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Oct
14
Sun
Paderewski Festival Fundraiser featuring Concert Pianist Solomon Eichner, D.M.A @ Ruggero Piano
Oct 14 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

 

Equally at home with solo, chamber and concerto performances, American pianist Solomon Eichner has established himself as an exciting versatile young artist known for his commanding interpretations of the romantic keyboard repertoire.

Declared by the American Liszt Society as “A sensitive pianist, Solomon’s playing is poetic, beautiful and moving with deep feeling.”

Sponsored by the March of the Living Foundation, Solomon performed for the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz in April 2018 alongside Cellist Amit Peled and Violinist Yevgeny Kutik at the Krakow Philharmonic Hall in addition to a solo recital at the Krakow Jewish Cultural Center.

Solomon will debut this season on the Chamber Music Raleigh Series with North Carolina Symphony Concertmaster Brian Reagin and Principal Cellist Bonnie Thron hosted at the NC Museum of Art, as well as a solo recital on the Paderewski Raleigh Festival in October 2018 and recital on the Cherry Hill Plantation Concert Series in April 2020, among other recitals throughout North Carolina. Solomon will be performing Chopin 2nd Concerto with the Wilson Symphony, Conductor Mark Peterson in November 2018 and Mendelssohn 1st with the Salisbury Symphony, Conductor David Hagy in March 2019.

Solomon will be presented twice this season in his hometown of Baltimore with solo recitals by the Yale Gordon Trust and the Music in the Great Hall Series. Additional concerts include a November 2018 recital on the Trinity by the Cove Church Concert Series in Naples, Fl as well as recitals in Boca Raton.

During the 2016 season, Solomon performed multiple concertos with orchestras including the Western Piedmont Symphony under Conductor John Gordon Ross performing Rachmaninoff 3rd and Wilson Symphony with Conductor Mark Peterson, Liszt 1st.

In 2015, Solomon made his New Jersey debut with Conductor George Mariner Maull and the Discovery Orchestra.

Solomon debuted at Carnegie Hall in April 2016 after winning the “GoldenKey Debut” International Competition in New York City.

Solomon won 2nd prize in the 2016 Miami Music Festival’s Concerto Competition resulting in his Miami debut recital at the Steinway Piano Gallery Coral Gables.

Solomon participated in the 2017 Hastings International Piano Competition in England as well as the Virginia Waring International Piano Competition in Palm Springs, California.

Solomon won 2nd prize at the 2013 Liszt-Garrison International Piano Competition and 2nd prize and Chinese Award in the 2013 International Young Artists Competition at Catholic University in D.C.

Solomon made his D.C. debut recital at the Polish Embassy sponsored by the Paderewski Scholarship Foundation and General Edward Rowny in April 2015 and returned for his re-engagement this past September 2017.

Solomon has performed at Steinway Hall and Merkin Concert Hall, New York City.  Concert series include Bluthner Concert Series in Adamstown, MD, “Our Lady of the Chapel Concerts at Charlestown” in Catonsville, MD; Steinway Piano Gallery, Charlotte NC, Greensboro NC, Atlanta GA; “The Lives of the Piano” Chopin Marathon Concert New York City and “Afternoon Concert Series” at the State Department in Washington DC; Music in the Great Hall Concert Series, MD; Hendersonville Chamber Music Concert Series, NC; Piccolo Spoleto Festival, Charleston, SC; Rogers Memorial Library Concert Series, Southampton, NY; Parrish Museum Salon Concert Series, Water Mill, NY, among others.

The summer of 2015 Solomon traveled to Italy to perform in the Perugia Music Festival.  In addition to solo performances in the famous Salla Notari Hall, Solomon performed the Grieg Piano Concerto with the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Universidad de Alicante under the baton of Israeli Conductor, Uriel Segal.

Before Italy, Solomon performed at the prestigious PianoFest in the Hamptons, NY.

Past music festivals Solomon has performed in include Montecito Summer Music Festival in Santa Barbara, CA; Atlantic Music Festival, Waterville, Maine; Vladimir Feltsman’s SUNY New Paltz Piano Program; Mannes International Keyboard Festival, NYC; American Fine Arts Festival in Weimar, Germany.

Originally from Baltimore, Solomon studied privately in Maryland with Irene Kreymer, Reynaldo Reyes and Virginia Reinecke.  Solomon graduated with his Bachelor of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music having studied with Arkady Aronov and Master of Music degree from the Peabody Conservatory studying with Alexander Shtarkman.

