1. Founded in 1987 by the Romanian born and Juilliard-trained conductor/pianist/organist, Dr. Valentin Radu, Vox Ama Deus is a Philadelphia-based, 501(c)(3) musical performance organization. Under Maestro Radu’s dynamic leadership Vox Ama Deus specializes in the historically accurate performance of High Renaissance, Baroque and Classical period music for voice and/or instruments. Vox Ama Deus is recognized for the brilliant interpretation of both well-known and less-familiar music, creating audience-engaging performances of the highest artistic standards. Vox Ama Deus supporters attended its Silver Soiree at the Dolobran Estate in Haverford. It was a 25th anniversary celebration with music from Mozart to Gershwin. Robert Spates, violinist, founder, conductor and pianist, Dr. Valentin Radu, joined soprano Megan Managhan and her husband guitarist, Daniel Boring, during the cocktail reception.
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2. The mission of Vox Ama Deus is to bring to life through performance and education the music of the Renaissance, Baroque and Classical periods. Heather Anne Phelan chatted with Dr. Florin Ahiri. |
3. (From left) Tom Laughlin and Frank Nissel and Chantal Westby attended the 25th anniversary celebration.
4. (From left) Heather and Pam Phelan, Susan, Jayne and Walter Garrison attended the musical celebration at the Dolobran Estate.
 5. State Senator Daylin Leach (left) congratulated Vox Ama Deus founder, Dr. Valentin Radu, on its 25th anniversary celebration. |
 6. Jennifer Leach, State Senator Daylin Leach and their children Justin and Brennan paused for a photo with Dr. Valentin Radu. |
7. Georgette Ciukurescu (left) paused for a photo with Bronwyn Fix-Keller and soprano Megan Monaghan.
8. (From left) Joseph, Joan and Paul Godlewski and Adriana Calaf attended the musical event.
9. Morris Williams (left) chatted with Georgette Ciukurescu and Dr. Valentin Radu.
10. Morris Williams, Georgette Ciukurescu, Dr. Valentin Radu, Alice Donavin and George Day were pictured during the cocktail reception.
11. Although Vox Ama Deus schedules a limited number of masterworks from the Romantic era which were composed in the “Viennese Classic style,” Vox’s well-defined performance niche is in the sphere of music composed from about 1575 to 1825 (the High Renaissance to late Classical). Musicians perform on authentic period instruments,both actual ancient instruments and meticulous reproductions of Baroque musical instruments preserved in museums.The Romanian Honorary Consul George P. Sfedu (left) joined Georgette Ciukurescu, Bobbie Porter and her husband Dr. Joel Porter before the concert began.
