Concert Series Continues... # 6

Yet another fabulous afternoon at the Gardner ! 
BUT NOT FOR ME 
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BUT THE SHOW WENT ON AS PLANNED

How fortunate Boston is to have the opportunity of experiencing such brilliant talent!

This is what I missed.

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Randall Scarlata, Baritone
http://www.randallscarlata.com/index.html 

Hailed for his warm, expressive sound, consummate musicianship and winning way with the audience, Randall Scarlata is firmly established as one of the most highly regarded musical interpreters of his generation.

He is equally comfortable in Bach and Händel oratorio, Mozart and Rossini operas.

His performances throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and South America have garnered raves from audiences and critics alike.

Mr. Scarlata's repertoire spans four centuries and sixteen languages. A sought-after interpreter of new music, he has given world premieres of works by George Crumb, Paul Moravec, Ned Rorem, Lori Laitman, Thea Musgrave, Samuel Adler, Daron Hagen, David Ludwig, Wolfram Wagner, Mohammed Fairouz and Christopher Theofanidis.

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Benjamin Hochan, Piano

Winner of prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant 2011's, pianist Benjamin Hochman has been described by the New York Times as a “gifted, fast-rising artist”.

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His eloquent and virtuosic performances have earned him critical acclaim and his rare combination of bravura and poetry has excited audiences and critics alike.

A passionate interpreter of diverse composers from Bach and Mozart to Berg and Kurtag with a penchant for juxtaposing familiar works with the unfamiliar, Mr. Hochman has proven to be adept in expressing the essential heart of each composer.

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In addition to the 2011 Avery Fisher Career Grant, Mr. Hochman received the "Outstanding Pianist" citation at the Verbier Academy, the Festorazzi Award from the Curtis Institute of Music, second prize at the Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition, the "Partosh Prize" awarded by the Israeli Minister of Culture for best performance of an Israeli work and first prize at the National Piano Competition of the Rubin Academy of Music in Jerusalem.

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His performances have been broadcast on National Public Radio's Young Artist Showcase and Performance Today, WNET’s Sunday Arts, WQXR, CBC (Canada), ABC (Australia), Radio France and Israel's Voice of Music radio station, as well as on the European television network Mezzo.

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http://www.benjaminhochman.com/multimedia.html

Born in Jerusalem, Benjamin Hochman began his studies with Esther Narkiss at the Conservatory of the Rubin Academy in Jerusalem and Emanuel Krasovsky in Tel Aviv.  His website is http://www.benjaminhochman.com.

 This afternoon's program selections included:

Schubert,

Sonata in D Major

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Schubert,

Schwanengesong (Swan Song)

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Brilliant !