Eliot Fisk | Classical Guitarist
Sunday, September 25, 2011 | 4:00pm
A legendary artist at the height of his powers, Eliot Fisk has astonished audiences across the globe with his breathtaking virtuosity. The last direct student of Andres Segovia, he has transformed the classical guitar repertoire with groundbreaking transcriptions and countless works written for and dedicated to him. His wide-ranging repertoire explores classical, flamenco, jazz and world music. A renowned teacher at both the New England Conservatory and Saltzburg’s Mozarteum, his influence on the next generation of guitarists is incalculable. In 2009 King Juan Carlos of Spain presented him with La Cruz de Isabel la Catolica, a rarely bestowed honor, for his service to Spanish music. . More detail....
Piffaro, the Renaissance Band
Sunday, Oct 16, 2011 | 4:00 pm
Shawms, sackbuts, krumhorns, recorders and bagpipes! Lutes, guitars, harps and percussion! The seven multi-instrumentalists of Piffaro are the pied pipers of early music, our nation’s finest Renaissance wind band. They recreate both the rustic sounds of the peasantry and the elegant music of the aristocracy. Their impressive catalog of recordings provides a virtual tour of Renaissance music and of Piffaro’s own meticulous scholarship. Great musical explorers, their Los Alamos program will feature music transplanted to the New World from Spain and Portugal . . More detail....
Haochen Zhang | Piano
Sunday, Jan 22, 2012 | 4:00 pm
At age 5 he performed all of Bach’s Two Part Inventions and sonatas by Haydn and Mozart in his debut recital in the 1200-seat Shanghi Concert Hall. At age 17 he won the China International Competition. At age 19 he was the youngest competitor and Gold Medalist at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Now 21, Haochen Zhang is clearly no mere technical prodigy, but a sensitive interpreter and insightful programmer in great demand worldwide. Do not miss this opportunity to witness the ascent of a rising star! . . More detail....
The King's Singers
Saturday, March 10, 2012 | 7:00 pm
A class act with a delightful British wit, the King’s Singers are one of the world’s most celebrated ensembles. Their sophisticated musicality and playful showmanship demonstrate that great art and fun are not mutually exclusive. Grammy Award winners in 2009 for their album Simple Gifts, the King’s discography now includes over 150 best-selling recordings. With their matchless suavity and flawless blend, these six Brits are superstars to a man. . More detail....
The St. Lawrence String Quartet
Sunday, May 13, 2012 | 4:00 pm
The St. Lawrence String Quartet has established itself among the world-class
chamber ensembles of its generation. Honored with two Grammy nominations and the coveted German record critics’ award,
the quartet has delighted audiences with spontaneous, passionate, and dynamic performances. Alex Ross of The New Yorker
magazine writes, The St. Lawrence are remarkable not simply for the quality of their music making, exalted as it is,
but for the joy they take in the act of connection.
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UPCOMING CONCERT
The King's Singers
Saturday, March 10, 2012
7:00 pm
They are still unmatched for their sheer musicality and ability to entertain.
- The Times, London
[The King's Singers] collective virtuosity has the same microscopic perfection
one sometimes hears from purely instrumental chamber musicians...the singing was
technically breathtaking, luxuriously beautiful and musically exact.
- The Washington Post
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