Solomon received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of South Carolina in May 2017.  He held a position as staff accompanist with a full-scholarship. Solomon studied with Dr. Marina Lomazov and Dr. Joseph Rackers. Solomon’s dissertation is on the Jewish Soviet repressed pianist/composer Samuil Feinberg.

Solomon and his wife Becky recently relocated to Raleigh where he is on staff at Campbell University and Wake Tech Community College.

Website: www.solomoneichnerpianist.com

              

Oct
26
Fri
Fourth Friday Concert @ Ruggero Piano
Oct 26 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Nov
3
Sat
Free Masterclass featuring Bill Wolfram & NC Bach Festival @ Ruggero Piano
Nov 3 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Free Masterclass featuring Bill Wolfram & NC Bach Festival @ Ruggero Piano

Don’t miss this free Masterclass featuring Yamaha Artist Bill Wolfram and participants from local Universities.

Brittany Geary Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Nov 3 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Brittany Geary Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Brittany Geary!

Nov
4
Sun
NC Bach Festival Fall Benefit Gala Concert @ Ruggero Piano
Nov 4 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
NC Bach Festival Fall Benefit Gala Concert @ Ruggero Piano

Featuring NC Bach Festival Ensemble, Dr. Roman Placzek, Artistic Director. The ensemble is composed of the finest musicians Triangle has to offer and four talented young musicians representing Festivals’ mission of supporting, inspiring and rewarding young, dedicated musicians.

The program will include most beautiful music by J.S. Bach – violin double concerto and F minor keyboard concerto, and G.F. Handel – selected arias and Concerto Grosso in A minor, featuring

Florence Peacock, soprano, William Wolfram, piano, and NC Bach Festival Ensemble soloists.

The tickets are available here and at the door. All proceeds will support NC Bach Festival Youth Programs including its new addition the Young Artists Concerto and Aria Competition, Florence Peacock Awards.

Lavish reception will follow the concert and is open to all ticket holders.

Children and students up to high-school senior grade attend FREE with valid ID!

For more information about the event and NC Bach Festival, please visit www.ncbachfestival.org.

Nov
16
Fri
Julie Gorka Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Nov 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Julie Gorka Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Julie Gorka!

Nov
17
Sat
Kellis Dryer Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Nov 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Kellis Dryer Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Kellis Dryer!

Nov
19
Mon
Kendall Kelly Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Nov 19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Kendall Kelly Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Kendall Kelly!

Nov
26
Mon
Lisa Blair-Hawkins Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Nov 26 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Lisa Blair-Hawkins Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Lisa Blair-Hawkins!

Nov
29
Thu
Brian Warring Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Nov 29 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Brian Warring Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Brian Warring!

Nov
30
Fri
Jessica Kiernan Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Nov 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jessica Kiernan Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Jessica Kiernan!

Dec
1
Sat
Matt Sampson Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Dec 1 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Matt Sampson Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Matt Sampson!

Dec
2
Sun
Raleigh Symphony Orchestra presents the Free Spirits Ensemble @ Ruggero Piano
Dec 2 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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Dec
6
Thu
Kara Zaharin Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Dec 6 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Kara Zaharin Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Kara Zaharin!

Dec
7
Fri
Debbie Heath Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Dec 7 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Debbie Heath Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Debbie Heath!

Dec
8
Sat
Pamela Tsai Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Dec 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Pamela Tsai Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Pamela Tsai!

Dec
10
Mon
Matvey Lapin Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Dec 10 @ 6:45 pm – 8:45 pm

Welcome students of Matvey Lapin!

Dec
12
Wed
Lanette Lind Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lanette Lind Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Lanette Lind!

Dec
13
Thu
Bull City Music School Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Dec 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bull City Music School Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Bull City Music School!

Dec
14
Fri
Judi Kochik Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Dec 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Judi Kochik Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Judi Kochik!

Dec
15
Sat
Bull City Music School Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Dec 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bull City Music School Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Bull City Music School!

Jan
18
Fri
Roxie White Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Jan 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Roxie White Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Roxie White!

Jan
19
Sat
Cassandra Johnson Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Jan 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cassandra Johnson Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Cassandra Johnson!

Jan
25
Fri
Fourth Friday Concert @ Ruggero Piano
Jan 25 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Jan
26
Sat
Susan Reynolds Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Jan 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Susan Reynolds Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Susan Reynolds!

