THE 2008 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL-INSTITUTE AT ROUND TOP Starting on Saturday June 7, 2008 through Saturday July 12, 2008, at Festival Hill, 248 Jaster Road, Round Top, TX 78954
Information and reservations: (979) 249-3129
www.festivalhill.org

For the 38th time, after a record registration of more than 500 applications and competitive auditions of Young Artists seeking training and experience in orchestra, chamber music and solo repertoires in a dedicated place, the International Festival-Institute at Round Top, founded by concert pianist James Dick, will present its gala orchestral opening performance on Saturday June 7, 2008 at 8:00 pm.
The Young Artists average age is 21.5. They come from 40 conservatories and 14 nations. Arriving on Sunday June 1, they will start rehearsing on Monday June 2 an all-Russian music program conducted by Christoph Campestrini (Round Top debut), Gregory Vajda, Charles Olivieri-Munroe, Jean-Marie Zeitouni (Round Top debut), Grant Llewellyn, the annual 'Patriotic Concert' conducted by Lawrence Isaacson (on Sunday June 29) and an "American Music Salute" conducted by Kenneth Woods on Friday July 4.
The distinguished soloists include pianist Eteri Andjaparidze, violinists Kevork Mardirossian and Gregory Fulkerson, violist Yuval Gotlibovich and saxophonist Timothy McAllister. Three additional Chamber Orchestra programs will be featured on Friday evenings conducted by Christoph Campestrini, Emilio Colon and Jean- Marie Zeitouni. The Annual Young Persons' Concert on Tuesday June 17 will be conducted by Emilio Colon. Chamber music will be part of the feast! Our 35 international faculty members and the Synergy Brass Quintet will display their outstanding talents in a vast repertoire encompassing three centuries of music making from J.S. Bach to Jennifer Higdon.
Weekly master classes are open to the public in the beautiful Edythe Bates Old chapel.

THE PROTECTION OF THE HOLY
THEOTOKOS RUSSIAN ORTHODOX
CHURCH.

The next scheduled Divine Liturgy is Sunday, July 13, 2008.

Dear Brothers and Sisters!

The Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Theothokos invites you for services

Address: 5401-B Clay Avenue, Austin, TX 78756
We have Vespers the 2nd Saturday of each month at 7:00 pm, and Liturgy the 2nd Sunday of each month at 9:30 am, which is usually followed by a short meeting and trapeza, or common meal.

On the Sundays when no Liturgy is held, we gather at the church for Hours and Typika services. After refreshments Fr. Aidan, monk, is giving talks on the history and spiritual meaning of the holy icons in our church. After this talk, we have a brief music rehearsal.

There are also occasional celebrations for special feasts, and other activities (to be announced).

We are currently an English language church (with some Slavonic) of the Russian Orthodox Church under the Diocese of Chicago and Mid-America.

Directions: From Mopac (Loop 1) take exit 2222/Northland Dr. and go east towards Burnet Rd. (FromI-35, take exit 2222/Koenig Ln. and go west toward Burnet Rd). Turn south on Burnet Rd. and go straight, passing next traffic light. After the light look for the sign of Thundercloud Subs on your left, turn left to Houston St. just before the Subs, then take the first quick right to Clay Ave., Halina European Skin Care will be immediately on your left. Our chapel is located behind the Halina building in the mobile house.

For more information, please visit the church’s website: www.russianorthodoxaustin.org

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