On Friday, Jan. 16, an accomplished, lifelong pianist will present an autobiographical recital at the Kennett Friends Meeting.
The free program, made possible by the Hadley Memorial Fund, will feature Rollin Wilber, a Philadelphia-based musician who shares the influences of strong musical presences in his life. Raised in the New York area within an extended family of professional classical musicians dating from the late 19th century, Wilber lived in a musical performing environment since birth.
He began piano studies at age 8 with his grandmother (a rare female concert violinist in 1901). Because he showed natural musical ability and a strong desire to play the piano, he was fully encouraged by his family to pursue music. He started performing publicly at the age of 16, and became serious about his development in his college years.
Wilber dedicated much of his 20s and 30s to performing and studying. From this, he began to think deeply about the sharing of music with his audiences, students, and other listeners, building a lifelong belief in the power of fine music, its effect on people, and their need for it. This has continually grown as he works on the enhancement of his musical communication abilities.
According to his website, Wilber has performed for 40 years, including concerto solos with local orchestras. “I believe that sharing music from the performer’s point of view is an extraordinary pathway to reach people, young and old, with the meaning and power of music,” he says. “For many, I find that sharing my personal approach to music has been conducive to closer listening.”
Friday night’s presentation, which begins at 8 p.m., is entitled “A Legacy of Musical Wealth with Rollin Wilber, Pianist.” Kennett Friends Meeting is located at 125 W. Sickle St., Kennett Square, Pa., 19348. To obtain free tickets, visit http://hadley-memorial-fund.ticketleap.com/a-legacy-of-musical-wealth/.
The Hadley Memorial Fund was established by Charles C. Hadley in his 1916 will, and then augmented by his sister, Irene Hadley Baird, to honor their parents, Theodore D. and Elizabeth A. Hadley. In addition to providing free admission, the programs aim to further the civic betterment, social welfare and education of the people of Kennett Square and the surrounding area.
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