Winter Concerts Coming Soon To Summit Library

SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Free Public Library is hosting several winter concerts this December that are open to the public.

From Slavic folk and classical music to holiday tunes, the library will host a variety of concerts in the coming month.

A family-friendly winter concert with Yosi will first be held on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 2 to 3 p.m. This concert will feature a variety of Christmas, Hanukkah and winter songs.

According to the library's announcement, Yosi will lead a lively rendition of "My Little Dreidel," the comical "She Just Doesn't Get It," (where one frustrated brother can't seem to teach his young sister anything about Hanukkah), as well as popular Christmas favorites like "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" and "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer."

“With upbeat punk/rock-infused songs from his 5 award-winning albums, as heard on Sirius/XM and other children's programming, Yosi gets the kids on their feet dancing, laughing and singing,” says Yosi’s bio at www.yosimusic.com. “Yosi has created various interactive and educational themed shows that bring joy to thousands of young children and their adults at schools, libraries, and concert stages.”

Attendees should also watch out for an appearance from "The Grinch" at the event.

Then on Sunday, Dec. 11 from 2 to 3 p.m., the library will hold a concert with Dr. David Podles called "Journey Through the Slavic in Music."

"Acclaimed international concert violinist Podles brings a rich, interwoven culture through a musical travel of the Slavic countries," the library wrote.

Podles will perform folk and classical music from countries such as Ukraine, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Moldova, Russia, Slovakia, Macedonia and more.

"This is a thrilling musical tour showcasing specific music pieces as well as some classical pieces that represent this intriguing
culture," the library said.

Podles of Riga, Latvia is a laureate of three prestigious international competitions and received a PhD in music from a conservatory in Riga, according to his bio at http://www.metroymcas.org/.

Podles performed in symphony, chamber, opera and ballet theater orchestras both solo, in orchestra and on tour across Russia, including The Bolshoi and Kirov, throughout Europe and the U.S, his bio states.

More information about the library's events can be found on their website.

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