Jan
28
Mon
Brian Warring Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Jan 28 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Brian Warring Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Brian Warring!

Feb
1
Fri
Marty Long Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Feb 1 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Marty Long Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Marty Long!

Feb
2
Sat
Matt Sampson Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Feb 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Matt Sampson Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Matt Sampson!

Feb
23
Sat
NC Bach Festival Annual Youth Concert @ Ruggero Piano
Feb 23 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Mar
8
Fri
Ju-Hee Kim Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Mar 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ju-Hee Kim Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Ju-Hee Kim!

Mar
9
Sat
Brenda Fernandez Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Mar 9 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Brenda Fernandez Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Brenda Fernandez!

Mar
10
Sun
NC Bach Festival 2019 Winners Concert with Featured & Guest Artists @ Ruggero Piano
Mar 10 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
NC Bach Festival 2019 Winners Concert with Featured & Guest Artists @ Ruggero Piano

The final event of the NC Bach Festival Year ONE season!

Young Artists Concerto & Aria Competition – Florence Peacock Awards Winners Concert with our final Featured Artists and The NC Bach Festival Ensemble will conclude this year’s festival on a truly celebratory note. We will present the winners of the inaugural year of our newly developed competition aimed at young artists playing and singing music by Johann Sebastian Bach, his family, and contemporaries. For more information about the competition, please visit – http://www.ncbachfestival.org/concerto-aria-competition.html.

This most anticipated concert of our new existence will open with the appearance of two excellent pianists – our very own Elena Nezhdanova and her mentor and friend Ida Tili-Trebicka from Syracuse University in New York. Their performance is not only the manifestation of excellence and unique musicianship but also the real reflection of NC Bach Festival’s mission of sharing and inspiring young generations when the former student and the teacher meet on one stage to share their love for piano and music by sharing with us the magnificent Concerto for Two Pianos in C Major, BWV 1061 by Johann Sebastian Bach.

The afternoon will also include a formal award ceremony and a festive reception at which we will acknowledge our patron, all participants, judges, and all NC Bach Festival 2019 featured artists.

This event, as many others are free, but we need your help and support in form of any kind of contribution. All proceeds go to benefit our excellent Youth Programs.

Mar
14
Thu
Lanette Lind Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Mar 14 @ 6:45 pm – 8:45 pm
Lanette Lind Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Lanette Lind!

Mar
15
Fri
Henry Hsieh Individual Recital (Open to Public) @ Ruggero Piano
Mar 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Henry Hsieh Individual Recital (Open to Public) @ Ruggero Piano

Henry Hsieh Individual Recital. This individual recital is free and open to the public.

Mar
22
Fri
Fourth Friday Concert @ Ruggero Piano
Mar 22 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Fourth Friday Concert @ Ruggero Piano

MDM Trio

Myra Michot* – vocals, Mark Underwood – bass, David McAllister – piano

Program

Song list:

  1. Struttin’ with some Barbeque – Louis Armstrong, Lil Armstrong
  2. Darktown Strutters Ball – Shelton Brooks
  3. I Got Rhythm* –  George Gershwin
  4. Do You Know What it Means – Eddie DeLange, Louis Alter
  5. I Can’t Give You Anything* – Jimmy McHugh, Dorothy Fields
  6. Some of These Days – Shelton Brooks
  7. Georgia on my Mind* – Hoagy Charmichael, Stuart Gorrell
  8. On the Sunny Side of the Street* – Jimmy McHugh, Dorothy Fields
  9. Moonglow – G Will Hudson, Irving Mills, Eddie DeLange
  10. Someone To Watch Over Me* – George and Ira Gershwin
  11. Sweet Georgia Brown – Ben Bernie, Maceo Pinkard, Kenneth Casey
  12. Pennies From Heaven – Arthur Johnston, Johnny Burke
  13. Here’s That Rainy Day* – Jimmy Van Hensen, Johnny Burke
  14. Take the A-Train – Billy Strayhorn
  15. Girl from Ipanema – Antonio Carlos Jobim, Norman Gimbel
  16. Stormy Weather* – Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
  17. Satin Doll – Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn
  18. Don’t Blame Me – Jimmy McHugh, Dorothy Fields
  19. A Foggy Day – George and Ira Gershwin
  20. Honeysuckle Rose* – Fats Waller, Andy Razaf

Mar
23
Sat
Bonnie Walker Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Mar 23 @ 6:45 pm – 9:45 pm
Bonnie Walker Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Bonnie Walker!

