LUNCH WITH BOOKS LIVESTREAM: Zaffiro Trio - Reconnections

April 21, 2021
12:00pm - 1:00pm

If you attempted to watch our LWB Livestream of Zafffiro Trio yesterday at noon, you know by now that we experienced a catastrophic technical failure that was beyond our control. We apologize for that.

The good news is that Zaffiro Trio agreed to record their performance and send it to us. We will livestream the pre-recorded version today, Wed, April 21 at noon on our usual channels. Please joins us if you can. You also have the option of watching anytime on demand after today's broadcast.

Zaffiro Trio returns! Join us for a pleasant afternoon performance of classical music by our good friends from Pittsburgh. The program will feature live performances of Mozart & Beethoven - plus special surprise solos! The Trio is comprised of Tina Faigen (piano), Mary Beth Malek (clarinet), and Paula Tuttle (cello), all Faculty members at the University of Pittsburgh's Music Department.

This program will be available to watch live on Facebook Live, on YouTube, and on the OCPL website's LWB Livestream page.  Log into your Facebook or YouTube account during the program to leave questions for our presenters in the comments box. They will answer them during the live broadcast. 

ABOUT OUR PERFORMERS: Zaffiro Trio joins together the superb artistry of musicians Tina Faigen (piano), Mary Beth Malek (clarinet), and Paula Tuttle (cello). All three have extensive backgrounds in performance, recording, and teaching. Tina, in addition to her active solo career, has a library of published music editions, Mary Beth and Paula are both long-time members of the Pittsburgh Opera and Ballet Orchestras, and all three are faculty members at University of Pittsburgh. The Zaffiro combination of instruments provides the audience the opportunity to hear beloved works of the great masters, such as Brahms and Beethoven that are rarely heard in concert. Together these three founding members of Zaffiro Trio bring a unique quality of sound, expertise, and sensitivity to their ensemble that audiences adore.

Lunch With Books Livestream starts at noon on Facebook and YouTube.

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"Lunch With Books" is the library’s flagship program for adult patrons. These lunchtime programs feature authors, poets, musicians, historians, and more every Tuesday at noon. Bring lunch (to your computer), feed your brain!