Key West Council On The Arts - Impromptu Classical Concerts of Key West
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 | PRIMA TRIO – The Prima Trio triumphed at the 2007 Frischoff Chamber Music Competition, winning the coveted Grand Prize as well as the Gold Medal in the Senior Division. The Palm Beach News described the trio as, "a virtuosic tour de force…a whirlwind of joy." |
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 | SHEN/BERKOVSKY PIANO DUO Pianist Jiayin Shen and Michael Berkovsky have been collaborating since 2004 playing 4 hands piano repertoire at both large and private venues throughout the US and Canada. The duo will play concerts in China during the summer of 2013. |
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 | ALEXANDER STRING QUARTET – The Alexander String Quartet has performed on five continents, securing standing among the world's premiere ensembles for over three decades. They were the first American quartet to win the London International String Quartet Prize. The New York Times described their playing as, "vibrant, probing, assured." |
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 | TRIO SOLISTI – Praise abounds for this exciting piano trio that celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2011-12. Notable critic, Terry Teachout of The Wall St. Journal, proclaimed Trio Solisti the successor of the Beaux Arts Trio as the outstanding chamber music ensemble of its kind. |
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 | CAVATINA DUO – The New Yorker Magazine noted the great potential of the union of flute and guitar and named Cavatina Duo the best of its kind. The review noted Cavatina’s style, sympathy and technical aplomb, asserting that it is doubtful their sophisticated and artistic playing could be surpassed. |
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 | GABRIEL CABEZAS – CELLO This year's Rising Star took top honors in the senior division of the 15th Sphinx Competition in 2012 as well as the Audience Choice Award. As soloist he has played with the New York Philharmonic, the Chicago Symphony and the New World Symphony among others. His debut with the Cleveland Orchestra was described as, "remarkably poised and elegant." |
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 | CHAMBER ORCHESTRA KREMLIN Russia is popularly know for two things - its rockets and its violins.
The CHAMBER ORCHESTRA KREMLIN is renowned for the latter, but their music will take you souring as if somehow there is a connection to the former. The New York Times states, " . . . warm, full-blooded and virtuosic playing with colorfully shaped, gleaming phrases." www.ChamberOrchestraKremlin.ru |
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 | The Harlem String Quartet Praised for its panache by the New York Times and currently the resident ensemble in the New England Conservatory’s Professional String Quartet Program, this acclaimed group is comprised of seasoned soloists who have performed in major venues throughout the country. http://www.harlemquartet.com |
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 | The Poulenc Trio Performing on oboe, bassoon and piano, the trio has been met with great critical acclaim. Being praised by the New York Times for its “elegant renditions” and by the Washington Post for its “near effortless lightness and grace“. They are the most active performing piano-wind group in the world. www.poulenctrio.org |
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 | Frederick Moyer Back in Key West by popular demand, this accomplished solo pianist has performed in the finest concert halls in forty-one countries. His enthusiasm, exacting artistry and delightful commentary make him a favorite among audiences who are thus brought into the heart of the musical experience. http://www.frederickmoyer.com/ |
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 | Jonah Kim This cello virtuoso who began his studies at Juilliard and developed his passion for chamber music at Curtis, has performed with chamber orchestras and given recitals nationwide and has been highly praised by critics. The Washington Post’s Joseph McLellan said he “sounded like the next Yo Yo Ma”. http://www.thejonahkim.com/ |
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 | Randall Goosby
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 | Philadelphia Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra This year’s With Love, Florence large string ensemble is dedicated to transforming lives through the richness and beauty of classical music. Its performances are provocative, poetic and reflect its passion for bringing music to new audiences in America and across the world. http://www.philadelphiavirtuosi.com/links.html |
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