Celebration, Reflection, and Remembrance
Performed by: Robbie Hausmann and Alfred B. Frenning

Cellist Robbie Hausmann returns home to perform a recital of Celebration, Reflection, and Remembrance — a program celebrating the High Holidays and commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Robbie recently relocated to Boulder, Colorado, following a distinguished 43-year career with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. In a BPO first for a retiring musician, Robbie appeared as soloist in his farewell performance, playing Bloch’s Prayer. The recital features works by two rarely heard Jewish composers, Julius Chajes and Joachim Stutschewsky, alongside Max Bruch’s Kol Nidrei — among the most beloved and widely recognized works in the cello repertoire. The program also marks the 25th anniversary of September 11 through two contemporary works: September 11th by Amrom Chodos and Remembrance and the Strength to Overcome by Christopher Ziemba. Robbie will be joined by his longtime pianist and friend, Alfred B. Frenning. For Robbie, this performance is especially personal. The Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo has played an important role in fostering his lifelong passion for Jewish music, making this return not only a concert but a meaningful homecoming. Through music of profound beauty and emotional depth, Celebration, Reflection, and Remembrance invites audiences to reflect on the past, celebrate enduring traditions, and embrace the hope and renewal at the heart of the High Holidays.