Home for the Holidays: Renowned Artists with local roots return to Genesee County for a Benefit Concert

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BATAVIA, NY (08/04/2016)(readMedia)-- The International Peace Garden Foundation in conjunction with the Friends of the Batavia Peace Garden are bringing a premier event to Batavia and to Genesee County, that will launch the holiday season with and an event to be enjoyed by the entire family. Our Peace on Earth concert will feature Colleen Marcello, an acclaimed soprano in Western New York and the Irrera Brothers, who are world famous musicians. All three artists have roots in Genesee County. The Irrera's are graduates of Batavia High and Colleen's grandfather Philip Marcello was a former Mayor of Batavia. Together they proudly represent Batavia's rich Italian heritage.

The critically acclaimed Irrera Brothers have captivated audiences throughout the United States and abroad. The New York Concert Review cited their 2013 concert in Carnegie Hall as a "riveting and dynamic performance". Additional concert engagements have brought Joseph and John to notable venues such as the Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, the Eastman Theatre and internationally throughout France, Germany, Italy, Bulgaria and Latin America. With a range of educational venues, the brothers both received their doctorates in Musical Arts from the Eastman School of Music in 2014. Besides performing together and as soloists, the Irrera Brothers have served on the faculty at the Eastman School of Music and the Eastman Community Music School.

Ms. Marcello received her Master of Vocal Pedagogy and Performance from Westminster Choir College. A frequent area soloist, Ms. Marcello "won the audience over" as Sister Blanche of the Agony of Christ in Opera Sacra's recent production of the Dialogues of the Carmelites. She has also been a featured soloist under the baton of Robert Franz and Marvin Hamlisch with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Her musical talents have also led her to Off-Broadway musical theater in such productions as State Fair, the King and I and Fiddler on the Roof.

Another notable feature of this concert will be the Steinway piano co-sponsored by Denton Cottier and Daniels. Joseph Irrera is one of 500 Steinway musicians world-wide. The quality of the music at this event will be unparalleled, and will be a wonderful way to launch the holiday season.

The concert is on Sunday, November 13, 2016 from 4 - 6 p.m. at the Batavia High School Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at Roxie's Music Store and at the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce, or by calling 585-201-7100 or 585-343-2387. The ticket costs range from $15.00 for General Admission to $30 for VIP Tickets which also includes a Meet-the-Artist cocktail reception at the Dibble Center following the event. VIP tickets are very limited and available on a first-come basis. Student tickets are $10.00. Advance purchase is recommended.

This event is the brain-child of Paula Savage, the President of the International Peace Garden and a 1976 graduate of Genesee Community College. Thanks to Paula's leadership, Genesee Community College has an Honorary International Peace Garden for students and the community to enjoy on the campus.

Make this an early holiday gift for those friends and family who are music lovers. This advance notice will insure that you can put the date aside and mark it on your calendar. This is a great way to support the arts in Western New York

For further information please contact Paula Savage 585-300-9252 peacegarden@ipgf.org or Marie Giardino 585 813-3832 magiardino@genesee.edu

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