Concert at the Mahaiwe

The Triform Bell Choir gave a spectacular performance!

We were delighted to see so many friendly faces from the different Camphill communities of Columbia County, as we gathered at the beautiful Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington in April for our concert, “Music in Praise of Dignity & Care.” We thank the Triform Bell Choir directed by Akiko Suesada; concert musicians Eugene Drucker, Roberta Cooper, Joana Genova, Dana Kelley, and Gili Melamed-Lev; our most excellent masters of ceremonies, Sam Mirkin and Finot Selassie; and the many Mahaiwe staff and volunteers who created such a lovely afternoon for our attendees. Many special thanks to Gili Melamed-Lev of Jazz and Classics for Change for bringing these musicians together for our big day at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center!

Sam Mirkin and Finot Selassie, who live together in Copake, were terrific masters of ceremonies. Finot wore her mother’s beautiful dress for the occasion.

Performing from left to right: violinist Eugene Drucker, founder of the Emerson String Quartet; violinist Joana Genova, Indianapolis Quartet; pianist Gili Melamed-Lev, founder of Jazz & Classics for Change; cellist Roberta Cooper, American Symphony Orchestra; and violist Dana Kelley, Orchestra of St. Luke’s.

Gail Mortman, Frances Manley, Carol Cole, and Rosie Edwards from Camphill Ghent joined us in Great Barrington!