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JOHANNES STRING QUARTET
Violin, Violin, Viola & Cello
Saturday, November 6, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
South Congregational Church, St. Johnsbury, VT
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"A pretty terrific new string quartet has been born, and a long life is anticipated." – The Los Angeles Times
Soovin Kim cut his musical teeth in Burlington, went on to be the first American in 24
years to win the great Paganini Competition, and formed this ensemble at Vermont's Marlboro Festival
with musicians of the same caliber. We are thrilled to open the season with the Johannes.
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, String Quartet No. 20 in D major, K.499, "Hoffmeister"
- Leoš Janáček, String Quartet No.2 "Intimate Letters"
- Antonin Dvorák, String Quartet No. 10 in E-flat major, Op. 51
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REPAST BAROQUE ENSEMBLE
Baroque Violin, Baroque Violoncello/Viola da Gamba & Harpsichord
Sunday, January 16, 2011, 4:00 p.m
South Congregational Church, St. Johnsbury, VT
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"A graceful, energetic ensemble." – The New York Times
In last season's survey, many asked for Baroque music, so here it is! A collaboration
of three period-instrument virtuosi, Repast will be joined by soprano Nell Snaidas for a concert with
a theme -- mythology in French cantatas and instrumental music. Something different, and sure to delight.
- Jean-Baptiste Lully, Divertissement
- Marin Marais, Tombeau de Lully
- François Couperin, Nouveaux Concerts
- Michel Pignolet de Montéclair, La mort de Didon
- Jean-Philippe Rameau, Concert No. 2
- Jean-Baptiste Forqueray, La Jupiter
- Louis-Nicolas Clérambault, Médée
www.repastbaroque.org
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ADASKIN TRIO & PIANIST SALLY PINKAS
Violin, Viola, Cello & Piano
Saturday, February 19, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
South Congregational Church, St. Johnsbury, VT |
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"The musicians love what they're doing. You will, too."
– Fanfare Magazine
Ms. Pinkas and the Adaskin have appeared separately on
the Series and now come together as a piano quartet -- a first for us. Superb musicians all, as a
quartet they have established themselves as powerful interpreters of the masterpieces of the piano quartet
literature.
www.adaskinstringtrio.com
sally.hirsch-pinkas.org
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MARJAN KIEPURA
Lecture and Piano
Sunday, March 6, 2011, 4:00 p.m.
South Congregational Church, St. Johnsbury, VT |
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"Heart-stopping moments veiled by a surface directness...a strong, individual and
lasting impression." – Pianist Magazine
We are excited to present an extra offering this season in
honor of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frederic Chopin. Join us for a special lecture and musical
program with renowned Chopin authority and interpreter, Marjan Kiepura. This program will present
aspects of Chopin's life and music, illustrated with mazurkas, waltzes, and polonaises.
www.patriamusic.com
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THE VARSHAVSKI-SHAPIRO PIANO DUO
Piano Four Hands
Saturday, April 2, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
South Congregational Church, St. Johnsbury, VT |
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"[A] really extra-class ensemble." – Vest (Tel Aviv)
Ukrainian-born Stanislava Varshavski and Russian-born Diana Shapiro met at school in
Jerusalem in 1998 and, as a piano four-hands duo, have gone on to be gold medal winners at numerous
international competitions. Now residing in the United States, their prize-winning playing will be
demonstrated with music of Schubert, Rachmaninoff, Mendelssohn, and Stravinsky.
- Franz Schubert, Lebensstürme, Op. 144, D.497
- Sergei Rachmaninoff, Six Pieces for Piano Duet, Op. 11
- Felix Mendelssohn, Allegro Brillante, Op. 92
- Igor Stravinsky, Petrouchka
www.piano-4-hands.com
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