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abstract painter aaron Reed Selected as The 39th artiGras

Fine arts Festival Commemorative poster artist

The ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival presented by Tampa of the year at Valdosta State University. Post-college,
General Hospital is thrilled to announce that Aaron Reed, a he continued to hone his artistic skills, leading to a
talented painter hailing from Albany, Ga., has been selected remarkable evolution in his work over the years.
as the official poster artist for this year’s highly anticipated Describing his artistic evolution, Reed shares, “I’m
event. With over a decade of dedicated participation in always learning from each piece. Over the last 20 years,
ArtiGras, Reed’s artistic contributions have left a lasting my art has become more abstract. i like the direction my
impact on both attendees and organizers alike. art is taking now and making someone ask, ‘What is the
artist trying to say?’”
ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival is proud to showcase the
work of an artist whose journey mirrors the festival’s
dedication to fostering creativity, diversity, and artistic
exploration. Reed’s Artistic Journey promises to be a
visual feast that resonates with attendees, encouraging
reflection on their own unique paths.
The ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival is set to take place Feb.
the range of emotions one feels while navigating the 17 to 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, at the Gardens
pursuit of contentment and fulfillment. North County District Park in Palm Beach Gardens.
Tucked to the side of the painting are palm trees, Reed’s exclusive poster, featuring Artistic Journey, will
symbolizing the essence of Florida with its idyllic weather be available for purchase during the festival, offering
and breathtaking landscapes. Reed’s choice of elements attendees an opportunity to take home a piece of this
reflects a keen appreciation for the beauty and inspiration extraordinary artistic celebration.
derived from the festival’s host state. ArtiGras showcases a juried exhibition of outstanding
Reed’s captivating piece, titled Artistic Journey, Aaron Reed’s artistic journey began unexpectedly fine art along with activities which include artist and
perfectly aligns with the festival’s theme for this year. The during high school when he enrolled in an advanced art chef demonstrations, the Hanley Foundation Youth Art
artwork serves as a visual representation of the diverse class to enhance his GPA while pursuing a passion for Competition Gallery and the Amazon ArtiKids Zone.
individuals encountered along life’s journey, accompanied basketball. Little did he know that this decision would Tickets are only $15 per day with advance purchase and
by the myriad of experiences that shape our paths. The use lead him to discover his love for art and a latent talent for children 12 and under are free. More information can be
of vibrant colors in Artistic Journey poignantly expresses creative expression. in 2005, Reed was named the artist found at artigras.org.
Review Of palm Beach Symphony

pinchas Zukerman and The folksy fiddling pleased the huge audience greatly, you could alderman and they let him rebuild The Halle, decimated
by the war, to 95 players.
have heard a pin drop their interest was so focused.
palm Beach Symphony And now for the Sibelius Second Symphony. During the A young 16-year-old, Oliver Bannister, became lead flutist;
Second World War i lived in Manchester, England. incendiary a woman from the Salvation Army Band led the trombone
By Rex A. Hearn bombs destroyed my father’s manicured lawns in 1941, but section, the highly esteemed, Maisie Ringham. And Joyce
Monday, Jan. 15 at the did not go off! My introduction to Sibelius was twofold. The Aldous was the timpanist. And so on. A year into his tenure
Kravis Center was a night BBC constantly played Finlandia by Sibelius to raise morale. they tackled Sibelius’s Second. it turned me into a believer.
to remember. So many Churches even put words to its magnificent ending. And it’s on an early L.P. recording which i still have. Maestro
artistic forces came together At 16, the war over, a colorful conductor from Gerard Schwarz and his Palm Beach Symphony Orchestra
to make it an evening of America took the podium of my local orchestra, The gave the performance of their lives last night. it was a brilliant
sweet memories. First came Halle, founded in 1848. it was Sir John Barbirolli who interpretation. Kudos to all and especially conductor Schwarz
Adolphus Hailstork’s Four had succeeded Arturo Toscanini as conductor of the New for rebuilding this wonderful orchestra which now surely
Hymns Without Words a York Philharmonic in 1937. He made demands of the city stands equal to and along with America’s big five.
delightful, tuneful work for
solo trumpet, masterfully
played by world renowned
Craig Morris, who now holds the chair of trumpet professor
in Miami’s Frost School of Music. Hailstork’s Four Hymns
reminds one of America’s wide open spaces, its lovely
original tunes and style surely influenced by that other great
American composer, Aaron Copland. Originally written for
organ accompaniment, this inspired orchestration begins
brightly continuing with touches of swing and jazz rhythms,
spirituals and “western music” reminiscent of Ferde Grofe.
The trumpet sounds out some very catchy tunes in each of
the four movements. It reassures the listener the “school of
cacophony” has been overcome by this wonderful composer,
now in his 80s teaching at Old Dominion University. The 747-PALM
Palm Beach Symphony accompanied trumpeter Morris with 747-7256
delicacy throughout except for a couple of French horn fluffs
in their entrances. They redeemed themselves in the Sibelius
Second Symphony later.
The incomparable Pinchas Zukerman appeared next to
play two pieces for violin and orchestra. His services to
music are legendary beginning as a solo violist moving
on to form his own chamber groups: an orchestra, quartet
and trio and now as an accomplished solo violinist with
the most refined sound you ever heard. He began with
Tchaikovsky’s Memory of a Dear Place. it’s a slow
concerto. But, for reasons unknown he put it to one side. How much will you
movement originally written for his magnificent violin
At the time he was recovering from a nervous breakdown.
Published posthumously in 1896 and orchestrated by the need to retire?
young composer Alexander Glazunov, it is dedicated to
the Ukrainian village of Brailove, where Tchaikovsky
recovered. Dear Place is a somewhat romantic piece Call to schedule a
in which the violinist seems to sing over the orchestral
accompaniment, and sing Zukerman did with such an one-on-one.
exquisite sweet tone. Tchaikovsky referred to its closing
as “a song without words.” Indeed it was a delight.
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