Piano by Nature: Resinosa Ensemble – Touch the Hand of Love

Resinosa Ensemble:
Touch the Hand of Love

Bridget Convey, piano
Eliza Meyer, cello
Joëlle Morris, mezzo-soprano

Saturday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 12 at 3:00 p.m.

The Resinosa Ensemble features Joëlle Morris, mezzo-soprano; Bridget Convey, piano; and Eliza Meyer, cello, and combines a love of chamber music with gloriously innovative programming.

For its 2025-2026 season, the Resinosa Ensemble will present the program Touch the Hand of Love, featuring the world premiere of “Three Paintings” by Maine composer Philip Carlsen. Philip selected poems by his wife, Franco-American poet Jeri Theriault, that were inspired by paintings of Marc Chagall, Andrew Wyeth, and Annette Lemieux. This program features a diverse collection of exquisite songs and instrumentals, exploring the depths of human love in its various forms.

The theme of love persists with the sensuous poetry of Tsu Yeh, elegantly set by Paul John Rudoi in “Midnight Songs,” alongside “Losaida, My Love” by 2024 Grammy winner Jessie Montgomery, whose music gracefully intertwines themes of social justice and the human experience.

The program is complemented by compositions from Barabara Strozzi, Chen Yi, Florence Price, Caroline Shaw, Amy Beach, and a delightful arrangement of Blossom Dearie’s “Touch the Hand of Love.” The Resinosa Ensemble’s commitment to showcasing diverse musical styles and composers, particularly those historically excluded, is exemplified in this captivating lineup.

PBN will present two concerts at Elizabethtown’s Hand House — one on Saturday, April 11th at 7 PM and the next on Sunday, April 12th at 3 PM. Doors will open 30 minutes before the performances, and we recommend arriving early to avoid check-in lines. Admission for concerts at Elizabethtown’s Historic Hand House is $20, with a special $5 rate for children 15 and under. We accept cash or checks at the door. Patrons may also make their donations online—look for the PayPal button at the bottom of any page of our website.

Please Note: Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, and reservations are strongly encouraged due to limited availability of chairs and parking spaces. We would like to also encourage you to ride share when possible, as our parking lot is more limited when there is snow and mud on the ground. You can reserve your spot via email at pianobynature@gmail.com or by phone at 518-962-8899. We look forward to seeing you all there!

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