Christ Episcopal Church Hosts Free Violin and Piano Recital

Christ Episcopal Church Hosts Free Violin and Piano Recital

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NEWTON, N.J. (Sussex County) — According to WRNJ Radio, Christ Episcopal Church at 62 Main St. will host a free violin and piano recital on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 4 p.m., featuring works by Beethoven, Chopin, Amy Beach and Arvo Pärt.

The concert, titled “Evening Song: Music of Beethoven, Chopin, Amy Beach and Arvo Pärt,” pairs violinist Nicholas Currie with pianist Diana Greene, two musicians who have performed together for 20 years.

Currie and Greene Bring Two Decades of Partnership to Sussex County

Currie is the associate concertmaster of the Annapolis Symphony and the principal second violin of the Maryland Lyric Opera Orchestra. Greene is currently the organist and pianist at Christ Episcopal Church in Newton. Having collaborated for two decades, the duo recorded two albums together: Beethoven, Brahms, and Kreisler in 2010 and String Break in 2014.

Christ Episcopal Church Hosts Free Violin and Piano Recital

“Music connects us more deeply to the beauty and wonder of God’s creation. I am delighted that Diana and Nicholas are offering their talents, and that Christ Church creates space in our community where this caliber of musicianship is celebrated,” remarked the Rev. Chris Streeter, Rector, Christ Church Newton. “I hope that those who don’t normally spend Sunday mornings here will consider joining us for this exceptional concert.”

Free Admission, Reception in Parish Hall

The recital is free and open to the public, although a freewill offering will be collected. A reception in the church’s parish hall will follow the performance, giving attendees a chance to gather after the concert. For more information, call 973-383-2245 or visit www.christchurchnewton.org.

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