South Central Region: New York State Performers, Programmers & Related Resources for Public Libraries & Groups


Performer Information
Performer name:	Kathleen Shimeta
Phone:	212-222-3321
Mailing address:	44 West 96th Street, Apt. 4C New York, NY 10025-6563
E-mail address:	kshimeta@aol.com
Website:	http://www.kathleenshimeta.com
Performer's agent:	Dan Holland, Spessard Management 212-665-4407
Previous appearances at:	Festival of Women Composers, Hartford, CT, University of Missouri, St. Louis, MO, Peninsula Library, Lawrence, NY, Library of Congress - Washington DC, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX Contact information for New York State Public Libraries
Information last updated:	04/11/2012

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Program
Category
Description
Fee

Life, Love, Song! A Visit with Gena Branscombe Literature- Poetry,
Music,
Performing Arts- Theater

This show is a tribute to an inspiring composer whose life and work were well in advance of her time. A one-woman retrospective of Miss Branscombe's life showcases the romantic beauty of her exceptional music. A performance full of family entertainment, enchantment and inspiration! Composer Gena Branscombe was a leading figure in American classical music from 1905 until her death in 1977. Her richly melodic, award-winning body of work includes over 150 art songs, chamber music, choral works and piano compositions. An integral part of New York City and State musical life in her time, Miss Branscombe was also the founder and leader of the Branscombe Choral, with an illustrious career that included performing and conducting for kings, presidents and the celebrated figures of her time.
$1001- $3000

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Program	Category	Description	Fee
Life, Love, Song! A Visit with Gena Branscombe	Literature- Poetry, Music, Performing Arts- Theater	This show is a tribute to an inspiring composer whose life and work were well in advance of her time. A one-woman retrospective of Miss Branscombe's life showcases the romantic beauty of her exceptional music. A performance full of family entertainment, enchantment and inspiration! Composer Gena Branscombe was a leading figure in American classical music from 1905 until her death in 1977. Her richly melodic, award-winning body of work includes over 150 art songs, chamber music, choral works and piano compositions. An integral part of New York City and State musical life in her time, Miss Branscombe was also the founder and leader of the Branscombe Choral, with an illustrious career that included performing and conducting for kings, presidents and the celebrated figures of her time.	$1001- $3000