Beyond NYC: Romantic Sonatas for Piano and Cello at Bronxville Women’s Club

Beyond NYC: Romantic Sonatas for Piano and Cello at Bronxville Women’s Club

Bronxville Women’s Club continues its Midland Music Series with an evening of Romantic Sonatas by Chopin and Frank performed by Robert Burkhart, cello, Oxana Mikhailoff, piano, Vassily Primakov, piano on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 7 pm

This concert is presented in collaboration with ARTS-NY

Robert Burkhart, cello, Vassily Primakov, piano, Oxana Mikhailoff, piano
Robert Burkhart, cello, Vassily Primakov, piano, Oxana Mikhailoff, piano

With every event, Midland Music Series takes music lovers one notch up in the understanding and appreciation of serious classical music. The 2020 year will be no exception. The year starts with a program of big Romantic Sonatas for cello and piano by Chopin and Frank.

Remembered for his introspective performance in the previous season, Robert Burkhart returns to Bronxville Women’s Club to play the cello with the remarkable pianists Oxana Mikhailoff and Vassily Primakov.

Cellist Robert Burkhart brings an “adventurous” spirit by committing to the existing cello repertoire and new music. With performance credits at Alice Tully Hall, Bargemusic, Carnegie Weill Recital Hall, Merkin Hall, and The Rose Studio at Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Robert has also appeared as a soloist throughout Japan as a member of the New York Symphonic Ensemble, and been featured in recital on WQXR’s “Young Artist Showcase.”

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 playing Chopin’s music.

 

Program

Chopin Sonata for Cello and Piano op. 65 in G Minor; Robert Burkhart, cello and Oxana MIkhailoff, piano

Frank Sonata for Cello and Piano ( Violin and Piano) in A Major; Robert Burkhart, cello and Vassily Primakov, piano

The concert on Saturday, January 4, 2020 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 and wine!

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Online prices: $22; $25 – $30

At the door prices: $35 – $40

 

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Beyond NYC: Piano Recital by Pavel Nersessian at Bronxville Women’s Club

Beyond NYC: Piano Recital by Pavel Nersessian at Bronxville Women’s Club

Bronxville Women’s Club continues it’s Midland Music Series with a solo piano performance by Pavel Nersessian on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 7 pm. This concert is presented in collaboration with ARTS-NY

Pianist Pavel Nersessian
Pianist Pavel Nersessian / Image courtesy of the musician

Admired by audiences and highly esteemed by critics, Pavel Nersessian, a remarkable pianist and music educator returns to the Bronxville Women’s Club with an amazing music program. Nersessian is well-known for his strong command of the diverse piano repertoire and his thoughtful approach to the selection of the program pieces. Notorious for bringing infrequently played scores to the amusement of music lovers, the program on Saturday, November 16 is no exception. The evening promise to be a gratifying fête du musique for the classical music buffs and those new to the genre.

Enjoy the night of music and wine with friends and your fellow music lovers at the historic Bronxville Women’s Club!

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Online prices: $25 – $30

At the door prices: $35 – $40

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Program

Bach, Fantasia in A minor

Schubert, Hungarian melody

Schubert, Four Impromptus, Op. 90

Bach, Three Chorals

Clementi, Sonata Op. 40, No.2

Beethoven, Sonata # 14 “Moonlight” in C sharp minor op. 27 # 2

 

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Beyond NYC: Two Virtuosi – Filip Pogady, violin and Vassily Primakov, piano at Bronxville Women’s Club

Beyond NYC: Two Virtuosi – Filip Pogady, violin and Vassily Primakov, piano at Bronxville Women’s Club

Bronxville Women’s Club opens its 2019-2020 Midland Music Concert Series with Two Virtuosi program which features violinist Filip Pogády and pianist Vassily Primakov; on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 7 pm

Filip Pogady, violin; Vassily Primakov, piano
Filip Pogady, violin; Vassily Primakov, piano / Image courtesy of the musicians

Two Virtuosi program which opens their year Midland Music Series is an eagerly anticipated event by the music fans. Filip Pogady, a violinist praised for his “commanding performance” (The New York Times) and the “beauty of tone” (Russkoe Slovo), and Vassily Primakov, a pianist recognized internationally for his mastery of the instrument, are teaming up for an exciting night of music. 

