By Dennis Tupman
On April 21, a capacity audience at the 100 Mile United Church were enthralled with the virtuosity of classical American-Portuguese violinist Jack Glatzer.
He is known worldwide as a specialist in performing extremely difficult violin repertoire for the solo violin. Paganini, Locatelli, Bach, and Geminiani are but four of the composers who have written for the solo violin.
“Spellbinding,” an audience member was commenting as he left the theatre. “How can a single violin manage all those sounds?”
Glatzer appeared in concert 100 Mile House last year while visiting friends in this community. After completing concerts in the United States, he is now returning to Portugal where he lives.
“I love playing in small communities and making direct contact with people I now regard as friends,” he says. “And I would love to return again next year for a visit.”
The audience was also delighted by the contribution of local artists Alex Zamorano, Curtiss Wolfe and a new vocal group, Silk, featuring local vocalists Mary-Ann Robertson, Karen Graham, Marilyn Buyar, Frances Higgenson and Christiane Nauen.
Gate receipts after expenses were donated to local charitable group Fishes & Loaves Outreach Society.
