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SUMMARY:DC Debate: What does the Catholic Church Teach about Embryo Adoption?
DESCRIPTION:Dr. John Haas\, president of the International Institute for Culture\, will be joining in a debate with Dr. Elizabeth Rex. \n\n\n\nLocation:Saint John Paul II National Shrine3900 Harewood Road\, NE\, Washington DC 20017 \n\n\n\n\nDownload PDF\n\n\n\n\nCan adopting a frozen embryo save a human life while remaining faithful to Catholic teaching? On Thursday\, October 22\, at 7 p.m.\, Dr. John Haas and Dr. Elizabeth Rex will debate “What Does the Catholic Church Teach About Embryo Adoption?” at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington\, D.C. Embryo adoption involves transferring a previously frozen embryo created through in vitro fertilization (IVF) into another woman’s womb so she can carry and raise the child. \n\n\n\nFor Catholics\, the question is particularly challenging: the Church affirms the dignity of every human life from conception while opposing IVF and upholding the inseparable relationship between marriage\, the marital act\, and procreation. The debate will explore whether adopting an already existing embryo can be a morally acceptable act of rescue\, considering the Vatican’s recognition of the compassionate intention behind embryo adoption and its serious moral concerns about the practice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Haas\, PhD\, STL\, M.Div \n\n\n\n\nPresident Emeritus\, The National Catholic Bioethics Center\n\n\n\nFounder & President\, The International Institute for Culture\n\n\n\nCurrently serves as the John Cardinal Krol Professor of Moral Theology at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElizabeth Rex\, PhD\, MBA\, Th (cand.) \n\n\n\n\nAssociate Scholar\, The Charlotte Lozier Institute\n\n\n\n3 Books on Embryo Adoption\n\n\n\nFounder & President\, The Donum Vitae Institute\n\n\n\nFormerly served as Adjunct Professor of Catholic Bioethics & Medical Ethics at Holy Apostles College & Seminary in Cromwell\, Connecticut\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeating is limited for this unprecedented event!RSVP – call or text Missy Smith • 202-288-4984
URL:https://iiculture.org/event/dc-debate-what-does-the-catholic-church-teach-about-embryo-adoption/
LOCATION:Saint John Paul II National Shrine\, 3900 Harewood Road\, NE\,\, Washington\, DC\, 20017\, United States
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SUMMARY:American Legacy: Kairos Trio
DESCRIPTION:We are joining celebrations of 250th Anniversary of the United States by presenting program of piano trios by American composers: Parker\, Beach\, Copland\, Foote. \n\n\n\nHoratio Parker – Suite for Piano Trio in A minor\, Op.35 (1893)Amy Beach – Piano Trio in A minor\, Op. 150 (1938)Aaron Copland – Prelude for Piano Trio (1921-25)Arthur Foote – Piano Trio No. 2 in B-flat major\, Op. 65 (1908) \n\n\n\nReception to Follow \n\n\n\nSpace for this concert is limited. To ensure your spot\, please make the suggested donation and RSVP in advance. Walk-ins are welcome\, but seating cannot be guaranteed without an advance reservation. We appreciate your generosity and look forward to seeing you there. \n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nSuggested Donation $30. \n\n\n\nKAIROS TRIO \n\n\n\nKairos Trio is one of the latest ensembles to join the flourishing Philadelphia chamber music scene. A piano trio comprised of pianist Kasia Marzec-Salwinski\, violinist Tom DiSarlo and cellist Talia Schiff\, they knew immediately that this was an ensemble that was meant to be. Delving into both the great warhorses of the piano trio literature as well as discovering and presenting lesser-known works in this medium\, the musicians bring to this new venture a collective knowledge from their past musical experiences fueled by a rekindled passion to share their creative output. \n\n\n\nThomas DiSarlo\, violin \n\n\n\nConcertmaster and solo violinist of the AmaDeus Ensemble since 1991. Former member of the Rutgers String Quartet\, Pennsylvania String Quartet\, and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. Recordings include the Beethoven Violin Concerto and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Performed Bruch’s Scottish Phantasy with the Pittsburgh Symphony as a graduate competition winner. \n\n\n\nTalia Schiff\, cello \n\n\n\nAttended Kneisel Hall and Bowdoin Chamber Music Festivals. Winner of the Austrian American Society Competition\, performing at the Mozarteum in Salzburg\, Austria. Founding member of the Castalia String Trio\, semifinalists in the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. Published by Musicelli Publications. Founding member of Elysian Camerata. Performed as orchestral cellist with Delaware Symphony and Princeton Symphony Orchestras\, and Opera NJ Orchestra as principal cellist. Also worked with Philadelphia’s top ensembles including\, Philly Pops\, Philadelphia Ballet\, Opera Philadelphia\, and the Philadelphia Orchestra. \n\n\n\nKasia Marzec-Salwinski\, piano \n\n\n\nInternational recitalist and chamber musician with appearances across Europe\, the United States\, the Middle East\, and Japan\, including Carnegie Hall. Co-founder and Artistic Director of Fine Art Music Company. DMA\, Temple University. Affiliate Artist at Haverford College.
