CHLOE AND VIBHAS IN CONCERT

Chloe Boelter, Vibhas Kendzia and Beth Boelter received a standing ovation from the more than 80 concert goers on Sunday, September 27, 2009. It was an afternoon of enchantment with Chloe making her debut as singer and cellist and Vibhas adding his artistry on Indian flutes, sax and piano. Who are these musicians?

Chloe Boelter:

Chloe, age 14, has been singing as long as she can remember, joining the Elgin Children's Chorus of Elgin, Illinois, when she was 8. In addition to singing, Chloe plays the cello in her school orchestra and the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra. Through the youth orchestra, she had the awesome privilege of performing with world-class violinist Midori in a November, 2008 concert. This once-in-a-lifetime experience won't ever be forgotten.

Beth Boelter:

Beth has accompanied all three of her children in recitals and programs through their years in school. She is an active supporter of the arts in the Chicago suburbs and serves as Board President for the Elgin Children's Chorus.

Vibhas Kendzia:

Vibhas grew up in West Germany and has studied piano and flute since he was five. After completing his academic studies at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt, he continued instruction in flute, piano and traditional instruments from many countries, all influential in his creation of original world music, melding genres from East to West.

His work and personal curiosity brought him to India where he was introduced to meditation and the beautiful classical sounds of the Bansuri, a native bamboo flute.

Now Sedona, Arizona is home where he was introduced to the haunting sound of the Navajo Indian flutes.

Vibhas has worked for and performed with many international artists. See his web site at www.musicfromthegarden.com

This concert was sponsored by Nueske's Applewood Smoked Meats. Refreshments were provided by Nueske's Applewood Smoked Meats and Lisa's Sweet Shoppe Bakery and Catering.