en Rondeau, Gigue, Rigaudon, Ragaudon II Marin Marais (1658 - 1728) Les folies d'Espagne Georg Philipp Telemann Fantasia no°3 per flauto solo Johann Sebastian Bach "Solo pour la flûte traversière" BWV 1013 Allemande, corrente, sarabande, bourrée angloise Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Sonata in la minore per flauto solo Adagio, allegro, allegro ROBERT LISTOKIN, CLARINETIST Robert Listokin was a student of Daniel Bonade at Juilliard, a graduate in 1956. After the obligatoty Army service, he toured with the Mant ovani orchestra, and played in many musical organizations in New York. He was principal clarinet at Radio City, and also played in the recording orchestras of Columbia Records, RCA, Dicea and others. He also participated in several chamber groups: Aeolian Chamber Players, New York Festival Winds, and the Clarion Wind Quintet, which last became the wind faculty at the N.C. School of the Arts in 1965. He also toured or played with the alarinet Quartet, the Razarm ovsky Quartet, the Cimpi Quartet and the Cassatt Quartet here and abroad. The clarion in particular toured and recorded a great deal of Everest records. He and his wife Ann also made a solo album for Everest. They recent released a CD, available at Muscy Winds - 800 - 333 - 6415.

22. Zeiterion’s New Season Features Dance, Opera, Theater And More Saturday, Jan. 11, at 8 pm The Hungarian Symphony Orchestra, with ConductorPeter Szkladanyi and pianist makiko hirata, sponsored by Baker Books. http://www.eastbayri.com/News/2002/1030/Front_Page/014.html

News Front Page Sports Editorials Letters ... About Us Search Archive Past Issues Advertising Shopping Page Classifieds Classified Order ... Rate Card Services Search East Bay Newspapers Email Us Zeiterion’s new season features dance, opera, theater and more NEW BEDFORD - The Zeiterion Theatre at 684 Purchase St. in New Bedford has announced its entertainment schedule for the new season. Featured is everything from fado and country music to silent film classics and children’s plays. For most performances, there is a $3 discount for seniors and students. Group rates are available for 15 or more. For ticket information, call the box office at 508/994-2900. When the recorded message begins, press 4 to speak to a live operator. The box office is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. •Sunday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m.: The Juilliard String Quartet sponsored by Julius Koch, USA Inc. and presented at the New Bedford Whaling Museum Theater. Tickets are $30 general admission. Internationally known for performances that are unfailingly defined by beauty of sound and rhythmic drive, the program features Mozart’s Quartet in B flat Major, K458 "The Hunt"; Schuller’s Quartet No. 4, and Beethoven’s Quartet in F Major, Op. 135. •Saturday, Nov. 16, at 8 p.m.: "Legends of TV Comedy." Tickets are $15, $25 and $30. "Laugh-In" star Ruth Buzzi, "Hollywood Squares" host Peter Marshall, Ronnie Schell of "Gomer Pyle" and Steve Landisberg from "Barney Miller" yuk it up for a true tribute to TV’s golden age of comedy.

23. Pianists Top Arts Music Instruments Keyboard Piano Hinrichs, MarieLuise German pianist; includes CDs, photos, biography, interview,reviews. hirata, makiko Includes resume, repertoire, concerts and audio http://alchoholism.gowebinfo.com/Top/Arts/Music/Instruments/Keyboard/Piano/Piani

24. The Hungarian Symphony Orchestra Live On Our Stage! Featured artist, pianist makiko hirata, is a native of Kanagawa, Japan,who studied at Juilliard and the Manhattan School of Music. http://www.spencertheater.com/Win03/hungarian.html

25. January Calendar Of Events JANUARY 11 (SAT.), ZEITERION THEATRE HUNGARIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WithPeter Szkladany, Conductor; and pianist makiko hirata. Founded http://www.ci.new-bedford.ma.us/TOURISM/TOURISM/Calendar02/JANUARY.htm

26. Pianists Information Sites Bates, Leon International concert pianist. Site includes biography, reviews, repertoryand programs. hirata, makiko - Includes resume, repertoire, concerts http://songsorg.com/Instruments/Keyboard/Piano/Pianists/

