Notes from the Aisle Seat Episode 2.17 - The ”Dandelion” Edition

Welcome to Season 02 Episode 17 - the "Dandelion" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.

This episode features interviews with Mr. Alberto Rey on the Art and Architecture Series Vermeer - The Blockbuster Exhibition, Dr. Robert Strauss on the Buffalo Gay Men's Chorus concert, and Mr. Jefferson Westwood with guest artist Mr. Jordan Weatherstone Pitts discussing the Commencement Eve Pops Concert.

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Time Stamps:

• Alberto Rey 3:34
• Dr. Robert Strauss 20:26
• Arts Calendar 38:05
• Jordan Pitts/Jefferson Westwood 40:14

Media:

• "Dandelion Wine", written and performed by Tommy Makum, from the album Live at the National Concert Hall, May, 2006, Shanachie Records
• "Bridge Over Troubled Water," written by Paul Simon and performed by Art Garfunkel, from the album Bridge Over Troubled Water, January 1970, Columbia Records
• "Concerto for Flute, 2 Oboes, Strings", composed by Johann Christian Schickhardt, from the album Baroque Music from the Netherlands, Musica ad Rhenum, 2014
• "Music of the Night," from the musical The Phantom of the Opera, music by Andrew Lloyd Weber, lyrics by Tim Rice, performed by Michael Crawford with the London Symphony Orchestra, September 2017
• "Dandelion Wine"; written and performed live by Claire Kelly, from her album The Scenic Route, March 2021

Artist Links:

• Alberto Rey
  • Biological Realism: Niagara River, Western NY
• Vermeer: The Blockbuster Exhibition
• Dr. Robert Strauss
  • Buffalo Gay Men's Chorus
• Jordan Weatherston Pitts
  • Commencement Eve Concert RAC