Is
there a sound more distinctive than the delicate notes from a harpsichord? Is
there an instrument more closely associated with a historical style than the
harpsichord is with Baroque music? Probably not.
A
concert at St. Mark’s will feature our harpsichord and music by three master
composers of the Baroque period: J. S. Bach, G. F. Handel, and Domenico
Scarlatti.
The
concert is Sunday, March 1st, at 7:00 p.m. It is free and all are
welcome. An offering will be taken to support future musical events at St.
Mark’s.
Dr.
Anita Boyle Renfroe of Fernandina Beach, last heard at St. Mark’s during our
recent Bach Vespers service, is our performing artist.
St.
Mark’s harpsichord was built in 1977 by Brian Stout and members of the
congregation. You can read more about its construction and artwork on the Music
from St. Mark’s blog at http://smljax.blogspot.com/2020/01/instruments-of-st-marks-harpsichord.html.
Please
join us for this special event and the reception that follows.
Dr.
Renfroe’s bio follows:
Dr. Anita Boyle Renfroe earned degrees
in piano performance with honors from Florida State University, Memphis State
University and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary School of Music.
Teachers include Edward Kilenyi, Maurice Hinson, Nelita True and Marvin
Blickenstaff.
Anita has performed solo piano, harpsichord, and organ
concerts and with orchestras in the United States and Europe. Venues in
Washington DC include the Kennedy Center, British Embassy, Folger Library, Fairfax
and the Arlington Symphony Orchestras.
Performances in Europe include concerts in England, France and Germany.
In 2016 Dr. Renfroe retired after 22 years as Director of
Keyboard Studies/ Professor of Piano at Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
She lives in Fernandina Beach, is President of the Jacksonville Music Teachers
Association and accompanist for the Amelia Island Chamber Singers and the
Songspinners.
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| Dr. Anita Renfroe |
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