The concert then began with Mozart’s First Symphony; yes, his very first symphony, composed when he was only 8 years old! The symphony itself is well-known enough among music lovers and, while not the last word in originality, it is nevertheless astonishing in its poise and deep craftsmanship.…
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The 7th anniversary of the Hartwick Seminary Fire Department, contaminated salted smoked split herring and the final book collection for the Friends of the Village Library of Cooperstown's Summer Book Sale are among the topics covered in today's news briefs.…
Information about roundabout project detours in the City of Oneonta, reports of Mpox in Onondaga County and Richfield Springs' Friendship Craft Festival are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
"Talking Opera" dates, opening of a new water trail in Cooperstown, a screening of "Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP" and the result of the recent Cooperstown Fire Department elections are among the topics covered in this week's many news briefs.…
Fenimore Chamber Orchestra continues its commitment to Cooperstown and the surrounding area in two most important ways. An anonymous donor presented Fenimore Chamber Orchestra with a gift to make certain that children and up to two accompanying adults, high school and university students should all be able to attend our concerts for free.…
“We really wanted to highlight the accomplishments of our young people in the entire country. There are so many talented people that we feel needed recognition,” said Thomas Wolf, chair of FCO’s Governing Board of Directors.…
Thomas Wolf, chair of the FCO Governing Board, said, “This shows the involvement of the community and the trust that we will be around for many years. All gifts received from now until October 9 will be doubled. If you’ve been considering a gift to Fenimore Chamber Orchestra, now is the time.”…
News from the Noteworthy from Fenimore Chamber Orchestra Orchestra Preps for Start of Third Season Fenimore Chamber Orchestra came about as the result of a conversation held in 2021, during the height of the worldwide pandemic, by its founders Thomas Wolf, Rosemary Summers and Maestro Maciej Żołtowski. Observing that the artistically-rich community of Cooperstown lacked a chamber orchestra, and undeterred by the challenges and doubts of naysayers, the trio’s determination to enrich the region’s musical tapestry began. Prominent members of…
The big surprise of the afternoon came via “SteamPunk” (which gave the concert its name), by David Bruce. A truly contemporary and quite clever work, it has gone on to be widely performed by leading ensembles around the world.…
“This is yet another manifestation of how the community has come together to support us. It is greatly appreciated,” said Rosemary Summers, FCO director of operations.…
