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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn: Francie's Prayer
Francie's Prayer
Music: Melody, Op.3 by Anton Rubinstein, arranged by Zara Lawler, Cynthia Shaw and Molly Goldman
Text: Betty Smith, from A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, adapted by Zara Lawler
From
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
an immersive song cycle of music and scene's from Betty Smith's novel
performed live by
Zara Lawler, flute
Cynthia Shaw, piano
Molly Goldman, violin
Kathryn McCreary, voice
at Sugar Hill Community Garden, NYC
October 2024
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is made possible in part with public funds from Creative Engagement and UMEZ Arts Engagement, regrant programs supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, the Howard Gilman Foundation and Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation (UMEZ) and administered by LMCC.
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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn: Molly Malone Game
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Molly Malone Game Music: Molly Malone, traditional Irish song, arranged by Zara Lawler, Cynthia Shaw and Molly Goldman Text: Betty Smith, from A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, adapted by Zara Lawler From A Tree Grows in Brooklyn an immersive song cycle of music and scene's from Betty Smith's novel performed live by Zara Lawler, flute Cynthia Shaw, piano Molly Goldman, violin Kathryn McCreary, voice at...
A Tree Grows In Brooklyn immersive song cycle: The Tree
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The Tree Music: Come Little Leaves by Franco Leoni, arranged by Zara Lawler, Cynthia Shaw and Molly Goldman Text: Betty Smith, from A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, adapted by Zara Lawler This is the first movement of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn an immersive song cycle of music and scene's from Betty Smith's novel performed live by Zara Lawler, flute Cynthia Shaw, piano Molly Goldman, violin Kathryn McCr...
Bourree I and II from Symmetrical Lives (Bach B Minor Suite)
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Bourree I and II from Symmetrical Lives Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067 Johann Sebastian Bach Performed live at Harlem School of the Arts Created by Zara Lawler Maja Cerar C. Neil Parsons Performed by Zara Lawler, flute Maja Cerar, violin with Rebecca Fischer, violin Colin Brookes, viola Alexis Pia Gerlach, cello Choreographed by C. Neil Parsons
Sarabande from Symmetrical Lives (Bach B Minor Suite)
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Sarabande from Symmetrical Lives Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067 Johann Sebastian Bach Performed live at Harlem School of the Arts Created by Zara Lawler Maja Cerar C. Neil Parsons Performed by Zara Lawler, flute Maja Cerar, violin with Rebecca Fischer, violin Colin Brookes, viola Alexis Pia Gerlach, cello Choreographed by C. Neil Parsons
Menuet from Symmetrical Lives (Bach B Minor Suite)
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Menuet from Symmetrical Lives Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067 Johann Sebastian Bach Performed live at Harlem School of the Arts Created by Zara Lawler Maja Cerar C. Neil Parsons Performed by Zara Lawler, flute Maja Cerar, violin with Rebecca Fischer, violin Colin Brookes, viola Alexis Pia Gerlach, cello Choreographed by C. Neil Parsons
Polonaise and Double from Symmetrical Lives (Bach B Minor Suite)
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Polonaise and Double from Symmetrical Lives Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067 Johann Sebastian Bach Performed live at Harlem School of the Arts Created by Zara Lawler Maja Cerar C. Neil Parsons Performed by Zara Lawler, flute Maja Cerar, violin with Rebecca Fischer, violin Colin Brookes, viola Alexis Pia Gerlach, cello Choreographed by C. Neil Parsons
Rondeau from Symmetrical Lives (Bach B Minor Suite)
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Rondeau from Symmetrical Lives Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067 Johann Sebastian Bach Performed live at Harlem School of the Arts Created by Zara Lawler Maja Cerar C. Neil Parsons Performed by Zara Lawler, flute Maja Cerar, violin with Rebecca Fischer, violin Colin Brookes, viola Alexis Pia Gerlach, cello Choreographed by C. Neil Parsons
Flute Set by Adolphus Hailstork with choreography by Emily Vartanian, performed by Zara Lawler
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Flute Set 1. Moderato con anima 2. Vivo 3. Lento e teneramente 4. Allegretto Live Performance by Zara Lawler Flute Set Composed by Adolphus Hailstork Choreography by Emily Smyth Vartanian Videography by Ismael Foernandez Sound Recording & Mixing by Jeanne Velonis
Chanukah Fireflies (short version)
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Arranged by Noelle Perrin-Bryson Performed by Zara Lawler
Symmetrical Lives LIVE wide shot
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“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.” -Rumi Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067 Johann Sebastian Bach I. Ouverture Rondeau Menuet II. Ouverture, Lentement Bourrée I and Bourrée II Polonaise and Double III. Ouverture Sarabande Badinerie Created by Zara Lawler Maja Cerar C. Neil Parsons Performed by Zara Lawler, flute Maja Cerar, violin wi...
Symmetrical Lives live at Harlem School of the Arts
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Symmetrical Lives Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067 Johann Sebastian Bach I. Ouverture Rondeau Menuet II. Ouverture, Lentement Bourrée I and Bourrée II Polonaise and Double III. Ouverture Sarabande Badinerie Created by Zara Lawler Maja Cerar C. Neil Parsons Performed by Zara Lawler, flute Maja Cerar, violin with Rebecca Fischer, violin Colin Brookes, viola Alexis Pia Gerlach, cello Ch...
Symmetrical Lives highlights
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Symmetrical Lives is an innovative production of J. S. Bach’s beloved Orchestral Suite in B-minor, created by flutist Zara Lawler, violinist Maja Cerar and choreographer C. Neil Parsons. Symmetrical Lives emerged from the pandemic experience and the artists’ desire to be together safely in a natural environment that afforded freedom of expression and room to play, and parallels the experience o...
9 Ways of Looking at the F Major Half Scale
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Zara Lawler and students share ways of playing and looking at the F Major Half Scale
Badinerie from Symmetrical Lives (Bach B Minor Suite)
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Badinerie from Symmetrical Lives (Bach B Minor Suite)
Rondeau from Symmetrical Lives
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Rondeau from Symmetrical Lives
Badinerie from Symmetrical Lives
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Badinerie from Symmetrical Lives
Bouree from Symmetrical Lives
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Bouree from Symmetrical Lives
Menuet from Symmetrical Lives
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Menuet from Symmetrical Lives
Symmetrical Lives
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Symmetrical Lives
13 Ways of Listening to Honeybee - HD 1080p
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13 Ways of Listening to Honeybee - HD 1080p
Fireflies with flute balances and xylophone
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Fireflies with flute balances and xylophone
Farm Concerts: Minuet for Goats
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Farm Concerts: Minuet for Goats
Farm Concerts: The Ants Go Marching
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Farm Concerts: The Ants Go Marching
Farm Concerts: Music for Chickens
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Farm Concerts: Music for Chickens
Danse de la Chèvre (Farm Concert)
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Danse de la Chèvre (Farm Concert)
March, JS Bach on flute, piccolo and alto flute
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March, JS Bach on flute, piccolo and alto flute
Flute Family Introduction
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Flute Family Introduction
JS Bach Minuet 1 (BWV 822)
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JS Bach Minuet 1 (BWV 822)
Cuckoo, with harmony and flute sign language
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Cuckoo, with harmony and flute sign language

