Bob and Helen Kull have created a sanctuary for the arts in Ewing.
The 1867 Sanctuary, a one-time Presbyterian Church, was scheduled from demolition in 2008 when the Kulls stepped up not only to preserve the now 149 year-old structure, but also to envision a platform for the performing arts in Mercer County. The hall was repurposed and reopened in February to regularly host musical events and theatrical productions.
It was during a rehearsal of the Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey there that the orchestra’s concertmaster, Vladimir Dyo, realized its potential as a venue for chamber music performances. He will be bringing together some of his friends and colleagues for a varied program to be presented at the venue on Monday night at 8:00.
On the concert will be a sonata for violin and guitar by Allen Krantz; three tangos for violin and guitar by Astor Piazzolla; a suite for solo cello by Gaspar Cassado; Frederic Chopin’s “Andante Spianato and Grand Polonaise Brillante” in E-flat major, Op. 22; Mauro Giuliani’s Serenade for Guitar, Violin and Cello, Op. 19; and Beethoven’s Piano Trio in B-flat major, Op. 11. Dyo will be joined by Krantz on guitar, Ovidiu Marinescu on cello, and Clipper Erickson on piano.
1867 Sanctuary at Ewing hosts not only classical music concerts. Upcoming events will also include jazz artists and theatrical productions, with the venue’s next open mic night scheduled for Nov. 25. This weekend, there’s cabaret and a one-man show. For a more complete schedule, visit http://www.1867sanctuary.org.
Then read my article in today’s Trenton Times.
http://www.nj.com/times-entertainment/index.ssf/2016/11/classical_music_vladimir_dyo_p.html
Photo of 1867 Sanctuary, located at 101 Scotch Rd. in Ewing, by my good friend and former editor, Michael Mancuso