URL:https://iiculture.org/event/american-legacy-kairos-trio/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Ivy Hall
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SUMMARY:Levate Piano Trio: Beethoven and Dvořák
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAMBeethoven – Piano Trio in D major\, Op.70\, No. 1Dvořák – Piano Trio No. 4 in E minor\, Op. 90\, B. 166 \n\n\n\nThis concert is free and open to the public.Lift up your hearts. Unveil the mastery of violin\, cello\, and piano artistry in precision\, passion\, and harmony. Let our performance speak to your soul.Sarah Thomas- Violin \n\n\n\nSarah Thomas is a classically trained\, professional violinist based in the Greater Philadelphia area. Born and raised in Philadelphia\, she began her violin studies at the age of three and a half. She received her Bachelor of Music\, summa cum laude\, in violin performance from the University of Tulsa and her Master of Music in violin performance from the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. During her time at the University of Tulsa\, Sarah was an active chamber musician and concertmaster of the TU Symphony. During her master’s degree\, Sarah was the principal 2nd violinist of CCM’s top orchestra\, Philharmonia. While at CCM\, she was the 1st violinist in a string quartet coached by the Ariel String Quartet and she also performed in numerous student recitals and other musical collaborations. \n\n\n\nSarah is an alumna of the IES Vienna Music Program\, where she spent Fall 2015 studying with Barbara Górzyńska and performing in the Wiener Konzerthaus as a 1st violinist with the Wiener Akademische Philharmonie. She is also an alumna of the Bowdoin International Music Festival\, the National Orchestral Institute\, the Aspen Music Festival\, and the Brevard Music Center. From 2016-2017\, she performed with the Signature String Quartet and taught elementary school orchestra in Tulsa Public Schools and was the Beginner Strings Teacher at Sistema Tulsa. During her time in Cincinnati\, Sarah cultivated a thriving studio of private students\, led group classes and recitals\, and was a faculty member of Cincinnati Strings and The Immanuel School of Music. Sarah has performed with The Signature Symphony\, The Tulsa Symphony\, The Richmond Symphony\, and The Kentucky Symphony. Since 2010 she has performed as a freelance violinist for weddings\, church services\, recording sessions\, and other events. In her spare time\, Sarah enjoys gardening\, tennis\, cooking\, and spending time with her family.Jacob Ginn – Cello \n\n\n\nCellist Jacob Ginn enjoys a multifaceted career in music as both a performer and educator. A specialist in Suzuki pedagogy\, Jacob leads the Suzuki cello programs at Germantown Academy and has a highly active private teaching studio. He has completed Suzuki teacher training with Susan Gagnon\, Trina Carry Hodgson\, and Zachary Sweet. He serves as cello coach for Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute’s Prysm Strings division. Also active as a performer\, Jacob appears as a recitalist and freelance orchestral musician throughout Greater Philadelphia. He has performed with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Symphony Orchestra and the Maryland Symphony Orchestra. While in Arizona\, Jacob often appeared with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra\, Tucson Pops\, West Valley Symphony\, and Grammy-nominated True Concord. He is the former cellist of the Michie String Quartet at the University of Utah\, current cellist of the New World Trio\, and excited to join the Levate Piano Trio in 2025. \n\n\n\nOriginally from Chandler\, Arizona\, Jacob holds degrees from the University of Arizona and the University of Utah. He was named a Presser Foundation Scholar in 2018. His major teachers include John Eckstein (Utah Symphony) and Dr. Theodore Buchholz\, and he has been fortunate to play in masterclasses for cellists and ensembles such as Matt Haimovitz\, Philippe Muller\, the St. Lawrence String Quartet\, and the Juilliard String Quartet. He furthered his studies during the summers at the Round Top Festival Institute and Texas Music Festival\, where he was mentored by cellists Stephen Balderston\, Emilio Colón\, and Lachezar Kostov. In 2018\, Jacobwas a fellow at the Britt Music and Arts Festival in Medford\, Oregon. \n\n\n\nWhen not playing the cello\, Jacob is passionate about exploring Philadelphia’s many amazing restaurants and\, whenever he can\, hiking across the Mountain West.Nathan Knutson – Piano \n\n\n\nAcclaimed for his masterful command of technique and sound\, Nathan Knutson is particularly noted as an interpreter of a vast range of musical genres “…allowing him to be versatile\, understanding and equally comfortable with composers and styles that are very different\, making his rendition of a wide variety of repertoire natural\, thoughtful\, and very musical.” \n\n\n\nEarning highest marks in chamber music and solo performance\, Dr. Knutson holds a Doctorate in Sacred Music\, a Master’s degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln\, where he studied with internationally renowned faculty including Paul Barnes\, Antonio Pompa-Baldi and Emanuela Friscioni. As a consequence of his competitive success as a young artist by the age of 17\, Knutson made his orchestral debut with the South Dakota Symphony in a series of four concerts of Rachmaninoff’s 2nd piano concerto. \n\n\n\nAs chamber musician\, Nathan has coached with notable artists including the late Leon Fleischer\, Paul Kantor\, Virginia Weckstrom\, Michael Tilson-Thomas\, and John Corigliano. Additionally\, Knutson attributes much of his technique to his teacher’s teachers: Joseph and Rosina Lhevinne\, in pedagogical lineage with Rachmaninoff\, Rubenstein\, Scriabin\, and Vasily Safonov. \n\n\n\nAs seminary professor\, Dr. Knutson holds the Francesco Chair of Sacred Music at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary (Philadelphia) and teaches a wide variety of courses in Church music\, with particular focus on “Singing the Mass”\, the pipe organ\, Gregorian chant and Sacred polyphony. \n\n\n\nTogether with his wife\, also a church musician\, they are blessed with six children who love their mini-poodle\, Genevieve.
