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Music in NYC: Evgeny Kissin, Piano with Solo Recital at Carnegie Hall on May 16, 2019

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Music in NYC: Evgeny Kissin, Piano with Solo Recital at Carnegie Hall on May 16, 2019

The legendary pianist Evgeny Kissin plays a solo piano recital of Chopin, Schumann, Debussy, and Scriabin at Carnegie Hall on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 8 pm

Evgeny Kissin at the piano
Evgeny Kissin; Photo Credit Sasha Gusov / Image courtesy of Russian Culture Center of NY

Evgeny Kissin is undoubtedly the most famous classical pianist of our time. Beloved by the fans and admirers of his performing style, his appearance at the concert hall doesn’t require elaborate introduction. Just a mere mention of his name brings up awe and veneration.

After taking some time off from concert playing in 2017, Kissin immersed himself in composing and writing which exposed a formidable talent and the depth of thoughts all the while not losing sight of his métier. The Solo Piano Recital at Carnegie Hall on May 16 will give the public a chance to hear the pianists playing a program of romantic music from Chopin and Schumann to Debussy and Scriabin. Virtuoso pianist Evgeny Kissin commands sold out houses, so book ahead.

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The Next Festival of Emerging Artists with Miranda Cuckson

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The Next Festival of Emerging Artists with Miranda Cuckson

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Violinist Miranda Cuckson
Violinist Miranda Cuckson ; Photo credit John Rogers, Spectrum

The Next Festival of Emerging Artists has been described as holding a “unique place in the vastly diversifying field of new music.” Led by the festival’s founder and artistic director, Peter Askim, the young musicians of Next Festival 2019 are joined by violinist and contemporary music star Miranda Cuckson for a program including the U.S. premiere of Toshio Hosokawa’s “Hika” (2015) for violin and string orchestra, and Toru Takemitsu’s “Nostalghia” (1987) for violin and string orchestra; as well as three works for string orchestra alone: Aaron Jay Kernis’s “Sarabanda in Memoriam” (2004), Reena Esmail’s “Teen Murti” (2018); and the world premiere of a work by Peter Askim. www.next-fest.org
National Sawdust
Date: Sunday, June 2, 2019, at 7:00 pm
Tickets: $25 in advance, $29 at the door
Venue: https://nationalsawdust.org/event/the-next-festival-of-emerging-artists/

Beyond NYC: Piano Recital by Vassily Primakov and Oxana Mikhailoff at Bronxville Women’s Club

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Beyond NYC: Piano Recital by Vassily Primakov and Oxana Mikhailoff at Bronxville Women’s Club

An all-Schumann program of the Complete Piano Sonatas, preceded by Dr. Liza Yui lecture “Schumann – The Complicated Genius”, is on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 7:30 pm at the Bronxville Women’s Club

Composer Robert Schumann, pianist Oxana Mikhailoff, pianist Vassily Primakov, musicoligist Dr. Lisa Yui
Robert Schumann; lithograph by Josef Kriehuber [Public domain]; pianist Oxana Mikhailoff, pianist Vassily Primakov, musicologist Dr. Lisa Yui / images courtesy of the artists
Robert Schumann, the most intimate yet the least understood of the Romantic composers of the mid-19th century, has an air of mystery about his music. Oxana Mikhailoff’s and Vassily Primakov’s performance of the Complete Sonatas at the Bronxville Women’s Club will lift the veil of mystery from Schumann’s music. The lecture “Schumann – The Complicated Genius” by musicologist Dr. Lisa Yui is preceding the program.

The pianists of high-acclaim, Mikhailoff and Primakov are well regarded by the critics and the public. American Record Guide compares Primakov’s playing to Gilels’ noting that since “Gilels, how many pianists have the right touch?” Mikhailoff is well-known for her poetic and sensitive style, essential for bringing Schumann’s music to the audience.

The concert promises to be an unforgettable night of music and fun! Join the musicians in the charming setting of the Bronxville Women’s Club. Bring your friends and family for the joy of music!

Plan ahead and reserve online for tickets at 37% off

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Online prices: $22 – $25

At Door prices: $35 – $40

 

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Music in NYC: “Archduke Rudolph: Beethoven’s Pupil and Patron” Program Presented by Aspect Foundation

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Music in NYC: “Archduke Rudolph: Beethoven’s Pupil and Patron” Program Presented by Aspect Foundation

A program of works by Beethoven dedicated to the composer’s student and patron Archduke Rudolf is presented by Aspect Foundation on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 7:30 pm at Bohemian National Hall 

Archduke Rudolf, Ludwig van Beethoven; Ignat Solzhenitsyn, Violinist Korbinian Altenberger, Cellist Na-Young Baek
Archduke Rudolph, Ludwig van Beethoven; Ignat Solzhenitsyn: photo by Yuri Klekovkin; Violinist Korbinian Altenberger, Cellist Na-Young Baek : images courtesy of the artists

The Aspect Foundation’s April event will be an aspiring night of Beethoven’s music and an illuminating lecture by Ignat Solzhenitsyn about the relationship between the composer with his talented student and patron Archduke Rudolph. Ignat Solzhenitsyn, an acclaimed Russian-American pianist, and conductor, is joined by violinist Korbinian Altenberger and cellist Na-Young Baek for an all Beethoven program of “Archduke” Piano Trio in B-flat major, Op. 97 and the Violin Sonata No.10 in G major, Op.96.

The youngest son of Emperor Leopold II, Rudolph, destined by the canons of the early 19th century to lead the clergy, was appointed Archbishop of Olomouc and Cardinal in 1819. From 1803 Rudolph began taking piano and composition lessons from Beethoven. They became friends and continued their relationship until the end of their lives. Beethoven dedicated 14 of his compositions to his friend including the Archduke Piano Trio.

The superb program, top-notch musicians, and an engaging atmosphere created by the Aspect Foundation will surely make it a night to remember.

Get tickets at 33% off with code ARTSNY23 at checkout when attending the Aspect Foundation Concert Series for the first time.

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