Image by Sascha Diamond (click on image to make larger and more clear)
One of the organizers of last Saturday ‘s Rosemarie & Robin Russell Family Concert Series reports on the event:
The concert Saturday night went really well. The music was beautiful and the chapel was filled. We had to bring up chairs from the basement. There were about 200 people there at one time. With people leaving and others coming in late there were 220 there over the whole evening.
It turned out to be a family event, as we had hoped, with people of all ages.
…These family concerts are a unique opportunity for all ages and participants to learn about and appreciate the music. The programs are addressing a full range of people from first time concert goers to veterans, new neighbors and long-time residents. We are considering some adjustments, but the audience as a whole seemed very happy with the evening and the performers were thrilled.
Some audience comments:
Image by Mark Diamond
The musicians were:
Image by Thomas Diamond
Here’s some more from Coler-Goldwater Hospital performance:
The Public Outreach Performances On Monday, March 31, were well attended and particants were really appreciative and quite vocal at the end when Iris and Ralph asked them what they liked or didn’t like about the music. At Coler there were approximately 26 participants in the audience including about 5 therapists and at Goldwater about 48 participants including about 4 or 5 therapists. We’ve got plans to go back before the May 17 concert and at Coler we’re planning to also hold smaller, shorter sessions in Day Rooms on each floor for patients who can’t make it to the Atrium. At Goldwater, we’ll be in the auditorium next time, as their Activities Room was overflowing into the hallway.
Image by Mark DiamondI look forward to the next concert. Great Job!Main Street WIRE has more about Robin Russell’s work on behalf of Roosevelt Island.