SONGSorg.com Search The Largest Human Reviewed Music Database on Internet (Not sure of spelling? Use first letters and * such as abc* or abcd* or abcde*) Match:.. All Any Format: Long Short Search Words: Search the Internet (Not sure of spelling? Use first letters and * such as abc* or abcd* or abcde*) Match:.. All Any Format: Long Short Search Words: Top Arts Music Instruments ... Piano : Pianists Agents and Managers Barenboim, Daniel Bendix, Victor Bentzon, Niels Viggo ... Argerich, Martha (b.1941) - Excerpts from a 1979 interview with Dean Elder; in-print discography; reviews. Rubinstein, Arthur (1887-1982) - International Music Society Page, includes these biographical notes by Harold C. Shoenberg. Reichert, Aviram - Born in Israel, includes biography, contact information and MP3 clips. Saracino, Siro - Curriculum, concerts, repertoire. Kolacny, Steven and Stijn (1969, 1975) - Piano duo. Includes biography, RealAudio samples, calendar, contact information, picture gallery and press releases. Ousset, C©cile - French pianist page with biography, discography, repertoire and reviews. Klein, Andreas

27. Olde Dartmouth Realty - Massachusetts South Coast Calendar Of Events Saturday, January 11th (back to top). ZEITERION THEATRE HUNGARIAN SYMPHONYORCHESTRA With Peter Szkladany, Conductor; and pianist makiko hirata. http://www.oldedartmouth.com/january_2003_calender.html

Site Map Contact Us Calendar of Events for January: Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Featured Events: Friday, January 3rd: (back to top) NEW BEDFORD WHALING MUSEUM Sunday, January 5th: (back to top) MESSIAH in Fall RIver. Join Sine Nomine for a joyous holiday concert featuring part I of Handel's Messiah, performed with period orchestra at 2:30 PM at St. Mary's Cathedral, 327 Second Street. Admission is $10; $5 for Seniors and Children; FREE for members of the clergy and religious. The group will also perform a selection of a cappella motets and carols and will have a sing along. Call 508.252.9469. Thursday, January 9th: (back to top) AHA! NEW BEDFORD (Art, History & architecture):This month's theme: "A LIVE GALLERY GUIDE"Kick-off for the series "Conversations" with open studios & gallery tours. AHA! is a collaboration of New Bedford's arts community. Location(s): Venues throughout Downtown & the Natl. Park. Time: 5-9PM. Admission: Free Contact: Jeanne Girard 508-264-8859. Saturday, January 11th:

28. Arts/Music/Instruments/Keyboard/Piano/Pianists International concert pianist. Site includes biography reviews repertory and programs.URL http//www.rilearts.com/leonbates.htm hirata makiko Includes resume http://www.arts-entertainment-recreation.com/Arts/Music/Instruments/Keyboard/Pia

Search: Welcome to arts-entertainment-recreation.com, the comprehensive search portal dedicated to the arts. We have located some of the finest art and entertainment resources from across the Web and accumulated them into a single directory. Here you can choose from a wide variety of documents, reviews, articles, and Web sites about your favorite activities. Whether you enjoy film, Broadway shows, television, books, fine art, or travel, there is something here for you. As you peruse the directory, you will notice several categories pertaining to the arts. Feel free to navigate through these categories, from broad art-related topics to specific information on selected subjects. Our search portal also gives you the option to conduct a query using our intelligent search feature. Arts Music Instruments Keyboard ... Piano Pianists Agents and Managers Biret, Idil Directories Godowsky, Leopold ... Argerich Martha (b.1941) Excerpts from a 1979 interview with Dean Elder; in-print discography; reviews. URL: http://www.andrys.com/arg-1979.html

29. PAC - Winter Events pianist Liz Story has long been at the vanguard of contemporary Orchestra, PécsPhilippe De Chalendar Guest Conductor • makiko hirata - Piano January 12 http://intraweb.stockton.edu/pac/winter.html

