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  • DANISH STRING QUARTET

    DANISH STRING QUARTET

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    “The playing was so direct, confident and engrossing I almost forgot to notice that technical matters, like intonation, blending and balance, were impeccable.” — Anthony Tommasini, The New York Times Embodying the quintessential elements of a chamber music ensemble, the Danish String Quartet has established a reputation for its integrated sound, flawless intonation, and judicious…

  • LUCA PISARONI, bass-baritone & WOLFRAM RIEGER, piano

    LUCA PISARONI, bass-baritone & WOLFRAM RIEGER, piano

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    “Bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni is quite a phenomenon.” — The Telegraph Italian bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni is one of today’s most captivating and versatile singers. Since his debut with the Vienna Philharmonic at the Salzburg Festival at the age of 26, he has performed at many of the world’s leading opera houses and concert halls. The VRS is…

  • PAVEL KOLESNIKOV, piano

    PAVEL KOLESNIKOV, piano

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    “His playing has brilliance, but also a caressing, almost sly intimacy.”  — The Telegraph The 23 year-old Prize Laureate of the 2012 Honens International Piano Competition is enjoying a burgeoning career. His upcoming and recent engagements include debuts at Berlin’s Konzerthaus, London’s Wigmore Hall, and New York’s Zankel Hall. He studies at the Moscow State Conservatory,…

  • DORIC STRING QUARTET

    DORIC STRING QUARTET

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    Alex Redington, violin Jonathan Stone, violin Hélène Clément, viola John Myerscough, cello “From the technical standpoint the players are superb, but, beyond that, they blend together as though of one mind – the touchstone of any such group.” — classicalsource.com Described by Gramophone Magazine as “one of the finest young string quartets,” the Doric String Quartet…

  • BENJAMIN GROSVENOR, piano

    BENJAMIN GROSVENOR, piano

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    Benjamin Grosvenor’s exhilarating displays of technical prowess, overlaid with a formidable depth of intelligence and humour, have not only captured international attention, but also an exclusive recording contract with Decca… all by the age of 18! As described by the press, he is “one in a million – several million”, and “a keyboard visionary who…

  • NING FENG, violin

    NING FENG, violin

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    Ning Feng has what it takes to stand out among the myriad of young violinists appearing on the world’s stages. From immaculate intonation and precise phrasing, to a luxuriously rich sound and impeccable musicianship, Ning Feng offers enthralling performances that are absolutely captivating. “A terrific performance… The fascinating effect he created was not just brilliant…

  • MILOŠ KARADAGLIĆ, guitar

    MILOŠ KARADAGLIĆ, guitar

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    Miloš Karadaglić, already hailed by fans and critics for his brilliant technique and transcendent musicality, is well on his way to joining the ranks of Segovia, Bream and John Williams. As the “new hero of classical guitar” (npr Music), 28-year-old Karadaglić is already in great demand across Europe and the USA. At his Carnegie Hall debut…

  • NAREK HAKHNAZARYAN, cello & NOREEN POLERA, piano

    NAREK HAKHNAZARYAN, cello & NOREEN POLERA, piano

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    Powerful playing and poetic performances catapulted Armenian cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan to win the First Prize and Gold Medal at the 2011 International Tchaikovsky Competition. Already hailed as a “seasoned phenom” by The Washington Post, Hakhnazaryan’s intense creativity has assured his place among the world’s most sought-after young musicians. “Mr Hakhnazaryan projected intensity from the moment…

  • BEHZOD ABDURAIMOV, piano

    BEHZOD ABDURAIMOV, piano

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    Perhaps The Telegraph said it best: “For all the drama, aural spectacle and electricity in his playing, it’s substantial, disciplined, and accurate. He doesn’t splash, he doesn’t fake. It’s real.” Despite flattering comparisons to Horowitz and Cortot, this young Uzbek pianist holds his own, shining with incredible energy and making big impressions with audiences. “Abduraimov…

  • ERIC OWENS, bass-baritone & WARREN JONES, piano

    ERIC OWENS, bass-baritone & WARREN JONES, piano

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    Last season, opera fans everywhere were abuzz over Eric Owens’ “show-stealing turn” in Wagner’s Das Rheingold, broadcast live from the Met. Now, in the intimacy of the Playhouse, hear this glorious bass-baritone in a program designed to highlight his artistic refinement and disarming emotional candour. Owens “speaks to you even in his silences…. and shakes…