URL:https://iiculture.org/event/levate-piano-trio/
LOCATION:Ivy Hall\, 6331 Lancaster Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19151\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ivy Hall
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SUMMARY:American Melting Pot: Fine Art Music with Kairos Trio
DESCRIPTION:Fine Art Music together with Kairos Trio present a melting pot of music styles across America. \n\n\n\nMUSIC BY: Leonard Bernstein\, George Gershwin\, Charles Ives\, Lukas Foss\, Edward Macdowell\, Jennifer Higdon\, Rollin WilberPERFORMED BYRobert Edwin\, baritoneRollin Wilber\, pianoThomas DiSarlo\, violinTalia Schiff\, celloKasia Salwinski\, pianoA splendid variety of classical instrumental works for combinations of piano\, violin\, and cello\, by American composers from early twentieth century up through today\, blended with special spirited and deeply poetic folksongs for baritone\, drawn from our heritage\, from near and abroad\, and arranged to infuse classical elements with the best of authentic ballads.MUSICAL PROGRAM \n\n\n\nA splendid variety of classical instrumental works for combinations of piano\, violin\, and cello\, by American composers from early twentieth century up through today\, blended with special spirited and deeply poetic folksongs for baritone\, drawn from our heritage\, from near and abroad\, and arranged to infuse classical elements with the best of authentic ballads.\n\n\n\nThese traditional ballads from America\, Ireland\, England and Scotland have been arranged by our pianist\, Rollin Wilber\, for baritone voice with piano (as well as two additional pieces with violin). They are melodic\, poignant songs\, spirited by human stories of all kinds\, from heart-wrenching love\, its joy and tragedy\, to pirating on the high seas. \n\n\n\nThe songs are woven together with a great variety of music by Edward Macdowell (piano Idylls)\, Charles Ives (In the Barn for violin)\, Lukas Foss (Capriccio for cello); additionally\, George Gershwin’s Preludes and Virtuoso Etudes\, and the touching Pale Yellow by Jennifer Hogdon\, so diverse in their styles. The result is a “melting pot” of sensibilities\, juxtaposed with each other\, displaying a wonderful array of sounds\, musical feelings and colors. \n\n\n\nOur concert culminates in the Piano Trio for piano\, violin and cello by the inimitable Leonard Bernstein\, written when he was 19.\n\n\n\nPiano Trio by Leonard Bernstein \n\n\n\nThese melodic\, poignant folksongs are spirited by human stories of all kinds\, from heart-wrenching love\, its joy and tragedy\, in\, to pirating on the high seas. Traditional ballads from America\, Ireland\, England and Scotland have been arranged by our pianist\, Rollin Wilber\, for baritone voice with piano (as well as two additional pieces with violin). Woven in with composers like Edward Macdowell\, Charles Ives and George Gershwin\, so diverse in their styles\, the result is a “melting pot” of sensibilities\, juxtaposed with each other\, displaying a wonderful array of sounds\, musical feelings and colors.Our concert culminates in a work for piano\, violin and cello by the inimitable Leonard Bernstein\, written when he was 19. \n\n\n\nReception to Follow \n\n\n\nSpace for this concert is limited. To ensure your spot\, please make the suggested donation and RSVP in advance. Walk-ins are welcome\, but seating cannot be guaranteed without an advance reservation. We appreciate your generosity and look forward to seeing you there. \n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nSuggested Donation $30. