A concert to celebrate a life of words and music
Friday, January 27, 2012 at 8:00pm
Richardson Auditorium
in Alexander Hall
Princeton University


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About William H. Scheide

William H. ScheideBill Scheide is a musician, philanthropist and humanitarian. His life-long support of the arts, education, civil rights, health, and anti-poverty programs all express Bill’s belief that each member of the human family deserves a free and enlightened life.

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About the Vienna Chamber Orchestra

The Vienna Chamber Orchestra

Founded in 1946, the Vienna Chamber Orchestra has had especially important partners in principal conductor Carlo Zecchi as well as guest conductors Yehudi Menuhin and Sándor Végh. More recently, artistic directors have included Philippe Entremont, Ernst Kovacic and Christoph Eberle.

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About the Russian Chamber Chorus Of New York

The Russian Chamber Chorus Of New York

The Russian Chamber Chorus Of New York was founded in 1984 by Artistic Director and Conductor Nikolai Kachanov. Over the course of twenty-seven years, the chorus has become America’s preeminent Russian vocal ensemble and one of the world’s greatest ambassadors of the Russian creative spirit. Known for its stylistic versatility, richness of sound and subtlety of expression, RCCNY commands a wide repertoire, from ancient liturgical chants to world premieres by leading contemporary composers.

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About Princeton Public Library

William H. Scheide

Hailed by The New York Times as "the model for the modern library," Princeton Public Library is a vibrant and vital public institution that is at the heart of community life in Princeton. More than 90 percent of Princetonians are cardholders and the library welcomes more than 2,000 visitors per day, finding in "the community's living room" the resources needed to enrich their lives and help them realize their dreams.

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Concert Program

Mark Laycock, conductor
Jaime Laredo, violin
Sharon Robinson, cello
Vienna Chamber Orchestra
Russian Chamber Chorus of New York

Mozart
Overture to the Marriage of Figaro, K. 492

Brahms
Concerto for Violin and Cello
in A minor, Op. 102 (“Double”)

~ intermission ~

Beethoven
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92

arr. Laycock
Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture
(Special Birthday Version)