Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra Yaakov Bergman, Conductor
Ara Berberian, Master of Ceremony
Trinity Church Choir, Owen Burdick, Dir. |
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| Shecheyanu | Schlossberg |
| Cantor and Trinity Church Choir |
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And Death Shall Have No Dominion (World Premiere)
Libretto by Carolyn Kizer
| Owen Burdick |
| Orchestra and Trinity Church Choir with Tenor and Soprano Soloists |
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| Kaddish for Cello and Strings | Tzvi Avni |
| Misha Quint, Cello |
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| Rainbow; the Eternal Round (World Premiere) | Michelle Ekizian |
| Maro Partamian, Mezzo |
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| Irish Melodies and Danny Boy | Orchestrated by Gerhardt |
| Robert White, Tenor |
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| The Abyss of the Birds from "For the End of Time" | Olivier Messiaen |
| Steven Hartman, Clarinet |
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| Rhapsody (Shout of a King) | Andre Hajdu |
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| Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah | G. F. Handel |
| Orchestra, Choir, Soloists and Audience |
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| The Interfaith Humanitarian Award for 2001 will be presented to Emmett, Mark and Phillip Laffey, in recognition of their gallant stand against prejudice and persistent battle for equality. They have shown both in their personal and business lives, a quality that the future and well being of our country will depend upon. They have also, with their deeds and actions, shown a sensitivity and respect for survivors of the holocaust. |
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| The Lifetime Achievement Award will be bestowed on Henry Ostberg
for his many philanthropies in a variety of charitable causes. He believes that individuals have choices and that real charity does not exist, unless one gives up something important to himself. The strength of his moral and ethical character is a shining light for others to follow. |
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| The 2001 Vision Award will be presented to His Eminence Archbishop Khajag Barsamian Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America. He has served as Chief Bishop since 1990. Archbishop Barsamian is a leader in numerous ecumenical organizations. |
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