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKAIROS TRIO \n\n\n\nKairos Trio is one of the latest ensembles to join the flourishing Philadelphia chamber music scene. A piano trio comprised of pianist Kasia Marzec-Salwinski\, violinist Tom DiSarlo and cellist Talia Schiff\, they knew immediately that this was an ensemble that was meant to be. Delving into both the great warhorses of the piano trio literature as well as discovering and presenting lesser-known works in this medium\, the musicians bring to this new venture a collective knowledge from their past musical experiences fueled by a rekindled passion to share their creative output. \n\n\n\nThomas DiSarlo\, violin \n\n\n\nConcertmaster and solo violinist of the AmaDeus Ensemble since 1991. Former member of the Rutgers String Quartet\, Pennsylvania String Quartet\, and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. Recordings include the Beethoven Violin Concerto and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Performed Bruch’s Scottish Phantasy with the Pittsburgh Symphony as a graduate competition winner. \n\n\n\nTalia Schiff\, cello \n\n\n\nAttended Kneisel Hall and Bowdoin Chamber Music Festivals. Winner of the Austrian American Society Competition\, performing at the Mozarteum in Salzburg\, Austria. Founding member of the Castalia String Trio\, semifinalists in the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. Published by Musicelli Publications. Founding member of Elysian Camerata. Performed as orchestral cellist with Delaware Symphony and Princeton Symphony Orchestras\, and Opera NJ Orchestra as principal cellist. Also worked with Philadelphia’s top ensembles including\, Philly Pops\, Philadelphia Ballet\, Opera Philadelphia\, and the Philadelphia Orchestra. \n\n\n\nKasia Marzec-Salwinski\, piano \n\n\n\nInternational recitalist and chamber musician with appearances across Europe\, the United States\, the Middle East\, and Japan\, including Carnegie Hall. Co-founder and Artistic Director of Fine Art Music Company. DMA\, Temple University. Affiliate Artist at Haverford College. \n\n\n\nRollin Wilber\, Pianist studied with Maryan Filar\, internationally acclaimed pianist and Chopin interpreter\, and graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Music in piano performance. Mr. Wilber has been an active recitals for more than four decades\, plus performing concerto solos with local orchestras. In 2010 he co-founded Fine Art Music Company\, presenting compelling thematic programs that provide listeners with a deep and connecting way to access a wide range of classical works. These productions have been presented at Ivy Hall and Philadelphia Ethical Society from 2010 through today. Wilber teaches piano and is a composer of piano and vocal works.