A Winter Solstice Concert This elegant evening of music from four peerless Windham Hill artists will brighten your holiday season. Violinist Darol Anger has changed the jazz and chamber music world forever with his Turtle Island String Quartet. Pianist Philip Aaberg has presented his American West-inspired music all over the world. Pianist Liz Story has long been at the vanguard of contemporary instrumental music, winning fans worldwide. $8 Children (when accompanied by an adult) $8 Children (when accompanied by an adult) Program: Gioacchino Rossini Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Piano Concerto, No. 21, K 488, A Major Leo Meiner Divertimento No. 2, Op. 24 (Hungarian Folk Melodies) Felix Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4, Op. 90, A Major (The Italian Symphony) Bela Bartok Hungarian Sketches Ludwig van Beethoven King Stephen - Overture Franz Schubert Symphony No. 5. B-Flat Major D. 485

30. Welcome To The Bristol County Convention & Visitors Bureau Conductor Peter Szkladanyi with pianist makiko hirata Admission Charge...... ORCHESTRA Location Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA http://www.southofboston.org/calendar/january.shtml

January 1, 2003 RAYNAM FLEA MARKET Location: Description: New England's Premier Flea Market Admission Charge: $1 Adults, $.50 seniors Time: Phone: Call for more info 508-823-8923 January 1, 2003 ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO Location: Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence, RI Description: Celebrate the New year Free at the zoo, free to all. Admission Charge: Time: Phone: Call for more info 401-785-3510 January 1, 2003 NEW YEAR'S DAY COUNTRY BREAKFAST BUFFET Location: Description: Enjoy our Award winning country breakfast buffet. Admission Charge: $9.95 Adult $5.95 children Time: 8am - 12 noon Phone: Call for more info 508-336-8700 x1534 January 3-4, 2003 MOBY DICK MARATHON Location: New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA Description: Admission Charge: Time: Begins at noon Jan 3rd. Phone: Call for more info 508-997-0046 January 9, 2003 AHA! NEW BEDFORD Location: New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA Description: This month's theme: "A Live Gallery Guide" Venues throughout downtown and the Nat'l Park. Admission Charge: FREE Time: Phone: Call for more info 508-264-8859 January 11, 2003

31. University Concert Series $28, $26, $24 Purchase tickets online Guest Conductor Philippe De Chalendar ArtisticDirector Zsolt Hamar Featured pianist makiko hirata Founded in 1811 http://www.concertseries.org/hungarian.html

Online: Available beginning July 1, 2002 Online Ticketing Home Phone: Fax: Mail University Concert Series 409 Jesse Hall Columbia, MO 65211 Questions about tickets? Email us Hungarian Symphony Orchestra Mon., January 27, 2003, 8 p.m. Jesse Auditorium Purchase tickets online Guest Conductor: Philippe De Chalendar Artistic Director: Zsolt Hamar Featured Pianist: Makiko Hirata Founded in 1811, the Hungarian Symphony Orchestra perform an annual series in Pecs, Budapest as well as performing at the Opera of the National Theatre in Pecs. The orchestra has toured extensively throughout Europe, including Germany, Switzerland, and festivals in France, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. The orchestra has also toured the United Kingdom with the Opera Italiana di Milano. 50 members of the Hungarian Symphony Orchestra are scheduled to perform the following program for the University Concert Series: Rossini L'Italiana in Algeri Bartok Hungarian Pictures Mozart A Major, K488

32. Alto Hombre Gordito Hideout, Ruidoso, New Mexico 31 ($48 $45). One of eastern Europe?s leading orchestras with guestartist, pianist makiko hirata. FEBRUARY 15 MOSCOW CHAMBER http://www.hombregordito.com/outabout/

