The Third Annual Florence Katz Memorial Concert brought more than 200 people to the temple March 27.
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Katie Johns
| 10:57 p.m. March 27, 2019
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Temple Beth Israel sang the praises of Jewish composers March 27.
But they also honored one of their own. On Wednesday evening, the temple hosted its third annual Florence Katz Memorial Concert.
Katz, who died in 2015, founded the temple’s choir and served as its director for 22 years.
During the concert, her legacy was honored as the temple’s choir performed a medley of baroque music and Broadway classics.
This year’s concert, which benefits the choir, celebrated Salamone Rossi, a violinist and composer, and other Jewish artists including Jerry Bock and Richard Rogers.
Additionally, the choir was joined by three special guests from the Sarasota Orchestra. Concert Master Daniel Jordan, Soloist Robyn Rocklein and Resident Pianist Jonathan Spivey all performed throughout the evening.
Following the concert, music enthusiasts enjoyed a dessert and champagne reception.
Florence Katz’s daughter Judy Vigder and Bob Vigder
Daniel Jordan, concert master of the Sarasota Orchestra performed the intro to “Fiddler on the Roof” with Jonathan Spivey, the resident pianist of the orchestra.
Sylvia Pastor, Debbie Cohen and Mac Spitzer helped prepare desserts and set up for the event.
Rabbi Stephen Sniderman welcomes the audience to the temple.
Ann Stephenson Moe, the conductor and artistic director for the choir, smiles as the concert begins.
Earl, Lily, Doris and Sunny Kaplan
The Temple Beth Israel Choir opened their portion of the concert with music from “Fiddler on the Roof.”
Following the concert, concert goers enjoyed dessert and champagne.
Jonathan Spivey, the resident pianist of the orchestra, performs during the concert.
Allan Goldfarb and Earl Gordon
Pink flowers adorned each table during the reception.
The Temple Beth Israel Choir performed various songs during the concert that ranged from baroque music to Broadway classics.
Daniel Jordan, concert master of the Sarasota Orchestra accompanies Robyn Rocklein, a soloist with the orchestra, during her performance of “Élégie.”
Ann Stephenson Moe, the conductor and artistic director for the choir, welcomes the crowd.
The Temple Beth Israel Choir performed various songs during the concert that ranged from baroque music to Broadway classics.