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @suiteisme
    @suiteisme 12 днів тому

  • @endurolala1380
    @endurolala1380 19 днів тому

    you are awsome :) all of you

  • @10463lahti
    @10463lahti Місяць тому

    Beautiful music and narration!

  • @theflutarian
    @theflutarian 4 місяці тому

    😍

  • @nejlepsipikolistka
    @nejlepsipikolistka 7 місяців тому

    Lovely! Thanks for uploading!

  • @catitse2
    @catitse2 7 місяців тому

    Heart warming ❤❤ I just woke up and im loving to watch it

  • @Anbass1
    @Anbass1 7 місяців тому

    Понравилось. Музыка сама по себе и девушки прекрасны. Аллегории могут быть разными. Что хотели выразить?

  • @LaPsicomadriguera
    @LaPsicomadriguera 8 місяців тому

    Sounds beautifull

  • @Panda-pz3em
    @Panda-pz3em 8 місяців тому

    What a lovely combination of instruments.

  • @vericauglesic9960
    @vericauglesic9960 10 місяців тому

    Gledam i slušam ponovno i ponovno. Predivno! Sve čestitke protagonisticama

  • @sarahhenry8585
    @sarahhenry8585 Рік тому

    Wow!

  • @SeanOsborn
    @SeanOsborn Рік тому

    Awesome!!

  • @shermanballz
    @shermanballz Рік тому

    It is really cool how the tone changes as the flute moves around the room

  • @preranakulkarni7494
    @preranakulkarni7494 Рік тому

    More people need to see this 😤

    • @zaralawler
      @zaralawler Рік тому

      feel free to share!

    • @Thedreadedflutist
      @Thedreadedflutist 9 місяців тому

      @@zaralawlerwhat is this location and can this be rented out for recordings?

  • @nejlepsipikolistka
    @nejlepsipikolistka Рік тому

    Epiiiiiic!

  • @JeanneVelonis
    @JeanneVelonis Рік тому

    Very nice, both of you!

    • @zaralawler
      @zaralawler Рік тому

      thank you and also thank you.

  • @gaborkovacs
    @gaborkovacs Рік тому

    i'm here - anybody else around? :P / magnificient idea and realization - thx 4 sharing!

  • @nanthilrodriguez
    @nanthilrodriguez Рік тому

    You interpreted the sheet music wrong, if it isn't in "HIS" handwriting, it isn't a "TRUE" interpretation OBVIOUSLY... BACH didn't have printers in his lifetime

  • @nejlepsipikolistka
    @nejlepsipikolistka Рік тому

    More instrumental performances should be choreographed like this. What a delight for the senses!

