On Tuesday, we will be attending the Fiddlesticks performance. Enjoy this blurb about the performance.
The dynamic string trio Fiddlesticks! consists of violinist David Gusakov, violist Hilary Hatch, and cellist Bonnie Klimowski. Their performances for schoolchildren are designed to introduce students to the most important members of the symphony orchestra and to make some of the key concepts in classical music-making come alive. Longtime members of the VSO, the performers are funny, friendly, interactive—and superior musicians. As a former member of Banjo Dan & the Midnite Plowboys, David adds a unique twist to their presentation with his strolling rendition of "Sweet Georgia Brown," and Bonnie demonstrates "Godzilla," the double bass.
Fiddlesticks! has been one of our most popular trios since they played 57 performances as part of our Artists-in-Residence program in 1994. Stephen Metcalf from Randolph Elementary School wrote us the following: "Two hundred children were exposed to the world of strings, a world that, unfortunately, many of them have never encountered. The enthusiasm, professionalism, and personalities of the trio members kept the children on the edge of their seats throughout. It was an informative and delightful 45 minutes."
The Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s SymphonyKids education program reached over 23,000 schoolchildren last year at 159 schools in 128 different communities. The VSO’s traveling ensembles visit all corners of the state as part of the VSO’s SymphonyKids outreach program. These lively performances are met with overwhelming enthusiasm, as the musical ambassadors spread the word that classical music can be fun!
