Clair Leaman of New Holland is well-acquainted with area musical talent. As the coordinator of the Chester County and Lancaster County "Messiah" sing-alongs and other musical events, Leaman has worked with well-known musicians who have performed in Philadelphia and New York.

Leaman knows both members of Amoroso da Capo, a father-and-son musical team, who will share their talents at St. Stephen Reformed Church, 249 E. Main St., New Holland, in February. Titled "The Worshipful Sounds of Amoroso da Capo," the program, which will feature a guest appearance by pianist Stuart Sacks, will be held at the church, 249 E. Main St., New Holland, on Friday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m.

Richard Amoroso Sr. is a cellist who has toured with Burt Bacharach and Lou Rawls, along with lending his performance skills to singers Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. Richard Sr. was the solo cellist with the Air Force Band before earning a bachelor's degree in music and a master's in performance. He has given a number of solo recitals in the Philadelphia area and along the East Coast.

In 1989, Richard Sr. and his son Richard Amoroso Jr. played as guest performers with Peter Nero and the Philly Pops at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. Richard Jr. began his association with the Philadelphia Orchestra at the age of 14, when he performed as soloist as the winner of the orchestra's student concerto competition. He studied under the orchestra's concertmasters Norman Carol and William de Pasquale. He has played at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall and performed in chamber ensembles in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Lyon, France.

The father and son have been performing as Amoroso da Capo for nearly half a century, bringing their repertoire of sacred, worship, classical, disco, and pop to a variety of venues. Leaman noted that he has been associated with Richard Sr. for more than three decades and that local concerts by Richard Sr. have taken place at venues including Garden Spot Village and Westminster Presbyterian Church in Lancaster. "(Richard Sr.) played in the 'Gospel According to Bach' concert held at St. Stephen in 2022," Leaman recalled, adding that the event was well attended.

The purpose of the upcoming concert is for the pair to "give their testimony and speak to their relationship with God." The father and son will also share how God has shaped their musical relationship as well as their family relationship.

A freewill offering will be accepted at the concert. Readers who have questions may call 717-354-7871.