The Sacramento Saturday Club held its first concert/meeting of 2007-2008 on Saturday, October 20, at the beautiful home of CSUS Music Department faculty members and well-known and talented musicians, John Cozza and Robin Fisher.
Ms. Leah Nieman, an accomplished pianist and musical educator, was the soloist for the evening’s gathering. She was warmly greeted by approximately 45 attending Saturday Club members. Ms. Nieman’s program consisted of Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin’s Sonata No. 2 in G# minor, sometimes referred to as the “Sonata Fantasy,” and Robert Schumann’s Fantasy in C Major, Opus # 17.Before performing both pieces, Ms. Nieman provided interesting background information about the composers and the specific pieces. Both the sonata and fantasy were wonderfully evocative and beautifully performed.
Greeted with resounding and enthusiastic applause, Ms. Neiman, as an encore, performed Felix Mendelssohn’s “Spinning Song,” from the Song without Words Collection.
The meeting arrived at its sweet conclusion in the Cozza-Fisher’s dining room, thanks to the wonderful talents and diligent work of Mrs. Arlene Bradshaw and Mrs. Joan McCloud, the organization’s Board members for hospitality. Guests enjoyed sinfully delicious chocolate cake, among other treats and beverages. - Bruce Hubbard
Thanks, Bruce, for taking the time to share your thoughts and photos.
