POA's No-Borders Concert Tour ended in grand style, with a post-concert reception at the White House, graciously hosted by First Lady Laura Bush, Barbara Bush and President George Bush.
The Kennedy Center concert was flawless and the orchestra was very tight. Unfortunately we were unable to play our encores due to overtime concerns. In any case, the last sounding notes of POA's tour were the powerful bars of Revuelta's Sensemaya, which got enthusiastic "Bravos" frm the Washington D.C. audience.
The White House reception lasted just under 2 hours, with our hosts patiently posing for pictures and taking the time to talk to each and every musician, calling them by their first names, joking. President Bush came across as super charismatic, funny and warm-hearted to all musicians. Later in the evening, Ana Karina Alamo played a couple of pieces in the piano, followed by a duet with her and Alondra. Enjoy the pictures!
Kliment Krylovsky, clarinet and Joshua Feltman, viola
Graciela Borja (Alondra's mother), Josh Koppeis and Alondra
Fred, Ana Karina
Alondra and Kenneth Kiesler
Gabriela, Alondra and Ana Karina
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