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The Park Avenue Chamber Symphony in Review
The Park Avenue Chamber Symphony in Review “Sublime Journeys”: Britten, Richard Strauss and Beethoven David Bernard, conductor David Chan, violin Tamra Paselk, soprano All Saints Church, New York, NY October 23, 2011 In a program entitled “Sublime Journeys,” David Bernard and The Park Avenue Chamber Symphony presented varied, challenging repertory with excellent soloists on…
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The Mirror Visions Ensemble in Review
The Mirror Visions Ensemble in Review Merkin Concert Hall, New York, NY October 23, 2011 The name “mirror vision” refers to the ensemble’s initial interest in performing multiple settings of a single text. One such “mirror vision” was performed on this concert. We also heard two commissioned works, something which has become an important part…
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American Symphony Orchestra in Review
American Symphony Orchestra in Review Leon Botstein, Conductor Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall; New York, NY October 21, 2011 One thing you can’t fault the American Symphony Orchestra for is lack of ambitious programming. The two hour long concert that they presented included virtuosic orchestrations of Bach chorales; preludes and fugues by Max Reger,…
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Cheng 2 Duo in Review
Cheng 2 Duo in Review Bryan Cheng, cello Silvie Cheng, piano Weill Recital Hall, New York, NY October 16, 2011 The New York debut recital of Bryan and Silvie Cheng was infused with a spirit of thoughtfulness and generosity. The obvious affection between the two siblings extends beyond the familial sphere into the audience,…
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Rosa Antonelli, Pianist in Review
Rosa Antonelli, Pianist in Review Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall; New York, NY October 15, 2011 Rosa Antonelli, an excellent Argentinean pianist, presented a recital of mostly Argentine and Spanish composers at Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium), a concert benefiting Action Against Hunger. Ms. Antonelli, according to the bio in the printed program, “is enjoying an…
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Hilda Huang, Pianist in Review
Hilda Huang, Pianist in Review Presented by The Rosalyn Tureck International Bach Competition Faust Harrison Piano Salon, New York, NY October 15, 2011 When the young Rosalyn Tureck submitted “The Well-Tempered Clavier” (in place of the single prelude-and-fugue Bach requirement, as her sister Marge used to tell) for her Juilliard entrance examination, she was prematurely…
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Louise Dubin, Cellist in Review
Louise Dubin, Cellist in Review Forgotten Treasures by Franchomme and Chopin John Street Church; New York, NY September 29, 2011 Louise Dubin, a fine cellist who studied with Ardith Alton, Aldo Parisot, Timothy Eddy and Janos Starker, based her thesis on Auguste Franchomme (1808-1884). She has just completed her dissertation on the French cellist and…
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SongFusion in Review
SongFusion in Review Christ Church, New York, NY October 7, 2011 For this concert, the five members of SongFusion (sopranos Victoria Bowers and Mary Mackenzie, baritone Michael Kelly, pianists Liza Stepanova and Kathleen Tagg) were joined by seven guest artists in a program titled “Uncommon Prayer, An Evening of Art Songs Exploring Spirituality Around the…
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The Hope and Love Concert in New York City in Review
The Hope and Love Concert in New York City Ji-Hae Park, violin Ji-Eun Baek, accompanist Sae-Nal Lea Kim, guest accompanist Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall October 10, 2011 In a concert entitled “The Hope and Love Concert in New York City,” which was produced by Double J Ent., violinist Ji-Hae Park dazzled and thoroughly entertained…
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Nadejda Vlaeva Pianist in Review
Nadejda Vlaeva, piano YASI Piano Salon; New York, NY October 4, 2011 Nadejda Vlaeva, a Bulgarian pianist who studied at The Sofia Music School, The Sofia Music Academy, The Sweelinck Conservatorium in Amsterdam and The Manhattan School of Music with teachers Antoanetta Arsova, Anton Dikov, Jan Wijn, and Ruth Laredo (she also worked closely with…