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Rutgers International Pianists Gala in Review
Rutgers International Pianists Gala Featuring Pianists of the Mason Gross School of the Arts Min Kwon, Artistic Director and Curator Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY May 8, 2017 The Mason Gross School of the Arts of Rutgers University presents yearly piano galas which feature consistently fascinating, thematically unified programs and…
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Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) presents Viva La Musica de Argentina in Review
Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) presents Viva La Musica de Argentina Cuerda y Voz, Guest Artists: Dany Dorf, Drums & Voice; François Knab, Andean Flutes, Tiple Colombiano & Voice; Rodrigo Mosquera, Charango & Voice; Sergio Saraniche, Guitar & Voice; Vidal Rojas, Guitar & Voice Distinguished Concerts Singers International Jonathan Griffith, Artistic Director and Principal…
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Legato Arts presents The Ženatý/Shapiro Duo in Review
Legato Arts presents The Ženatý/Shapiro Duo Ivan Ženatý, violin Sandra Shapiro, piano Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY April 24, 2017 Today’s world is filled with frenetic energy. Loud, fast, and unrelenting sounds and “news” stories assault us non-stop. People shout instead of speak, debate is reduced to memes and 140-word missives,…
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Chamber Music|OC featuring Trio Céleste and Special Guest Artists in Review
Chamber Music|OC featuring Trio Céleste and Special Guest Artists Trio Céleste: Iryna Krechkovsky, violin; Ross Gasworth, cello; Kevin Kwan Loucks, piano Chamber Music |OC Young Artist- Reina Cho, cello, Leo Matsuoka, violin, Brandon Sin, cello Special Guests: Eugene Drucker, violin; Philip Setzer, violin; Marta Krechkovsky, violin; April Kim, violin; Yuri Cho, violin; Hanna Lee, viola;…
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2017 New York International Music Festival in Review
2017 New York International Music Festival Gwent Youth Wind Orchestra, Wales, United Kingdom Sean O’Neill, director Virginia Tech Wind Ensemble and Combined Choirs, Blacksburg, Virginia Jonathan Caldwell, Dwight Bigler, conductors Deborah Lee Gibbs, master of ceremonies Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY April 11, 2017 Carnegie Hall was the venue for a…
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Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) presents Green Valley High School Symphonic Wind Orchestra/ Hershey Symphony Festival Strings and Hershey Symphony Orchestra in Review
Green Valley High School Symphonic Wind Orchestra (NV), Diane Koutsulis, conductor Hershey Symphony Festival Strings, Hershey Symphony Orchestra (PA), Sandra Dackow, conductor; Odin Rathnam, violin Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, New York, NY April 10, 2017 Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) presented a mixed program, with ensembles from a Henderson, Nevada high…
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Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) presents Total Vocal in Review
Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) presents Total Vocal Deke Sharon, guest conductor, arranger, and creative director Kelley Jakle, guest soloist Chesney Snow, guest artist Cast members from Broadway’s In Transit, Writers from Broadway’s In Transit, Shemesh Quartet (Mexico), Forte (2016 ICHSA National Champion), special guests Distinguished Concert Artists Singers International Stern Auditorium at Carnegie…
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Duo Rosa in Review
Duo Rosa Return World Tour Duo Rosa: Stephany Ortega, soprano, and Léna Kollmeier, piano Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY April 8, 2017 An amazing surprise awaited me Saturday evening in the form of a recital by soprano Stephany Ortega and pianist Léna Kollmeier, collectively known as “Duo Rosa.” I had…
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Temple University Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Band in Review
Temple University Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Band Andreas Delfs, conductor; Terell Stafford, director William Wolfram, piano Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, New York, NY April 8, 2017 One of the greatest pleasures of being a music reviewer is when one is treated to a night of music by passionate young players giving their…
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The Center for Musical Excellence Presents Simon Hwang in Review
The Center for Musical Excellence Presents Simon Hwang Simon Hwang, Piano Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY April 6, 2017 A very auspicious recital debut was performed last Thursday by Simon Sunghoon Hwang at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. It is difficult to believe that this was actually his…