Photo by Evelyn Battle
Cellist Peter Zay will be part of the trio performing at the Second Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon, May 21.
On Sunday, May 21 at 1 p.m. at the Second Baptist Church, Timothy Macrì (flute), Peter Zay (cello), and Scott Nicholas (piano) will present a program consisting of works by composers who, though seemingly unrelated in style, all rely heavily on the use of a strong melodic line.
The program will begin with John Rutter’s playful “Suite Antique” from 1979. Rutter, (who is well known by most as a prolific writer of choral music), presents us with six tuneful bon-bons all in his inimitable style. Next is Mr. Macri’s “Mass for flute and cello.” An almost literal use of the Gregorian “Missa Cum Jubilo” melodies pervades this utilitarian duo. We conclude with the one movement “Trio élégiaque” by Sergei Rachmaninov who wrote the work at 19 years of age. A richly romantic work that relies on a simple melody of four ascending notes.
Mr. Macri has been living and working in Boston for more than 25 years. He studied with Randolph Bowman, principal flutist for the Cincinnati Symphony and Lois Schaefer, retired flutist and piccoloist for the Boston Symphony.
Since his days as a student at the Boston and New England Conservatories, Macri established a unique and varied career as a flutist, singer, teacher and composer. He has been a featured soloist with orchestras in the United States and Europe, and works with some of the most talented musicians in the Boston area.
You can enjoy a variety of Macri’s musical performances at www.youtube.com/timmacri. A light reception following the concert will take place in Fellowship Hall, in the lower level of the Church. For more information, please call the Church office at 860-668-1661.