Farewell Summer 2006

The final notes of the All-NYSMF Choir's rendition of "You are So Beautiful" sounded just after 10pm tonight. In a surprise and wonderfully sweet gesture, conductor Dr. Robert Barstow presented NYSMF's Executive Director, Ms. Jungeun Kim, with an enormous bouquet, and had her stand on the stage, facing the choir, who then sang the great old standard to Ms. Kim.

The applause ran loud and long, but all too soon it faded. The house lights came up, and I took a step forward for the final time this summer.

"Ladies and Gentlemen," I said, "that concludes the 2006 Premiere Season of the New York Summer Music Festival. Thank you for showing us that there is still magic left in the world. Have a great year, and we'll see you next summer. Good night."

I love you all. Visit here often until we meet again.

Keisuke Hoashi
NYSMF Director of Communications