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By JACKIE RIPLEY, Times Staff WriterA professional soprano will lend her lilting voice to Keystone United Methodist, followed by a gospel harpist.
KEYSTONE - There's no need to travel to New York for big city entertainment this weekend. Especially if you're in the mood for an intimate concert.
Soprano Deborah Horne is "a magnificent, full-blown artist," said pianist Mary Ann Scialdo. "She's extraordinary."
Horne will sing at 3 p.m. Sunday at Keystone United Methodist Church, 16301 Race Track Road. Visitors can make donations at the church.
"The concert honors all people with a repertoire that goes from Spanish, American and African-American to some European standards," Scialdo said. "It will cover the gamut, from classical to Americana to pop."
Horne, who has performed in such well-known New York City venues as the Lincoln Center and St. Peter's Church in Chelsea, also will visit Webb Middle School.
"She'll talk about what else you can do besides rap in music," said Scialdo, who is the chorale director at Webb. "She'll be answering questions and doing some performing."
In a continuing series of concerts, the church also will present electronic harpist Linda Rice at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Rice, who plays 100 concerts a year in churches and prisons, brings new ideas to the world of harp with her French Carmac Electric Harp.
"Linda takes familiar gospel and reshapes it with rhythmic twists and fresh meaning," Scialdo said. "She's an innovative gospel harpist with a clear message and a wonderful, creative sound."
Jackie Ripley can be reached at 813 269-5308 or ripley@sptimes.com
If you go:WHAT: Soprano Deborah Horne
WHEN: 3 p.m. Sunday
WHAT: Electronic Harpist Linda Rice
WHEN: 7 p.m. Wednesday
WHERE: Keystone United Methodist Church 16301 Race Track Road, Odessa
COST: Donations will be accepted.