Porchfest

We had a wonderful concert today at Brookdale’s Porchfest! The program opened with a strong start by the Chamber String Ensemble, featuring five talented young musicians performing Beethoven’s Ode to Joyride and Blueberry Rondo—the latter being a special piece some of them helped compose during the MCYO summer camp. Next came two outstanding violin duets: Love Theme and Humoresque. Both pieces were beautifully expressive, and the performers conveyed their emotions with remarkable depth. Between the ensembles, we enjoyed several spectacular solo performances, ranging from Vivaldi’s Concerto in A Minor to Paganini’s Concerto No. 1, each leaving the audience deeply impressed. To close the program, our Parent-Student Ensemble delivered an energetic and joyful finale with Can-Can, Vivaldi’s Winter Largo, and Radetzky March. Their lively performance captivated everyone and left the crowd buzzing with delight long after the concert ended. (Reported by Jacqueline Chung)