FORT LEE, NJ — A Tri-State area musician known for performing rock and classic songs on his cello will visit Fort Lee next.
Alex Prizgintas will appear at the Fort Lee library this Sunday at 11 a.m. with a show called, "Songs of Patriotism, Protest and Praise."
He noted, "America's democracy is based upon the freedoms of speech and religion as part of its cornerstone. This program presents Patriotism, Praise, and Protest as part of the vital fabric that weaves our differences into our distinct strength. Key hymns, noble anthems of patriotism, and tunes of solidarity as well as resistance make this a worthy program celebrating our union."
Classically trained, Prizgintas employs non-classical tools like distortion, delay, and the iconic "wah-wah" guitar pedals symbolic of 1960s rock n' roll bands — all in conjunction with a looping station.
Prizgintas graduated summa cum laude with an undergraduate degree in regional history from Marist College and a graduate degree from Marist in public administration, in addition to serving as president of the Woodbury Historical Society and town historian of Woodbury in Orange County, N.Y.
"I tend to have two audiences: those who know me as a cellist and those who know me through my lectures on topics of regional history," he said. "My bifurcated interests certainly keep me busy developing new stories to share about our Hudson River Valley as well as expanding my concert programs that strive to keep audiences engaged, enlightened, and hopefully entertained."
Prizgintas has performed around Bergen County.
Visit the library website and get more details here.
To learn more and see other video samples of his music and lectures, visit alexprizgintas.com.
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