Tag: Concertina

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Children of the Universe

“Fibers & Filemonts” drawn with pastels during orchestra rehearsal by Leslie Bender on June 3, 2025
“Children of the Universe” composed and performed with guitar and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on September 5, 2025.

Note: Safe Harbors of the Hudson is proud to host an exhibition of paintings by Leslie Bender, titled “Passionate Pairings”as inspired by her collaboration with the Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra. Leslie Bender’s artwork will be on display in the Lobby at the Ritz | 107 Broadway | Newburgh, NY 12550 from September 25, 2025 through October 27, 2025. Opening Reception is on September 25, 2025 from 6 PM to 8 PM.

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Stoic to the end

“Tree spirit” photographed in the forest by Sanford Ross Bender on August 27, 2025
“Stoic to the end” composed and performed with guitar and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on August 29, 2025.
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Summer elegance

“Great Blue Heron” photographed at Newtown Creek, Bucks County, Pennsylvania by Sanford Ross Bender on August 23, 2025.
“Newtown Creek” composed and performed with guitar, banjo, and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on August 16 & 23, 2025.
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Discovery

“Zinnias” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender in Bucks County, Pennsylvania on August 1, 2025
“Found!” composed and performed with guitar, concertina, and glockenspiel by Sanford Ross Bender on August 3, 2025

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Lantana bloom

“Lantana bloom” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender at the Churchville Nature Center Butterfly House in Bucks County, Pennsylvania on July 19, 2025.
“Lantana bloom” composed and performed with guitar and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on July 20, 2025.
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A wordless song

“Toledo Cathedral” photographed in Spain by Sanford Ross Bender in November, 2023.
“A wordless song” composed and performed with voice, guitar, and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on July 17, 2025.
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The royal way

“Galleon replica of the Royal Galley” serviing in the 1571 Battle of Lepanto – Barcelona Maritime Museum” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender in November, 2024.
“The royal way” composed and performed with concertina, mandolin, and banjo by Sanford Ross Bender on July 11, 2025.

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Splendor

“Casa Batillo” architecture by Antoni Gaudi photographed by Sanford Ross Bender in Barcelona, Spain in November, 2023.
“Splendor” composed and performed with mandolin, guitar, concertina, and cymbal by Sanford Ross Bender on July 14, 2025.

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Winding way duet for concertina and guitar

“Tyler Hall Garden” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
“Winding way duet for concertina and guitar” composed and performed by Sanford Ross Bender on July 1, 2025.

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We get along some of the time

“Summer flowers” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender at Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania on June 25, 2025.
“We get along some of the time” composed and performed with guitar and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on June 25, 2025.