LINDSAY DEUTSCH
(Monday, November 15, 2010 7:30pm)
Taking the listening experience to the next level, American violinist Lindsay Deutsch plays with a passion and energy that has enthralled audiences throughout the United States and Canada.
The internationally respected Strad Magazine featured Ms. Deutsch as their pick of “Up-and-Coming Musicians.”
Her movie credits include the solo violin sound track for the movie, The Good Shepherd, starring Robert De Niro. Ms Deutsch’s performance of Astor Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra was featured on NPR’s SymphonyCast program. She has also appeared as a soloist on the acclaimed national radio program, From the Top.
Lindsay Deutsch captures the musical imaginations of young and old with her fresh approach to timeless classical performances!
JASON COLEMAN
(Wednesday, January 26, 2011, 7:30pm)
Jason Coleman has been blessed with tremendous talent inherited from his grandfather, the legendary keyboardist Floyd Cramer. He has matured into an uncanny reflection of his famous granddaddy and now his current concert tour, Legacy of Floyd Cramer, is bringing a heartfelt new life to Cramer’s beloved music. Jason was thrilled to make his Grand Ole Opry debut at the tender age of seventeen and was given the honor of playing for the induction of his grandfather at the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Medallion Ceremony.
Jason’s concerts are filled with exciting songs and nostalgic stories as he shares special memories of his grandfather and the music he made famous. His 2006 CD release, Legacy, includes many of Floyd’s self-penned hits, most notably Last Date.
GREG GINNASCOLI
(Wednesday, February 9, 2011 7:30PM)
Performing celebrated works by Gershwin, Paganini, Liszt and his riotous rendition of Flight of the Bumblebee, marimbist and percussionist, Greg Giannascolli is nothing less than astonishing. His virtuosity combines with his showmanship to create a great artistry. Greg was the winner of the Artist International New York Recital/Young Artist Competition and top prize winner of the Patrons of Wisdom International Young Artist Competition held in Toronto, Canada. He has performed as a soloist with orchestras and in recitals throughout North America, Europe and Asia and has delighted audiences on CBC, NPR radio and PBS TV.
Mr. Giannascolli earned his DMA from Rutgers University, his MM from Virginia Commonwealth University and his BM from Rowan University. He currently gets to share his performing experience as a faculty member at the esteemed Juilliard Pre-College and as the coordinator of the percussion department at New Jersey City University.
FRENCH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
(Thursday, March 24, 2011 7:30PM)
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Acclaimed as one of France’s best chamber orchestras, the French Chamber Orchestra, was founded in 1989 and is now based in Senlis near Paris. With esteemed pianist/director, Eugene Albulescu, this enthralling orchestra specializes in bringing forgotten masterpieces to life playing the musical treasures of Mozart, Saint Saens & Ravel.
The ensemble made its 2002 United States debut with a concert in Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center in New York. In 2005, they made their international debut at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden. Since then the orchestra has become known world-wide with performances in Switzerland, Holland, Italy, Belgium, Germany, England and the Czech Republic. The French Chamber Orchestra combines artistic integrity with originality to express musical emotions at their deepest level.