Overview and Significance of Project In a world increasingly structured and filled with distractions, The Serendipity Project celebrates the power of serendipity—those good chance happenings that can open the door to new possibilities. Through affordable performances at accessible venues, free interactive workshops for all ages, and a culminating album featuring recently composed works by four leading composers, this multifaceted initiative creates space where serendipitous moments can be embraced, encouraging audiences and participants to remain open to possible opportunities and connections.
“BOOK SERENDIPITY” WORKSHOPS Audience members can pick any book they please, open to a page, and listen as flutist Laura Lentz improvises music based on what’s on the page. Saturday April 26, 2025 - Strong National Museum of Play, Rochester Saturday May 31, 2025 - Rochester Public Library (South Ave.) Thursday June 26, 2026 - Winton Public Library (611. Winton Rd. N)
PROGRAM Gabriela Lena Frank (Canto dei Harawi: Amadeoso: flute, clarinet, piano) - only on Saturday May 10 Missy Mazzoli (Magic With Everyday Objects: flute, cello, piano) - only on Saturday May 10 Marc Mellits (Discrete Structures: flute + string quartet) JacobTV (Serendipity 2: alto flute, string quartet, tabla)
with: Beo String Quartet Tom Nanni tabla Svetlana Garitselov cello Jacob Ertl piano Marcy Bacon clarinet workshop led by Katie Fittipaldi
This project is made possible in part with funds from the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Aid to Localities Individual Artists Grant Program, Netherlands American Foundation, and individual supporters including: Mariko Tamate, Kitty & Nick Jospe’, Elliott, Gabriella & Vincenzo Albano, Laura Smoller, Joanne, Maggie, Jenny Cline, Helga Swatzak, Richard Keefer, Maria Brandt, Amy, Katie Dancer, and several anonymous donors. THANK YOU!