Mar
29
Fri
Judi Kochik Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Mar 29 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Judi Kochik Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Judi Kochik!

Mar
30
Sat
Achilles Kostopoulos & Roussi Kitsou Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Mar 30 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Achilles Kostopoulos & Roussi Kitsou Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Achilles Kostopoulos & Roussi Kitsou!

Apr
5
Fri
DeeAnn Patton Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Apr 5 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
DeeAnn Patton Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of DeeAnn Patton!

Apr
6
Sat
Kellis Dryer Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Apr 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Kellis Dryer Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Kellis Dryer!

Apr
7
Sun
The Free Spirits Ensemble of the Raleigh Symphony @ Ruggero Piano
Apr 7 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Free Spirits Ensemble of the Raleigh Symphony @ Ruggero Piano

Concert Program

 

Sea Pieces for clarinet and piano

Richard Faith

The Peaceable Kingdom or The Ugly Duckling

Lanette Lind

Dog Tales for flute, clarinet and piano

Adrienne Albert

Three Dog Night, The Artful Dodger, Mutt and Jeff

Apr
11
Thu
Polly Green Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Apr 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Polly Green Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Polly Green!

Apr
25
Thu
Dowell Idol Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Apr 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dowell Idol Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Dowell Idol!

Apr
26
Fri
Fourth Friday Concert @ Ruggero Piano
Apr 26 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Fourth Friday Concert @ Ruggero Piano

Program coming soon!

Apr
27
Sat
Gene Burrus Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Apr 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Gene Burrus Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Gene Burrus!

Apr
29
Mon
Ju-Hee Kim Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Apr 29 @ 6:45 pm – 8:45 pm
Ju-Hee Kim Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Ju-Hee Kim!

Apr
30
Tue
Studio Joyeux Recital Rehearsal @ Ruggero Piano
Apr 30 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Studio Joyeux Recital Rehearsal @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Studio Joyeux!

May
7
Tue
Linda Durant & Judy Cardy Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
May 7 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Linda Durant & Judy Cardy Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome students of Linda Durant and Judy Cardy!

May
9
Thu
Pamela Tsai Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
May 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Welcome students of Pamela Tsai!

May
14
Tue
Kendall Kelly Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
May 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Welcome students of Kendall Kelly!

May
15
Wed
Angela Santucci Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
May 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Welcome students of Angela Santucci!

May
16
Thu
Donna Naeser Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
May 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Welcome students of Donna Naeser!

May
17
Fri
Judi Kochik Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
May 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Welcome students of Judi Kochik!

May
18
Sat
Helen Dietz Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
May 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Welcome students of Helen Dietz!

May
20
Mon
Matvey Lapin Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
May 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Welcome students of Matvey Lapin!

May
22
Wed
Judy Ruggero Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
May 22 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Welcome students of Judy Ruggero!

May
23
Thu
Lanette Lind Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
May 23 @ 6:45 pm – 8:45 pm

Welcome students of Lanette Lind!

May
28
Tue
Bull City Music School Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
May 28 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Welcome students of Bull City Music School!

May
29
Wed
Maracas Montessori Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
May 29 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Welcome students of Maracas Montessori!

May
30
Thu
Jayne Seymour Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
May 30 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Welcome students of Jayne Seymour!

May
31
Fri
Marie Humphrey Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
May 31 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Welcome students of Marie Humphrey!

Jun
1
Sat
Sandy Duran Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Jun 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Welcome students of Sandy Duran!

Jun
3
Mon
Mary Kathryn Walston Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Jun 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Welcome students of Mary Kathryn Walston!

Jun
4
Tue
Michelle Bodily Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Jun 4 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Welcome students of Michelle Bodily!

Jun
5
Wed
Cyndi Schmidt Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Jun 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Welcome students of Cyndi Schmidt!

Jun
6
Thu
Amy Work Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Jun 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Welcome students of Amy Work!

Jun
7
Fri
Welkin Yang Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Jun 7 @ 6:45 pm – 8:45 pm

Welcome students of Welkin Yang!

Jun
8
Sat
Kathy Wiessner Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Jun 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Welcome students of Kathy Wiessner!

Jun
10
Mon
Danielle Nadkarni Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Jun 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Welcome students of Danielle Nadkarni!

Jun
12
Wed
Jessica Kiernan Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Jun 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Welcome students of Jessica Kiernan!