  • @roberto759
    @roberto759 Рік тому

    😏 *PromoSM*

  • @nejlepsipikolistka
    @nejlepsipikolistka Рік тому

    Amaaaazing!

  • @MusicNerdMIDI
    @MusicNerdMIDI Рік тому

    Fantastic!!!

  • @bibianacarusi
    @bibianacarusi Рік тому

    you are very clear!!!! thank you so much!!!very usefull!

  • @JeanneVelonis
    @JeanneVelonis 2 роки тому

    Fantastic!!

  • @nycjak
    @nycjak 2 роки тому

    Oh my gosh! This is absolutely fantastic’. Every moment! Bravo to all concerned!

  • @Paul-un3ov
    @Paul-un3ov 2 роки тому

    ! MRote this comme

  • @shin-i-chikozima
    @shin-i-chikozima 2 роки тому

    My emotion Ìs unfathomable depths The wonderfulness of their performance Ìs far superior splendor From A corner of Tokyo where young leaves AR fragrant and Ìs full of the joys and the sorrows of the human world

  • @fanyu3196
    @fanyu3196 2 роки тому

    I love this song

  • @jillcrawford4147
    @jillcrawford4147 2 роки тому

    This is so beautiful and delightful. Had to watch more than once.

    • @zaralawler
      @zaralawler 2 роки тому

      That makes me so happy to hear! thank you!

  • @KaiTakApproach
    @KaiTakApproach 3 роки тому

    Outstanding rendition!

  • @nejlepsipikolistka
    @nejlepsipikolistka 3 роки тому

    I love the random decision to run in the first phrase. I bet that was hard to rehearse and film without laughing.

  • @bsmithpercussion
    @bsmithpercussion 3 роки тому

    The instrument swap + stop-animation moment in the Polonaise is precious - and the cinematography, choreography, and performance throughout are inspiring. Lovely work.

    • @zaralawler
      @zaralawler 2 роки тому

      Thank you! Glad you caught the instrument swap...it goes by so fast!

  • @donbaileynyc
    @donbaileynyc 3 роки тому

    Beautiful, very clever, engaging throughout. So cute.... and not to forget, beautifully performed.

    • @zaralawler
      @zaralawler 3 роки тому

      Oh, thank you! So glad you like it!

  • @nejlepsipikolistka
    @nejlepsipikolistka 3 роки тому

    Absolutely incredible! Choreography was amazing. Thank you

    • @zaralawler
      @zaralawler 3 роки тому

      Aww, shucks, thank you.

  • @IP-zk2fo
    @IP-zk2fo 3 роки тому

    i remember this, 1 of my favored menuet ever..i played flute 10 years ...and played in 2 classical orkesters. good job ! brings up memories :)))

  • @nejlepsipikolistka
    @nejlepsipikolistka 3 роки тому

    Tough crowd? More like the best crowd! They were peeping with happiness.

  • @lynnestukart7474
    @lynnestukart7474 3 роки тому

    I love this, Zara! What a beautiful moment with your daughter, and you have the full attention of the goats! <3

    • @zaralawler
      @zaralawler 3 роки тому

      Thanks so much for watching and commenting! We were having a great time…and glad the goats were too. 😂

  • @ajdanarat3537
    @ajdanarat3537 3 роки тому

    I love flute

  • @stephendavies5528
    @stephendavies5528 3 роки тому

    Absolutely lovely thank you!

  • @judydrtina1660
    @judydrtina1660 3 роки тому

    New fan here. Wow, Zara, this is wonderful!

  • @sirya-bookie9495
    @sirya-bookie9495 3 роки тому

    0:00 - Prelude 1:22 - Fugue

  • @shin-i-chikozima
    @shin-i-chikozima 3 роки тому

    Debussy's music is the humanity's lullaby , and the cradle gently cradled by God This familiar masterpiece they play with splendid skills and breathtaking techniques is comfortable to the ears and the mind From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵

  • @fadhlanfaidhan5311
    @fadhlanfaidhan5311 3 роки тому

    Cool!

  • @wholemilky
    @wholemilky 3 роки тому

    I'm 10 years late, but this is seriously awesome.

  • @shin-i-chikozima
    @shin-i-chikozima 3 роки тому

    I am mesmerized by their unsurpassed performance and the aesthetics of Debussy From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵

  • @yerbabuena2984
    @yerbabuena2984 4 роки тому

    The lovely daughter steals the mother's "show"...hahaha... so funny!

  • @lifesamusicalKE
    @lifesamusicalKE 4 роки тому

    I love the sound of the alto flute. The contrabass flute doesn't make sense especially as the blowing is so tedious. Thanks for the video, your handy assistant kept us engaged!

  • @FEMACUBE
    @FEMACUBE 4 роки тому

    Is the girl speaking sign language?

  • @brokenbutterfly3178
    @brokenbutterfly3178 4 роки тому

    He's playing music for his plants?? What kinda weirdo is that 😕