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The Mirror Visions Ensemble in Review
The Mirror Visions Ensemble in Review ‘Concert a la Carte’ Merkin Concert Hall, New York, NY November 9, 2010 In a most delectable concert, the Mirror Visions Ensemble presented an evening of music as it relates to cuisine. The program opened with soprano Vira Slywotzky, tenor Scott Murphree and baritone Jesse Blumberg appearing from behind…
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Amael Piano Trio, in Review
Amael Piano Trio, in Review Tatjana Ognjanovic, piano Volodja Balzalorsky, violin Damir Hamidullin, cello Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY November 13, 2010 A top-notch ensemble, the Amael Piano Trio, was presented this weekend under the auspices of the Spectrum Chamber Music Society, with the support of the Ministry of Culture of…
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Aglaia Koras, Pianist in Review
Aglaia Koras, Pianist in Review Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY October 25,2010 During the 2009-2010 season, pianist Aglaia Koras continued her Beethoven and Chopin Plus Series at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall for the fifth consecutive season, sponsored by MidAmerica Productions. She performed her first all-Chopin 200th Birthday Tribute,…
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Korbinian Altenberger & Andrius Zlabys in Review
Korbinian Altenberger, violin Andrius Zlabys, piano Merkin Concert Hall November 4, 2010 Though these two young players have already performed in recital and with major orchestras world-wide, this concert marked their New York recital debut. They hold degrees from some of the most prestigious conservatories, and have won an astonishing number of international prizes, including…
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“Dance of the Stones” in Review
“Dance of the Stones” in Review A Chamber Opera by Brian Schober Libretto by Richard Olson Theatre80, New York, NY November 6, 2010 A large audience was in attendance for the premiere weekend of Brian Schober’s new chamber opera “Dance of the Stones,” a work inspired by Japanese Noh drama, but involving modern,…
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David Kadouch, piano in Review
David Kadouch, piano Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY October 30, 2010 Laureate of the 2009 Leeds International Pianoforte Competition and the 2005 Beethoven Competition in Bonn, David Kadouch is poised for a healthy career that already includes many concerts in the coming year. Having heard his…
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New York Repertory Orchestra in Review
New York Repertory Orchestra David Leibowitz, Music Director/Conductor Olivier Fluchaire, violin Church of St. Mary the Virgin, New York, NY October 23, 2010 Described as New York’s leading community orchestra, the New York Repertory Orchestra consists of professional and amateur musicians. They come together for the joy of making music, which they share by performing…
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American Fine Arts Festival and Pianist Victor Maslov in Review
American Fine Arts Festival and Pianist Victor Maslov in Review Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall; New York, NY October 23, 2010 The American Fine Arts Festival is certainly an ambitious organization, embracing singers, string players, and pianists of a large age range (from six and up) in its various competitions, courses, and concerts, including…
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“Crossing Waves”
“Crossing Waves” Keziah Thomas, Harpist in Review Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY October 16, 2010 English harpist Keziah Thomas, who divides her time between London and New York City, devised the project ‘Crossing Waves’ in order to use her transatlantic connections to promote the harp repertoire of British and American composers.…