TO A SOLDIER: A GREAT LIFE LOST IN WW1 (Music of Samuel Gardner, Fritz Kreisler, David Hochstein, Dmitri Shostakovich and William Kroll with guests artists Theodore Arm, violin; Palma Catravas, piano; Andrew Snow, viola and reader William Levering). Saturday, Oct 7th, 1pm, Carl Taylor Auditorium, Schenectady County Community College As we mark the 100th anniversary of America’s entry into the First World War and its devastation, a look at its effect on the artistic world provides a glimpse into the bravery, commitment and honor of the musician soldiers. Violinist David Hochstein, nephew of Emma Goldman, asked to serve on the front where he hoped to use his prodigious musical gifts to bring solace to the troops, as well as using his great intelligence to ably lead men. Killed in October 1918, Hochstein’s death was mourned by the musical community. This concert pairs readings of Hochstein’s letters, as well as those of other soldiers American, French and Austrian, with the searing piano quintet written by violinist Samuel Gardner to depict Hochstein’s life, along with music of Kreisler, William Kroll and Shostakovich to offer a unique and moving experience. Guest readers are Musicians of Ma’alwyck flutist Norman Thibodeau with Dr. William Levering, Pastor of First Reformed Church in Schenectady.