Reit Duo Performance to Benefit Westchester Oratorio Society
contact: Vicki Lucas 914-672-3929
Enjoy a charming and inspirational harp and horn recital by the REIT DUO in support of the Westchester Oratorio Society— an afternoon of music, food and camaraderie at the South Salem Presbyterian Church on Saturday, March 21, 2 p.m. The program will feature works by J.S. Bach, Grieg, Villa-Lobos, Byrd, Playford, Dowland, traditional tunes from Armenia and the British Isles, and a few original works by Alyssa Reit.
The Reits have been performing together for over 40 years. Pete was an original member of the Broadway pit orchestra for Phantom of the Opera. He was acting assistant horn at the Met Opera for five years, played principal horn for over 30 years in the Westchester Philharmonic and Scandia Symphony orchestras, toured with the Bob Belden Jazz Ensemble, and performed all over the U.S. as a member of the Eastern Brass Quintet. He is currently principal horn in the Greenwich Symphony and is on the faculty at Vassar College.
Alyssa is a composer, arranger, harpist, and storyteller. She has performed with John Cage, toured Europe with the legendary Martha Clarke, and traveled the U.S. playing with the world famous vocal group, Anonymous 4. Her compositions include numerous theatrical-musical settings of myths, classic stories, and fairy tales, as well as solo, chamber, and orchestral compositions that have been played all over the world. Her full-length musical, “A Cricket’s Tale,” is being premiered later this year by the Brewster Theater Company. She was on the faculty of Manhattan School of Music Pre-College for over 20 years, and currently teaches out of her home studio.
In addition to being consummate professional musicians Alyssa and Pete are members of the WOS chorus where they get together with others to share their love of singing.
An artist reception hosted by the chorus will follow the performance. South Salem. Salem Presbyterian Church is located at 111 Spring Street. Tickets are $50 pp ($90 couple) and may be purchased through the WOS website. An event sponsorship for $250 includes two preferred seats and recognition in the program. Become a patrons for $500 and receive four preferred seats and program recognition. To RSVP, or for more information, email [email protected].
About Westchester Oratorio Society
Founded in 1997 and currently under the direction of David Štech, the Westchester Oratorio Society is dedicated to bringing high level musical performances of choral masterworks, early music and modern compositions to local audiences in northern Westchester, while at the same time giving its volunteer singers, students and others the unique opportunity of preparing for and participating in such events. In doing so, WOS provides a community and educational experience for amateur singers of all levels while bringing exceptional performances with professional orchestras and soloists to local audiences.