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Chronicle Special Can Irish, Italian, Jews and German peoples live together in peace and harmony, without racial indifferences destroying their socio-poiit- ical beliefs and lifestyles? This is the crux of playwright Kurt Weiil's Street Scene featuring the inngvative concept of 'Broadway opera', playing Fe . 28 to March 1 as Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Music's tttth anniversary celebrations. "Kurt Weill came to America from Germany, and with this production he has tried to see America from his point of view. He was fascinated with the phenomena of American Broadway, and blended his grand opera exper- tise to create what he calls a 'good show," said musical director and WLU symphony conductor' Dr. David Falk, head of WLU's opera pro- gram. The cast includes singers from Laurier's music faculty, which will be accompanied by the WLU symphony orchestra. Street Scene is the story of five poverty-strict- en families. The plot centres around Irish immigrants Frank and Rose Maurrant (Steve Chronicle Special 1985 marks the 300th anniversary of classical composers Handel and Bach. In fact, Feb. 23, was Frederic Handet's birthday so currently his magnificent music will be flowing everywhere for ears old and new to absorb and enjoy. K-W's own organ/harpsichord virtuoso Douglas Haas celebrates this noted occasion. with the music of Handel and Bach, and one other surprise composer from this classic period, in his own special way Friday, March lst in the intimate setting of the Centre in the Square's Studio. Haas cherishes a small collection of older harpsichords. in his Kitch- ener studio, actually copies of the originals. He plans to play two different instruments in Friday's concert. "My repertoire for the evening consists of Bach's Partita tt? in C Minor, Handel's illustrious work based on themes and variations called Chacon, and seven sonatas 'v, 'Broadway opera' Fascinating combination in WLU Music's Street. Scene Haas' harpsichords honor anniversaries Opposite Watedoo Town Square LEONA by appointment only Mon., Tues., Wed. "Give us a try, we're sure you’ll come back" OPEN: “on, ma, Vlad. 9-6 Thu". a Fri. 9-9. Sat. " If You're _ Under Water Call The PROFESSIONALS 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS A WEEK 885-2060 I] HAIRSTYLING Men's Haircuts $300 w LEONA'S from Scarlotti. Yes, I'm playing Scariotti as well, because although many might not be aware of it, he was also from the same music era, and wrote a series ot 550 smalls altogether," said Haas from his Kitchener studio. Specifically for these Scarlotli pieces, Haas will be using an Italian harpsichord which he discovered in England in 1918. Haas, featured organist at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, began playing the harpsichord in his student days, and relinquished the pursuit until four years ago, when he decided to get back into 'the string of things'. Though harp is Haas' main con- cern at present, he is'also noted for his divine organ accomplishments which can be heard on various record labels. Tickets for this special night of Douglas Haas in celebration of musicmasters Handel, Bach and Searlotti are available at the Centre in the Square box office, 578-1570. Horst and Kathleen Brett) and Rose's mother played by Deborah Miller. Good Jewish neigh- bor Sam Kaplan is played hy‘vetenn Dennis Giesbrecht. "There's a couple of real show stoppers, including an ice-cream sextet. led by Lippo the Italian. Craig Ashton, who also doubles as the male dancing lead, Dick. Becky Haas plays his partner May. Street Scene has moments of lightness, but it is also a tragic situation." said Falk. "it probes and explores the relationships and sensitivities in five homes and their continually changing relation to each other. Street is; comparahle to a theatrical mosaic on the seedy side of the curb, filled with dialects, dancing galore and dramatic cresreMoes. - _ Choreographed by Gabby Macelli. this stylish effort is being presented through special ar- rangement with the Rodgers and Hammerstein Theatre Library, New York. Stage director and set designer Thomas Schweitzer now in his fifth consecutive year at WLU. has captured streetwise depth, using comers effectively, to depict Street Seene's lo, cale. a 746-1 520 WAVE YOUR FLAG Kitchener-Waterloo is a vibrant, prosperous community because of companies like yours. And now with Pmgress 'tri: a business profile of Kitchener-Waterloo, you have an opportunity to tell your own success story. 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