Highway 37 mm 3 north, Ruidoso, New Mexico 505-336-7877 - toll free 1877-466-2734 hombre@hombregordito.com Home Accommodations RV and Tenting Campground ... Kidz Connection Spencer Theater - Winter Season NOVEMBER 5 NOVEMBER 9 "THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL? 2 p.m. ($38 & $35) & 8 p.m. ($45 & $42) Saturday November 9. A swashbuckling musical adventure full of mystery, romance, drama, extraordinary music and choreography (touring with the musical?s original sumptuous Broadway costumes). NOVEMBER 18 MOSCOW BALLET?S ?GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER? DECEMBER 11 A FLYING J CHRISTMAS 8 p.m. Wednesday December 11 ($18). The western ?Sons of the Pioneers?-styled harmonies, instrumentals and homespun humor of Ruidoso?s Flying J Wranglers in a special Christmas program. DECEMBER 14 JOHN MCDANIEL?S ?HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS? "GEORGE M!? 8 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday January 21 & 22 ($38 & $35). A major musical salute to the ?Yankee Doodle Boy? presented with full touring sets that only a major theater like the Spencer can accommodate. JANUARY 31 FEBRUARY 15 FEBRUARY 22 MARCH 8 MARCH 23 APRIL 5 Local Yearly Events Ruidoso Downs Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred Racing - Opening day is May 23, 2002 and racing continues through Labor Day. Call (505) 378-4431

33. Pulse PULSE CALENDAR PK's To be announced, 10 pm. Shryock Auditorium - Hungarian Orchestrawith pianist makiko hirata. Stix - Live DJ show, 9 pm. Tres http://newshound.de.siu.edu/pulse/stories/storyReader$532

Pulse PULSE CALENDAR Local Venues Thursday, January 23 Carboz - retro dance party, 9 p.m. Copper Dragon - Faded A's, Untied (progressive and alternative rock), 10 p.m. Gatsby's II - Live DJ show, 9 p.m. Hangar 9 - Hair Apes BMX (acid jazz, funk and hip-hop), 10 p.m. Mugsy McGuire's - Memory Lane Karaoke Mugsy McGuire's Entertainment Center - Live DJ, 9:30 p.m. Mungo Jerry's Fat Cat Cafe (Murphysboro) - Open Mic/poetry slam, 10 p.m. PK's - To be announced, 10 p.m. Shryock Auditorium - Hungarian Orchestra with Pianist Makiko Hirata Stix - Live DJ show, 9 p.m. Tres Hombres - Bleuspace (jam rock), 10 p.m. Yellow Moon Cafe (Cobden) - , 8 p.m. Friday, January 24 Boo Jr. and Co. - Shelf Life 6000 (indie rock), Clean Ray (alternative rock), 10 p.m. Carboz - Live DJ show, 9 p.m. Copper Dragon - Hairbanger's Ball ('80s metal tribute band), 10 p.m. Cousin Andy's Coffeehouse - Patchouli (folk music), 7:30 p.m. Gatsby's II - Live DJ show, 9:30 p.m. Hangar 9 - Nonstop Reggae, 10 p.m. Key West - By-Request DJ Mugsy McGuire's - Live piano by Cynthia Fligel Mugsy McGuire's Entertainment Center - Minimum Wage (funk, soul and blues), 9:30 p.m.

34. A Hungarian Rhapsody: 1/9/03 home and it's an opportunity for people here in New Bedford to hear something different. pianist makiko hirata will be guest artist for the Mozart concerto. http://www.s-t.com/daily/01-03/01-09-03/c03tr110.htm

Acushnet Dartmouth Fairhaven Fall River ... Police Logs A Hungarian Rhapsody Classical Music Series brings symphony orchestra from Eastern Europe to the Z By JOANNA McQUILLAN WEEKS, Coastin' editor The Classical Music Series starts off its season in grand style with a concert by the Hungarian Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Zeiterion Theatre. (If you're the sort to quibble, a Nov. 10 concert by the Juilliard String Quartet might have been considered the opening salvo, but that was labeled an "optional concert" in the venerable subscription series.) Founded in 1811, the Hungarian Symphony Orchestra has toured throughout Europe and the United Kingdom. The orchestra will be conducted Saturday by Philippe de Chalendar in a program featuring Beethoven's Symphony No. 8; Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21, K488, in A Major; Bartok's Hungarian Sketches and Schubert's Symphony No. 5, B Flat Major, D. 485. "It's going to be very exciting to have these people come from Eastern Europe," said Claire Bessette, series president. "They have a marvelous reputation at home and it's an opportunity for people here in New Bedford to hear something different." Pianist Makiko Hirata will be guest artist for the Mozart concerto. Ms. Hirata began her studies at 3 and emigrated to the United States in 1989, studying with Herbert Stessin and Richard Fabre at the Juilliard School. In addition, she earned her bachelor of music degree from the Manhattan School of Music in 1997. While pursuing her master's degree at New York University, she performs regularly with the renowned Jupiter Symphony Orchestra in New York City.

