Synergismus Duo: Dance Through the Ages

The Synergismus Duo (Randy & Millie Calistri-Yeh) performs a concert of dance music for violin and cello. We explore over 200 years of dances across three continents, from stately gavottes to passionate tangos to big-band swing tunes. Randy will share his fascinating "stories behind the music". And as a special bonus we will both be chatting live with the audience during the concert.
This concert is made possible by the Florham Park NJ Public Library.
1. Be Our Guest (00:00:03)
2. Gliere Gavotte (00:02:59)
3. Brahms Hungarian Dance #5 (00:06:40)
4. Strauss Blue Danube Waltz (00:11:50)
5. Italian Folk Songs (00:22:08)
6. Haymakers Jig Set (00:29:40)
7. O'Connor Chief Sitting In The Rain (00:35:15)
8. Joplin Country Club (00:39:10)
9. Chattanooga Choo Choo / Don't Get Around Much Anymore (00:44:35)
10. West Side Story: Maria / America (00:50:05)
11. El Choclo Tango / Por Una Cabeza Tango (00:55:45)
12. America The Beautiful (01:03:05)

[@almoors1897]

Thank you so much, Randi and Millie. It was truly delightful on this dreary day!! Charlotte & Alan Moors

[@crystalblyler8165]

Very fun diverse performance!

[@lawrencejones7752]

Greetings from Rochester - loved how you made your violin and cello like bagpipes on #2 - amazing!

[@lawrencejones7752]

Encore! I want some Disco! "Do the Hustle!" Donna Summer! How about the O'Jays "Love Train" tying into to the earlier Chattanooga Choo Choo vibe? Bravo! Very well done.

[@randycalistri-yeh2186]

Hi Lawrence! I'm not positive, but I think the reel is specific to the rhythm/tempo and there are different steps you can do.

[@lawrencejones7752]

When you call something a reel, is that based more on the dance moves or is it intrinsic to the music itself? Or is it impossible to pull the two apart?