Virginia McFann, 88, died on Dec. 26 following a brief illness.
Serving as one of the longest-running members of the Livermore-Amador Symphony (LAS) â playing in its first concert in 1963 â McFann was a violinist and the symphonyâs orchestra manager. She also was hired as a teacher with a degree in history from UCLA, a special education aid in Livermore, a proud member of the American Association of University Women and a founding member of the LA Symphony and the Association of California Symphony orchestras.
But it was McFannâs spirit, spunk and independence that her loved ones remember most.
âShe was a great companion and a real firecracker,â said longtime friend and fellow symphony member Judy Eckart. âWhen I first became involved with the LAS, I was told, âIf you have any questions, ask Virginia McFann. She has all the answers.â And she did.â
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Ludwig van Beethoven famously said, âTo play a wrong note is insignificant;â¯to play without passion is inexcusable.â
Despite the limitations of the pandemic which has forced a halt to rehearsals and live performances, the Livermore-Amador Symphony remains passionate about music and eager to share it with the public. The focus this month is on Beethoven.
Music Director Lara Webber says, âThe symphony continues to reach out and support the community through online musical offerings.â
The symphony is releasing several Beethoven-themed video projects on its website and social media pages. Two videos feature live recordings of recent Livermore-Amador Symphony performances at the Bankhead with new introductions from Webber, putting the music in context. In a third video, pianist Frederic Chiu is featured. A unique recital is being especially created for the symphony by Bay Area soprano, Heidi Moss.
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