Pogády has performed at some of the most renowned concert venues in the world including Lincoln Center (New York), Rudolphinum (Prague), Konzerthaus (Vienna), Tel Aviv Opera House, Lotte Hall (Seoul), and Seoul Arts Center. Besides regularly playing at the concerts, he also makes TV appearances, including guest-starring on Louis CK’s “Louie”.

Primakov is a regular on the music scene in and around New York City. He takes part in the Midland Concert Series with his fellow concert pianist Oxana Mikhailoff who is an artistic director for the series, and also serves as the advisor to the board.

 

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Program

Beethoven, Sonata No.4 for violin and piano

Vitali, “Chaconne”, violin and piano

Suk, 4 pieces for violin and piano

Waxman, Carmen Fantasy for violin and piano

 

The concert on Saturday, October 26, 2019 promises 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, light refreshments and wine!

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Online prices: $22 – $30

At the door prices: $35 – $40

 

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Beyond NY: Contemporary Art at Dia:Beacon in Beautiful Dutchess County, NY

Beyond NY: Contemporary Art at Dia:Beacon in Beautiful Dutchess County, NY

The sanctuary for contemporary art fans, this unique and fascinating art space in Beacon, NY will be a highlight of your trip to Dutchess County,  NY

Dia Beacon Contemporary Art Dutchess County NY
Dia: Beacon Exterior Shot; Photo by Bill Jacobson / Image courtesy of Dia: Beacon

Located in the south-west corner of Dutchess County, the city of Beacon is having its renaissance with colorful art-galleries, artistic collectives, unions and institutes lining up its main street and adding to its creative vibe. Only hour and a half train ride from the city, Beacon offers its visitors a reformative experience of green countryside and vibrant artworks.

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Its most alluring treasure, Dia: Beacon, the art and exhibition space that occupies former industrial box-printing facility for Nabisco (National Biscuit Company) factory, is a delight for contemporary art connoisseurs and those who are open to stepping into an unknown territory. Dia: Beacon collection includes paintings, photographs, sculpture, and multi-media works. What strikes the visitors entering the museum are the streams of natural light. Many of the works are site-specific to fit the space and its lighting arrangements in the most artistically productive way. Andy Warhol, Richard Serra, Gerhard Richter and other contemporary masters contributed and created works for Dia installed here for a long-term or permanently. This type of arrangement seems to slow down the passage of time and makes the artwork an integral part of the space itself.

Explore the collection at your own pace or join an informative tour which highlights the works selectively.

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Beyond NYC: John Pizzarelli Trio in Salute to Nat King Cole at Jazz Forum in Tarrytown, NY

Beyond NYC: John Pizzarelli Trio in Salute to Nat King Cole at Jazz Forum in Tarrytown, NY

Celebrate Nat King Cole Centennial with John Pizzarelli, guitarist and singer, and his trio at the intimate Jazz Forum club in Tarrytown, NY on September 6-7, 2019

Guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli
Guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli / Image is courtesy of the artist

Jazz Forum in Tarrytown, NY presents world-renowned guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli and his trio including Mike Karn on double bass, and Konrad Paszkudzki on piano. The stop at Jazz Forum is part of Pizzarelli’s tour that coincides with the release of his new album For Centennial Reasons: 100 Year Salute to Nat King Cole on Ghostlight Deluxe.

“Nat King Cole is the reason why I do what I do,” comments John Pizzarelli. “The joy that he brought me has never faded and the musicality of his group remains fresh and vibrant to this day.”

Pizzarelli’s annual appearances in New York City at Carlyle and Birdland among other venerated jazz spots are always highly anticipated events for the jazz fans. Embarking on a tour to celebrate the new album, he explains, “The trio has developed and refined these songs and, over time, figured out what we feel have become the definitive versions. Some arrangements, like ‘Route 66,’ have gotten much faster. But ‘Straighten Up and Fly Right,’ which I recorded for my first album way back in 1983, has settled into more of a mellow tone. After all this time, I can slow down and savor it. These songs never get old.”

Enjoy the timeless music of legendary Nat King Cole together with the great John Pizzarelli and his musicians at Jazz Forum  on September 6-7, 2019. Space is limited so book ahead.

 

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