Local News from Marbletown, Rochester, & Rosendale
A century-old baby grand piano with a storied Broadway past is about to take center stage again, this time in the intimate surroundings of The Muse, Rosendale's community-centered home for music and the arts. The Muse will present, “Welcome Home, Dolly!,” a three-hour musical celebration featuring a parade of pianists and fellow musicians exploring the remarkable range and character of its newest resident, 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Muse, 1 Madeline Lane, Rosendale. Affectionately named Dolly, the piano accompanied the original Broadway cast of “Hello, Dolly!” during the Carol Channing years, 1964–1970. More than a century after she was built and following an extensive restoration by Hudson Valley master piano restorer, tuner, and pianist Michael Schirmer, Dolly has found a permanent home at The Muse, thanks to Schirmer's generous donation.
As preparations for the celebration progressed, participating musicians embraced the opportunity to make the occasion a benefit for The Muse, contributing their time and talents to support the venue's mission to champion artists of every discipline throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond. The afternoon promises a musical journey across genres, from jazz, blues, and classical to folk, funk, gospel, Broadway, cabaret, ragtime, rock, and world music. Soloists and ensembles will take turns bringing Dolly's many colors, moods, and sonic surprises to life.
Rather than a conventional concert, “Welcome Home, Dolly!” will unfold as a musical relay, with each performer offering a distinct interpretation of what this remarkable instrument can do.
Admission is a sliding scale beginning at $20. For tickets and more information, visit themuserosendale.org
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A century-old baby grand piano with a storied Broadway past is about to take center stage again, this time in the intimate surroundings of The Muse, Rosendale's community-centered home for music and the arts.
