MANCHESTER — Taconic Music presents a special afternoon of music and poetry at the Manchester Community Library at 2 p.m. March 2.

Area residents from Southern Vermont’s vibrant international community will speak briefly about their personal journeys to the United States and read a poem in their native tongue, along with a translation in English. Music from their country of origin — some traditional melodies, some pieces by classical composers — will be paired with each poem and performed by Joana Genova and Heather Braun, violins; Ariel Rudiakov, viola, and Nathaniel Parke, cello.

The event features Elizabeth von Riesenfelder (Hungary); Yiannis John Maltezos (Greece); Andrea Thulin (Chile); Anne D’Olivo (England), and Lei Annabelle Liu (China). Admission is free.

For more information about Taconic Music’s year-round programs and concerts, visit taconicmusic.org.

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PHOTO CAPTION: Taconic Chamber Players (Joana Genova and Heather Braun, violins, Ariel Rudiakov, viola, and Nathaniel Parke, cello), return to Manchester Community Library for an afternoon of music and poetry from around the world on Saturday, March 2. (File Photo).