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PARKWAY CENTRAL LIBRARY TO HOST MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
“CELEBRATE PHILADELPHIA PERFORMERS” ILLUMINATES THE LIVES AND CRAFT OF PHILADELPHIA-AREA MUSICIANS AND ENTERTAINERS
PHILADELPHIA, PA October 14, 2011—Beginning October 15 through November 27, the Free Library of Philadelphia will mount a new photography exhibition in the West Gallery of the Parkway Central Library. “Celebrate Philadelphia Performers” features iconic images of Philadelphia-area vocalists, musicians, and bands from a wide range of musical genres, from blues to classical to New Orleans funk and more. Curated by Sabina Clarke with photographs by Katharine Gilbert, “Celebrate Philadelphia Performers” illuminates the lives and craft of these diverse and talented musicians and entertainers.
“As the Free Library of Inspiration, we are proud to host exhibitions throughout the year, many of which pay homage to creative minds from around the world,” said Siobhan A. Reardon, President and Director of the Free Library of Philadelphia. “This most recent exhibition focuses on the talented artists who have given our city such a robust musical legacy.”
The Music Department at Parkway Central Library has a large number of CDs, LPs, and books about music and dance, as well as musical scores ranging from classical to contemporary pop music. It houses four large special collections, including the Edwin A. Fleisher Collection of Orchestral Music, which is the largest lending library of orchestral music in the world; the Drinker Library of Choral Music; the Chamber Music Collection; and the Sheet Music Collection.
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The Free Library of Philadelphia system consists of 49 branches, three regional libraries, the Parkway Central Library, and the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. With more than 6 million visits annually, the Free Library is one of the most widely used educational and cultural institutions in Philadelphia.
10/14/2011
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