35. The Southern Illinoisan THURSDAY Hungarian Symphony Orchestra And pianist makiko hirata, 730 pm, ShryockAuditorium, SIUC. Includes works from Rossini, Chopin and Beethoven. http://www.thesouthern.com/rednews/2003/01/19/build/life/LIF002.html

LIFE Page One Local Sports Opinions ... Obituaries Wednesday, April 2, 2003 SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscribe Online Subscriber Services EMPLOYMENT Job Listings Online Carrier Information Jobs @ SI NEWS Page One Local News Sports Opinions ... Online Personals SPECIAL Southern Business Journal Local Business Web Directory Community Resource Directory Photo Gallery Submit Church Profile INFORMATION Contact Us Privacy Policy ADVERTISING Sample Banner Ads Classified Ad Rates Retail Ad Rates Add The SI's Headlines to Your Site Southern Illinoisan LIFE EVENTS [Fri Jan 17 2003] MONDAY Open swim: 1-4 p.m., Life Community Center pool, 2500 Sunset Drive, Carbondale. Regular admission. 549-4222. TUESDAY Interactive broadcast: With Hugh Sidey, Time magazine political writer, and Edward Jones financial experts, 10:30 a.m., office of Wayne Tate, Edward Jones investment representative, Marion. Disccusion will focus on the nation, economy and financial markets in 2003. To register call (618) 997-6421. WEDNESDAY Meeting: To discuss proposed changes to Shawnee National Forest Land and Resources Management Plan. 6-9 p.m., Southeastern Illinois College, Harrisburg. The topic is "Identifying the Plan Revision Alternative." Steve Hupe, (618) 253-7114.

36. News Release For its performance at Juanita K. Hammons Hall the orchestra will be joined byMaestro Chalendar and pianist makiko hirata, and will present a program that http://www.news.smsu.edu/news/releases/jan03/Hungarian.htm

For immediate release Jan. 2, 2003 Contact: Deb Gallion Touring Hungarian orchestra makes stop in Springfield Tickets are on sale for $28, $24 and $18 and may be purchased by phone at 836-SMSU; out-of-town, 1-888-4-SMS-TIX; Missouri Message relay call, 1-800-735-2966. Hammons Hall box office hours are from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Tickets also are available online at www.hammonshall.com. The performance is underwritten by Clarke Orthopedic Clinic. Media underwriter is KTXR-The Gentle Giant.

37. County Fare - Pcgazette.com * *. RENOWNED pianist WILL PERFORM AT UWSP pianist makiko hirata will performa concert for the Performing Arts Series at UW-SP on Tuesday, Nov. 27. http://www.pcgazette.com/countyfare/2001/nov01/capsules11-23.htm

County Fare capsules CENTERPOINT WILL HOST GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION: CenterPoint MarketPlace will host its Annual Gingerbread House Competition this holiday season. Entries are due between noon Sunday, Dec. 2, and 9 p.m., Monday, Dec. 3. The first place winner will receive a $50 gift certificate from the CenterPoint MarketPlace. Guidelines for the construction of the gingerbread house and details on how to enter the competitions are available at the CenterPoint MarketPlace office or by calling 344-1599. BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR COOKIE WALK: Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 3210 Maple Drive, will hold its cookie walk from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, Dec. 1. Cookies are $5 a pound and containers will be provided. Call 341-2898 for more information. ST. JOSEPH PARISH COOKIE WALK: St. Joseph Parish will hold its cookie walk from 9 a.m. until the cookies are sold out Saturday, Dec. 1. The event will be held at the parish Family Center at the corner of Jefferson St. and Wyatt Ave. Cookies can be mixed and matched and will be sold by the pound with some pre-packaged trays available. For more information call 341-1617. PLANETARIUM SCHEDULE: A look at winter holiday customs will be shown at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's Allen F. Blocher Planetarium beginning Sunday, Nov. 25.

