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Internationally acclaimed violinists Nikki and Timothy Chooi bring a thrilling program of works by Corigliano, Shostakovich and Sarasate. Both artists bring dynamic stage personas and established careers–Nikki is concertmaster of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Timothy is the First Prize winner of the Joachim International Violin Competition. Program MOSZKOWSKI: Suite in G Minor for two...
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Named one of the greatest string quartets of the last 100 years by BBC Music Magazine, the two-time GRAMMY-nominated Dover Quartet’s successes include a stunning sweep of all prizes at the 2013 Banff International String Quartet Competition, grand and first prizes at the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, and the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant. Program...
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Back by popular demand, the incredibly talented Naughton sisters (the first piano duo to win the coveted Avery Fisher Grant) bring a spectacular program of works by Mozart, Ravel, Debussy, Rachmaninoff and more. “paired to perfection” –Philadelphia Inquirer Program MOZART: Sonata in D Major, four hands, K. 381 RAVEL: Mother Goose – Suite for piano,...
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Once commonplace in the United States, today Los Angeles is by far the largest and one of the last American cities to provide free and freely repaired musical instruments to its public schoolchildren, a continuous service since 1959. From Academy Award®-nominated directing duo Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers, The Last Repair Shop grants an all-access...
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The Westerlies, “an arty quartet…mixing ideas from jazz, new classical, and Appalachian folk” (New York Times), navigate jazz, classical and folk with the precision of a string quartet, the audacity of a rock band, and the charm of a family sing-along. The Westerlies present a program of living composers whose music they have championed in...
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Reinventing the ukulele into an instrument of seemingly boundless capabilities, Hawaii native Jake Shimabukuro fuses his deft fingerpicking technique into a unique style that includes elements of jazz, blues, funk, rock, bluegrass, classical, folk, and flamenco. The virtuoso will be returning to Rockport for a special, intimate duo format likely to include his jaw-dropping interpretations...
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A renowned pianist who was the first Artist-in-Association with the New York Philharmonic and is now the Music Director of the La Jolla Summerfest. He regularly performs with BBC Symphony and the LA Philharmonic when he is not performing with his regular musical partner Renée Fleming. PROGRAM RAMEAU: Suite in G major, CTR 6 RAVEL:...
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Sirena Huang, Gold Medalist of the 11th Quadrennial International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, has been praised by The Baltimore Sun for her “impeccable technique…deeply expressive phrasing…and poetic weight.” She is joined by pianist Drew Petersen, recipient of the 2018 Avery Fisher Career Grant and winner of the 2017 American Pianists Awards. PROGRAM BEETHOVEN: Violin Sonata...
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Sydney Baedke, soprano | Terra Quartet | More to come Led by the dynamic soprano Sydney Baedke and the Terra Quartet, Festival artists let their hair down with an irreverent program of American Songbook, opera and more. Location: Shalin Liu Performance Center Third Floor Reception Hall Sydney Baedke, soprano Named a “rising star to watch”...
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An evening of Chopin chamber music brought by acclaimed cellist Colin Carr, pianist Eric Guo (Winner of 2023 Chopin Competition on Period Instruments), and the Terra Quartet (Silver Medalist in the 2023 Melbourne Chamber Competition), among others. The concert culminates with Chopin’s spectacularly grand Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 11 arranged for piano and string...
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Sydney Baedke, soprano | Terra Quartet Enjoy a 45-minute family-friendly concert that shares songs inspired by the sea. Featuring vocal sensation Sydney Baedke and the celebrated Terra String Quartet, join us for songs of love and friendship. Free, reservations encouraged Sydney Baedke, soprano Named a “rising star to watch” by Opera Canada, soprano Sydney Baedke...
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Terra String Quartet | Sydney Baedke, soprano | Barry Shiffman, viola | Colin Carr, cello A program of romantic chamber music for strings taking us from the infatuation of the young Webern to the nostalgia of late Strauss, via the tragedy of young love from Zemlinsky, and the anguish that drives Mendelssohn’s final string quartet....