URL:https://iiculture.org/event/american-melting-pot-fine-art-music-with-kairos-trio/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Fine Art Music Company
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270206T193000
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SUMMARY:Forgotten Treasures: Kairos Trio
DESCRIPTION:We can’t wait to share these these exciting gems with you!Program: Piano trios by Grieg\, Fibich\, Röntgen\, and Cassadó. \n\n\n\nReception to Follow \n\n\n\nSpace for this concert is limited. To ensure your spot\, please make the suggested donation and RSVP in advance. Walk-ins are welcome\, but seating cannot be guaranteed without an advance reservation. We appreciate your generosity and look forward to seeing you there. \n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nSuggested Donation $30. \n\n\n\nKAIROS TRIO \n\n\n\nKairos Trio is one of the latest ensembles to join the flourishing Philadelphia chamber music scene. A piano trio comprised of pianist Kasia Marzec-Salwinski\, violinist Tom DiSarlo and cellist Talia Schiff\, they knew immediately that this was an ensemble that was meant to be. Delving into both the great warhorses of the piano trio literature as well as discovering and presenting lesser-known works in this medium\, the musicians bring to this new venture a collective knowledge from their past musical experiences fueled by a rekindled passion to share their creative output. \n\n\n\nThomas DiSarlo\, violin \n\n\n\nConcertmaster and solo violinist of the AmaDeus Ensemble since 1991. Former member of the Rutgers String Quartet\, Pennsylvania String Quartet\, and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. Recordings include the Beethoven Violin Concerto and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Performed Bruch’s Scottish Phantasy with the Pittsburgh Symphony as a graduate competition winner. \n\n\n\nTalia Schiff\, cello \n\n\n\nAttended Kneisel Hall and Bowdoin Chamber Music Festivals. Winner of the Austrian American Society Competition\, performing at the Mozarteum in Salzburg\, Austria. Founding member of the Castalia String Trio\, semifinalists in the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. Published by Musicelli Publications. Founding member of Elysian Camerata. Performed as orchestral cellist with Delaware Symphony and Princeton Symphony Orchestras\, and Opera NJ Orchestra as principal cellist. Also worked with Philadelphia’s top ensembles including\, Philly Pops\, Philadelphia Ballet\, Opera Philadelphia\, and the Philadelphia Orchestra. \n\n\n\nKasia Marzec-Salwinski\, piano \n\n\n\nInternational recitalist and chamber musician with appearances across Europe\, the United States\, the Middle East\, and Japan\, including Carnegie Hall. Co-founder and Artistic Director of Fine Art Music Company. DMA\, Temple University. Affiliate Artist at Haverford College.
