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Concerts in December 2011

St. Petronille Christmas Tea. Dinner/lecture. For more information and to purchase tickets www.stpetronille.org

Glen Ellyn, IL

Young Concert Artists' DC Series: 33rd Anniversary Season
Washington, DC Debut Recital!

18-year-old clarinetist Narek Arutyunian, who won First Prize in the 2010 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, makes his Washington, DC recital debut accompanied by pianist Steven Beck. Born in Armenia, Mr. Arutyunian grew up and began his studies in Moscow. He has performed widely in Europe, and plays a clarinet personally given to him by the conductor and violinist Vladimir Spivakov.

Performance Timing: Part One - 40 min.; Intermission - 15 min.; Part Two - 30 min.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20566 Tickets and Information: 800-444-1324 or 202-467-4600

Variations sur un thème de Chopin Federico Mompou

Selections from Goyescas Enrique Granados
I. Los requiebros
V. El amor y la muerte

Chicago Cultural Center Michigan Avenue between Randolph and Washington Streets
December 07, 2011 14:00
Universität Mozarteum: Kleines Studio

Recital

Glazunov: Concerto for Violin in A minor, Op. 82

Brahms: Sonata for Violin and Piano no 2 in A major, Op. 100

Tchaikovsky: Valse-scherzo in C major, Op. 34

Artists: Miranda Liu (Violin); Irma Kliauzaite (Piano);

Mirabellplatz 1 5020 Salzburg AUSTRIA

iAN&ANi's OFFICIAL CHICAGO DEBUT!

At the Chopin Theatre's new "Chopin Salons" Series

Wednesday, December 7 at 7PM, Chopin Theatre, 1543 W Division

LIMITED SEATING $20 includes hors-d'oeuvres + drink specials
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In a program titled "SPANISH FIRE" - music of Spanish and Latin America: PROGRAM: Astor Piazzolla – Oblivion, Alberto Ginastera - Pampeana #2, Danzas Argentinas, Gaspar Cassado - Suite for Cello, Enrique Granados - Danzas Espanolas, Rodion Shchedrin - Tribute to Albeniz, Manuel De Falla - Seis Canciones Populares.

iAN&ANi is a collaboration of two musicians channeling their passion into a unique musical experience. Both accomplished soloists, Ian Maksin and Ani Gogova are joining forces to create a new kind of synergy and combine their artistic vision in order to deliver a one-of-a-kind performance of a great array of musical works. Besides the conventional repertoire, Ian&Ani are dedicated to promoting great music of the last 100 years from Russia, Spain and Latin America, as well as commissioning works from contemporary composers.

Russian-born cellist and composer Ian Maksin began playing cello at age 6 in his native Saint-Petersburg. He has performed for audiences around the world as a soloist, chamber musician as well as the principal cellist of the New World Symphony under direction of Michael Tilson Thomas. His live performances and recordings have been broadcast on National Public Radio and on radio and television around the world. Outside classical music, Maksin’s performance career encompasses many musical genres: he has collaborated with artists such as Sting, Andrea Bocelli, P.Diddy, Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Beach Boys, as well as Riverdance and Cirque du Soleil. In addition to appearing as a soloist with numerous orchestras around the world and at many classical music festivals such as Ravinia, Spoleto, and the White Nights Festival in his native St. Petersburg, Russia, Maksin has also performed at Lollapalooza and on MTV.

Bulgarian-born pianist Ani Gogova has been acclaimed for her “dazzling artistic presence”, “masterful poetic expression”, “ravishing colors”, and “virtuoso technique beyond reproach”. A winner of numerous national and international competitions, Gogova has appeared in solo recitals and concerts with orchestras in Bulgaria, Italy, Serbia, England, Romania, Slovenia, Portugal, Macedonia, and throughout the US. Her musical renditions have been heard on the Bulgarian National Radio, Classic FM Radio, Public Radio International, and WFMT Chicago. In addition to her performances, she has been the featured presenter at numerous high profile festivals and conferences including The College Music Society, European Piano Teachers Association, World Piano Conference, and Isidor Bajic International Piano Memorial. Highlights of this season include performances throughout Chicago including one at PianoForte Foundation broadcasts for WFMT, tours on the East Coast and Eastern Europe and participation in the jury of the 5th Isidor Bajic International Piano Competition.

1543 W Division St. Chicago IL

My new work for guitar duo, commissioned by Timoshenko and Kubja, is entitled "Prayer of Quiet".

Peterburi mnt. 2, 20308 Narva, Estonia +372 359 9245

My new work for guitar duo, commissioned by the Timoshenko and Kubja, is entitled "Prayer of Quiet".

Tartu Raekoda

My new work for guitar duo, commissioned by the Timoshenko and Kubja, is entitled "Prayer of Quiet".

Uus 16c Tallinn, Estonia 10111

Brandi Berry, Baroque Violin -- Anna Steinhoff, Baroque Cello -- Jason Moy, Harpsichord

Sonata Settima a due Dario Castello (c. 1590 – 1658)

Sonata in D Major for Violin & Continuo, Op. 5 No. 1 Arcangelo Corelli

Diverse Bizzarie Sopra La Vecchia: Sarabanda O Pur Ciaccona Nicola Matteis (fl. 1670 – 1714)

Sonata in D Major from Sonate Accademiche, Op. 2, No. 1 Francesco Maria Veracini (1690 – 1768)

Chicago Cultural Center Michigan Avenue between Randolph and Washington Streets
December 14, 2011 19:00
Kuressaare Linnus/Kuressaare Castle

Dmitri Timoshenko & Vahur Kubja, Guitar duo

My new work for guitar duo, commissioned by the Timoshenko and Kubja, is entitled "Prayer of Quiet".

Kuressaare Linnus, Kuressaare, Estonia

My new work for guitar duo, commissioned by the Timoshenko and Kubja, is entitled "Prayer of Quiet".

Pärnu Raekoda, Pärnu, Estonia

The International Music Foundation presents:

Do-It-Yourself Messiah 2011

Monday, December 19

Tuesday, December 20

Millennium Park Chicago, IL

The International Music Foundation presents:

Do-It-Yourself Messiah 2011

Monday, December 19

Tuesday, December 20

Millennium Park Chicago, IL

From: Six Pieces for Violin and Piano Amanda Röntgen-Maier (1853 – 1894)
Allegretto con moto
Lento
Allegro Molto
Allegro, ma non troppo

Sonata No. 3 in C minor for Violin and Piano, Op. 45 Edvard Grieg

Chicago Cultural Center Michigan Avenue between Randolph and Washington Streets

J.S.Bach-Toccatas,Prelude and fugues,Partita.

Matriz(Chuch)

Italian Madrigals ( Giaches De Wert (c.1535 – 1596)
I. Vezzosi Augelli Graceful Birds
II. Con voi giocando, Amor Playing with you, Love
III. M’ha punt’ Amor Love has pierced me

Copperwave Joan Tower (b. 1938)

Contrapunctus 1 from the Art of the Fugue Johann Sebastian Bach

New Work (World Premiere) Stacy Garrop (b. 1969)

Sonata for Brass Quintet (13’)
I. Moderato
II. Andante
III. Animato
John Cheetham (b. 1939)

Chicago Cultural Center Michigan Avenue between Randolph and Washington Streets