Tag: Concertina

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Tyn Church Steeples

“Steeples and nave of Tyn Church” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender from the east of Old Town Square” in Stare Mesto, Prague, Czech Republic on September 20, 2025.
“Tyn Church Steeples” composed and performed with concertina and guitar by Sanford Ross Bender on October 14, 2025. A personal homage to Anton Dvorak, Czech Composer and Franz Kafka, Czech Writer.

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A windy day

“A windy day” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender while driving through County Cork, Ireland on September 15, 2025.
“Gazing out from the left side of the car” composed and performed with concertina and guitar by Sanford Ross Bender on October 16, 2025.
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Back from Prague in three pieces

“View of the Stare’ Mesto from the Karlovy walking bridge” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender on September 21, 2025 in Prague, Czech Republic.
“Back from Prague in three pieces” composed and performed with guitar, concertina, and slide guitar by Sanford Ross Bender on October 1, 2025.
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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.