38. Ruidoso Lifestyle Magazine Under the musical direction of Conductor Péter Szkladányi, the Spencerperformance features the prized pianist makiko hirata of Japan. http://www.ruidosolifestyle.com/lifestylesarts.html

Home Lifestyles Calendar of Events All Advertisers ... Preview current issue by pages (PDFs) Features Ski Apache Step by Step I Want to Buy Skis NOW! Take A Lesson ... The Great Bear Hunt The Great Bear Hunt The Great Bear Hunt The Great Bear Hunt Lifestyle in the Arts Spencer Theater 6th Winter Season American Musical Broadway, Classical Music, Classical Ballet, Traditional Irish Reels, Australian Tenors November: December: roadway/vaudeville styled dance scenes. Tickets range from $35 to $45. January: February: The traditional Irish band Altan echo through the Spencer on Saturday, February 22 at 8 p.m. Altan features five musicians on March: April:

39. Conductor:  Zsolt Hamar In 1997 Zoltan Kocsis, the famous Hungarian pianist and conductor and newly the HungarianSymphony Orchestra and soloists Ruth Laredo, makiko hirata and Abbey http://www.artistsinternational.com/zsolt.htm

Zsolt Hamar Conductor The late Yehudi Menuhin stated in January 1997 "I have seen Zsolt Hamar in action in Budapest. He is one of the most dynamic, precise, and intelligent of young conductors I have heard." Zsolt Hamar was born in Budapest and began his piano study at age 6. At the early age of 14 he studied composing at the Bela Bartok Conservatory in Budapest. He graduated with "First Class Honor" as a composer in 1994 In the final years there, he also took up conducting for which he again was awarded "First Class Honor" for conducting in 1995. As a composer, he won Third Prize of the Zoltan Kodaly Composer Competition in Hungary in 1990, and was subsequently commissioned to compose new works by the Zoltan Kodaly State Foundation. In 1995 Zsolt Hamar won the Second Prize, the Public’s Award, and the Best Bartok Performer’s Prize in the very popular Hungarian Television’s International Conductors’ Competition "In memory of Janos Ferencsik". Since then, his career as conductor has been confirmed. Consequently, conducting engagements in Hungary and in Europe followed for which he received high acclaim by critics and audiences alike. In 1995 Mr. Hamar worked with Tamas Vasary and lead the Youth Symphony Orchestra of the Hungarian Radio and Television. He also conducted the Gala Concert of the World Music Day when he collaborated with late Sir Yehudi Menuhin.

40. The Item's - Opinion Page performance it was! The Hungarian Symphony performed, with a wonderfulyoung Japanese pianist named makiko hirata. I guess I knew http://www.theitem.com/Opinion/030117_l.cfm

Wednesday April 2, 2003 Sat., Dec. 28th Tues., Dec. 31st Wed., Jan. 1st Fri., Jan. 3rd ... Market Place IN TODAY'S ITEM (on sale now) City's preliminary budget $1.1 million in the red Bishopville hardware store opens new building on U.S. 15 January 17, 2003 Fine Arts Council series a success Tuesday night was the final performance of the Fine Arts Council Performing Arts Series, and what a performance it was! The Hungarian Symphony performed, with a wonderful young Japanese pianist named Makiko Hirata. I guess I knew they were all visitors to our town, but until I tried to communicate, it just didn’t hit me that these people were in a country where music was the only common language. Amid lost luggage (one gentleman performing in a maroon sport coat), a broken drumhead, and a dire need for super-glue, this company of musicians was amazed at how quickly these problems were solved. As the new director, I was very proud to be a small part of this season’s events: Nell Carter, the Broadway musical Swing!, and the Hungarian Symphony. But I was more proud to be a Sumterite, welcoming these strangers into our home, so to speak, and to see the look of friendship and appreciation on their faces as they boarded the bus for their next stop. On behalf of the board of directors, I’d like to thank everyone who has supported the Fine Arts Council in our 2002-2003 series. And a very special thanks to our many long-time supporters. An organization such as ours cannot exist without memberships and financial contributions. I wish we were the only folks in town that needed your support. We’re not. But we are an organization that improves the quality of life in this town, and quality of life is essential for growth.

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