The Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra community of musicians and composers made a phenomenal effort to continue to practice their art and stay in touch with their audience during Covid-19 lockdown. The silver-lining was developing new skills and finding new friends.
INTERMEZZO No. 1 – Anne Lauber – Maximos Farmakidis with Dimitra Maragnozis –
INTERMEZZO No. 1 from Three Intermezzos for Double Bass and Piano; composed by Anne Lauber; Performed by Maximos Farmakidis (Double Bass) and Dimitra Marangozis (Piano). About the composer: ANNE LAUBER
Bach’s Prelude from Suite No. 6 in D major
This performance of J. S. Bach’s “Prelude from the Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major” features Ellamay Mantie. The 6th suite was written for a five-string instrument, which is
Chris Wind’s Lament for Contrabass
Chris Wind’s Lament for Contrabass, arranged for and performed on bass by Maximos Farmakidis. Originally written for the viola, this arrangement, performance, and video effectively represents how many of us
THE CHRISTMAS SONG – Performed by Dr. Lisa Tahara
Composed by Robert Wells and Mel Tormé; Performed by Dr. Lisa Tahara, piano; Arrangement by Phillip Keveren. “The Christmas Song” (commonly subtitled “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire” or, as
Pietro Yon’s “Gesù Bambino” – Kaye Royer, Ronald Royer, and Lisa Tahara
Kaye Royer, clarinet; Ronald Royer, cello; Lisa Tahara, piano. Composed by Pietro Yon. “Gesù Bambino” is an Italian Christmas carol composed by Pietro Yon in 1917, and part of our
MILONGA EN RE – Astor Piazzolla – Maximos Farmakidis with Dr. Cecilia Lee
Astor Piazzolla, composer; Performed by Maximos Farmakidis, flute, and Dr. Cecilia Lee, piano. —————- A message from Maximos: I am a contrabassist. When I work on a new solo piece
Footprints of the Sun – Mikis Theodorakis – Maximos Farmakidis
East of the Aegean, Suite for Violoncello and Piano (excerpts), composed by Mikis Theodorakis; Maximos Farmakidis, contrabass; Dr. Cecilia Lee, piano. “The Footprints of the Sun” (Οι Πατημασιες του Ηλιου)
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Brandon Gilbert, filmmaker and animator; Ronald Royer, new 2021 music composer On a planet ruled by alligator-type beings, a tiny crab is being bullied. When a tiny green alien shows
Gravity – Animated Short Film
Ailin Liu, filmmaker and animator; Steven Webb, 2021 music composer When a young woman dreams of love, will she be able to keep her feet on the ground? This engaging