Jun
14
Fri
Marty Long Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Jun 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Welcome students of Marty Long!

Jun
15
Sat
Kathy Wiessner Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano
Jun 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Welcome students of Kathy Wiessner!

Jun
28
Fri
Fourth Friday Concert @ Ruggero Piano
Jun 28 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Fourth Friday Concert @ Ruggero Piano

You’re Invited to a very special Fourth Friday Concert at Bosendorfer Hall in honor and celebration of Eric Hale for 16 years of dedicated service as emcee, booking agent, performer, and friend! Don’t miss Eric’s final performance!

Fourth Friday Concert Program

Eric Hale, baritone
Sue Timmons, piano
  • Pink Fish by Alan Menken
Ann Forsthoefel, soprano
S.K. Shipley, Pianist
  • Vissi d’arte from Tosca by Giacomo Puccini
  • Lucy’s Aria from The Three Penny Opera by Kurt Weill
  • To This We’ve Come from The Consul by Gian Carlo Menotti
Richard Reid, piano
  • Prelude in B flat major, Op. 23, Number 2 by Sergei Rachmaninoff
  • Etude-Tableaux in a minor, Op. 39, Number 2 by Sergei Rachmaninoff
  • Etude-Tableaux in b minor, Op. 39, Number 4 by Sergei Rachmaninoff
  • Prelude in g sharp minor, Op. 33, Number 12 by Sergei Rachmaninoff
  • Liebesfreud by Fritz Kreisler (arr. Sergei Rachmaninoff)
Monica Szabo-Nyeste, mezzo-soprano
Eva Mengelkoch, piano
Beyond the Guarded Gate music by Juliana Hall with poetry by Margaret Widdemer.
  • The Net
  • A Mother to the War Makers
  • The Old Suffragist
  • The Modern Woman to Her Lover
  • The Women’s Litany
Jun
30
Sun
Overtones Summer Chamber Music Series featuring The Mile-End Trio @ Ruggero Piano
Jun 30 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Overtones Summer Chamber Music Series featuring The Mile-End Trio @ Ruggero Piano
The Mile-End Trio
Sunday, June 30th, at 3:00PM
Doors open at 2:30PM
Bösendorfer Hall, Ruggero Piano
Program
Piano Trio in D Major Op. 70 #1 “Ghost” L. Van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Allegro vivace e con brio
Largo assai ed espressivo
Presto
Other assorted works to be announced
Jeff Multer, Violin
Julian Schwarz, Cello
Marika Bournaki, Piano
Jeffrey Multer (violin), Julian Schwarz (cello), and Marika Bournaki (piano) have banded together in a new year-round artistic venture – The Mile-End Trio. The three are familiar faces at Eastern Music Festival each summer.
Multer, who is recognized worldwide for his passionate performances, depth of musical understanding and technique, is head of EMF’s violin faculty and is beginning his 21st season as EMF’s concert master. Jeff serves as concertmaster of the Florida Orchestra and performs frequently with orchestras and chamber ensembles around the globe.
Schwarz, who was born to a multigenerational musical family and is the son of EMF’s Music Director Gerard Schwarz, won first prize at the 2016 Boulder International Chamber Music Competition’s “The art of Duo” with Canadian pianist Marika Bournaki. 2018 will mark his sixth season with EMF. Julian is newly-appointed to the faculty of the Shenandoah Conservatory of Music and he maintains a very busy concert and teaching calendar.
Bournaki, well known as a world-class performer and a brilliant pianist, has appeared as guest soloist with symphonies across the globe. The award-winning documentary I am not a rock star features Bournaki’s evolution as an artist from the age of 12 to 20. Bournaki is looking forward to her third season with EMF in 2018.
The Mile-End Trio’s name is simple – this trio was rehearsing in Bournaki’s native Montreal Canada in the colorful and charming Mile-End neighborhood. Thus, their moniker. Hailed as “richly satisfying” by Classical Voices of North Carolina, The Mile-End Trio made their EMF debut in July 2017.

*Subject to credit approval. Monthly payments of $55.56 per $1,000 borrowed for 18 months at 0% APR. On purchases of new and in-stock qualifying Yamaha pianos from April 1, 2024, to June 3, 2024.

*Subject to credit approval. Monthly payments of $55.56 per $1,000 borrowed for 18 months at 0% APR. On purchases of new and in-stock qualifying Yamaha pianos from April 1, 2024, to June 3, 2024.

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