2008 - 2009 Season

 

Concert Date

Ensemble

Location

October 28, 2008

7:30 PM

Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble

 

This group was formed in 1967 to perform larger chamber works - from quintets to octets. Its touring commitments are extensive, with visits to France, Germany, Spain, South America, Australia, New Zealand, and Taiwan.

 

“Nothing short of stunning” --Gramophone

 

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

 

November 18, 2008

7:30 PM

 

Hungarian Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra

 

This ensemble was formed in 1988 and consists of men and women students of the Franz Liszt Academy in Budapest. They have built a vast repertoire with a special emphasis on the romantic compositions.

 

“...the Orchestra thrilled the audience... and the virtuosity was apparent.”

--Rapid City Journal

 

Clark Opera Memphis Center

 February 17, 2009

 7:30 PM

Mozart Piano Quartet

 

This ensemble brings together international artists from Germany who make music with passion and fire, paired with technical brilliance. They have been called “A group to be watched!”

 

“They made music with passion and fire, paired with technical brilliance.”

--Weissenfelser Zeitung

 

 

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March 19, 2009

 7:30 PM

Prazak String Quartet

 

This quartet was established in 1972 while its members were students at the Prague Conservatory. Since then, the quartet has gained attention for

its place in the unique Czech quartet tradition and its musical virtuosity. They have won many first place prizes and awards at music festivals all over the world.

 

“These gentlemen play with a fluidity and style that is just about unmatched

in the chamber music arena” --Audiophile Audition

 

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April 21, 2009

 7:30 PM

 

 

Cerovsek / Jumppanen

Violin Piano Duo

 

This duo is comprised of pianist Paavali Jumppanen and Cory Cerovsek, violin. They are an exciting pair who released a recording in 2006 of the complete sonatas for violin and piano of Beethoven which

received numerous awards. Mr. Cerovsek was nominated for a 2006 Grammy Award for his recording of the Corigliano Violin Sonata. He

performs on the “Milanollo” Stradivarius of 1728, an instrument played, among others, by Nicolo Paganini.

 

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