Past Concerts

Shtrykov-Tanaka Duo, Clarinet and Piano

October 1, 2023
https://misuzutanaka.com/duo

Maksim Shtrykov began clarinet studies in his native Belarus, becoming the first Belarusian clarinetist to be accepted to The Juilliard School where he was awarded a degree of Master of Music as a scholarship student in the celebrated studio of Charles Neidich.  Maksim is a prizewinner of many competitions including the International Johannes Brahms Chamber Music Competition in Poland and the “Salieri – Zinetti” International Chamber Music Competition in Italy. In 2007, while still in school, Maksim made his New York recital debut at Carnegie Hall’s intimate Weill Recital Hall as the recipient of the Artists International Special Presentation Award.

Misuzu Tanaka was born in London, where she began her piano lessons at the age of five. She then continued her studies in Japan and in the United States with Martin Canin at The Juilliard School where her love for the music of J. S. Bach blossomed. Her Masters and Doctoral degrees are from University of Michigan, where she was a full scholarship recipient, studying with Logan Skelton. During this time, she devoted herself to the study and performance of the works of Leoš Janáček, which led to further studies with Miroslav Brejcha and Ivan Moravec in the Czech Republic. With notable success in international competitions, Misuzu has also received prizes and awards in the International Janáček Competition and the World Bach Competition (presented by Boulder Bach Festival), to name a few. Among her recent recording releases is a critically acclaimed live album, “Misuzu Tanaka in Concert,” featuring works by Leoš Janáček and J. S. Bach.

Alexander Wu, Piano

August 6, 2023

New York City pianist and musical arranger Alexander Wu performs on the international stages of Europe, Asia, Latin American, and the U.S., both as a soloist and as a collaborative chamber player.

He will release his seventh solo album with music of George Gershwin in Fall, 2023. A native of California, Mr. Wu resides in Manhattan, NY, and serves on the piano faculty of the Third Street Music School Settlement in the East Village.

https://www.facebook.com/people/Alexander-A-Wu/100063707147415

Aaron Larget-Caplan, Guitar

May 7, 2023

Aaron Larget-Caplan is a passionate performer of great guitar works, who enjoys exploring enthralling compositions composed for him alongside his own astute arrangements, and hallowed hallmarks from the Spanish and classical traditions.

Larget-Caplan returns to the Art Complex Museum to perform his solo program “Looking Bach, Listening Forward.”

The program will celebrate new and recent recordings of Aaron’s, including music from his album dedicated to the music of Spain (release date in April 2023), music by J.S. Bach, and a premiere by Daniel Felsenfeld.

Larget-Caplan will introduce the compositions and speak about their creations as well as give listening hints.

Raised in Colorado, Aaron is a recording and touring artist based in Boston. His 10^th solo album will be issued in Spring, 2023 and feature music of Spain.

https://alcguitar.com

Kaleidoscope Chamber Ensemble

April 2, 2023

• Jill Dreeben – Flute
• Charlyn Bethell – Oboe
• Tracy McGinnis – Bassoon
• Beth Welty – Violin
• Dani Rimoni – Viola
• Sandi-Jo Malmon – Cello
• Elizabeth Skavish – Piano

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Zefira Trio
Violin, Cello, Piano

November 6, 2022

The idea for the Zefira Trio grew out of striking and instinctive rapport between pianist Eleanor Perrone and cellist Ashima Scripp, a rapport enhanced by the addition of violinist Olga Patramanska-Bell.

The trio played a program of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Jennifer Higdon, and Bedrich Smetana. The program also featured a Ukrainian folk tune arranged by Margaret Boswell Senyshyn.

Brezniak, Black, Beriyeva

October 2, 2022

• Chester Brezniak, clarinet
• Anne Black, viola
• Yelena Beriyeva, piano

Mark Valenti
Piano

August 7, 2022

Mark Valenti received his Master of Music from Northwestern University, Bachelor of Music from the Philadelphia Musical Academy, and has studied with such notable teachers as Benjamin Whitten, Zoltan Kocsis and Mary Sauer. In addition to giving solo recitals in cities throughout the U.S., Mr. Valenti has performed in France, Belgium, Hungary, and Luxembourg as well as for former First Lady Barbara Bush in Washington, D.C.

Mark Valenti has performed recitals live on WFMT classical radio. He has also done extensive work in the Jazz field including performances with Gregory Hines, Frank Foster, and Al Grey and has appeared on television with Joe Sudler’s Swing Machine and singer/actor Christopher Durham.