URL:https://iiculture.org/event/forgotten-treasures-kairos-trio/
LOCATION:Ivy Hall\, 6331 Lancaster Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19151\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ivy Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270227T193000
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SUMMARY:Chopin Fest: Fine Art Music
DESCRIPTION:Pianists KASIA SALWINSKI and ROLLIN WILBERpresent an annual music celebration for the birthday of Frederic Chopin (217 years). \n\n\n\nChopin’s monumental four Ballades has given continual enjoyment and response at the deepest musical levels for two centuries. They form the crux of this performance\, intermixed with soothing Bach arias.\n\n\n\nFraming them are his sensual Prelude #25 in C# minor\, the swirling Winterwind Etude\, his profound Nocturne in C minor\, and his deeply expressive Barcarolle. \n\n\n\nReception to Follow \n\n\n\nSpace for this concert is limited. To ensure your spot\, please make the suggested donation and RSVP in advance. Walk-ins are welcome\, but seating cannot be guaranteed without an advance reservation. We appreciate your generosity and look forward to seeing you there. \n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nSuggested Donation $30. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKasia Marzec-Salwinski\, piano \n\n\n\nInternational recitalist and chamber musician with appearances across Europe\, the United States\, the Middle East\, and Japan\, including Carnegie Hall. Co-founder and Artistic Director of Fine Art Music Company. DMA\, Temple University. Affiliate Artist at Haverford College. \n\n\n\nRollin Wilber\, Pianist studied with Maryan Filar\, internationally acclaimed pianist and Chopin interpreter\, and graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Music in piano performance. Mr. Wilber has been an active recitals for more than four decades\, plus performing concerto solos with local orchestras. In 2010 he co-founded Fine Art Music Company\, presenting compelling thematic programs that provide listeners with a deep and connecting way to access a wide range of classical works. These productions have been presented at Ivy Hall and Philadelphia Ethical Society from 2010 through today. Wilber teaches piano and is a composer of piano and vocal works.
URL:https://iiculture.org/event/chopin-fest-fine-art-music/
LOCATION:Ivy Hall\, 6331 Lancaster Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19151\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art Music Company
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270320T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270320T233000
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SUMMARY:Homage to Beethoven: Fine Art Music and Kairos Trio
DESCRIPTION:FINE ART MUSIC together with KAIROS TRIO pay a must-do tribute to the great Ludwig van Beethoven\, who died 200 years ago\, on March 26th. \n\n\n\nKASIA SALWINSKI\, pianoTALIA SCHIFF\, celloTOM DISARLO\, violinROLLIN WILBER\, piano\n\n\n\nFeaturing a “4 x 4” design\, four players will play four of his sonatas\, a primary form of musical genius and expression of which the maestro left a trove for posterity. \n\n\n\nMUSICAL PROGRAM\n\n\n\nSonata #8 in G major op.30 #3 for violin and piano\n\n\n\nSonata #17 in D minor op.31 #2 (“Tempest”) for piano\n\n\n\nSonata #3 in A major\, op.69 for cello and piano\n\n\n\nSonata #31 in A-flat op.110 for piano\n\n\n\nReception to Follow \n\n\n\nSpace for this concert is limited. To ensure your spot\, please make the suggested donation and RSVP in advance. Walk-ins are welcome\, but seating cannot be guaranteed without an advance reservation. We appreciate your generosity and look forward to seeing you there. \n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nSuggested Donation $30. \n\n\n\nKasia Marzec-Salwinski\, piano \n\n\n\nInternational recitalist and chamber musician with appearances across Europe\, the United States\, the Middle East\, and Japan\, including Carnegie Hall. Co-founder and Artistic Director of Fine Art Music Company. DMA\, Temple University. Affiliate Artist at Haverford College. \n\n\n\nRollin Wilber\, Pianist studied with Maryan Filar\, internationally acclaimed pianist and Chopin interpreter\, and graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Music in piano performance. Mr. Wilber has been an active recitals for more than four decades\, plus performing concerto solos with local orchestras. In 2010 he co-founded Fine Art Music Company\, presenting compelling thematic programs that provide listeners with a deep and connecting way to access a wide range of classical works. These productions have been presented at Ivy Hall and Philadelphia Ethical Society from 2010 through today. Wilber teaches piano and is a composer of piano and vocal works.
URL:https://iiculture.org/event/homage-to-beethoven-fine-art-music-and-kairos-trio/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Fine Art Music Company
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270501T210000
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SUMMARY:Beethoven and Arensky: Kairos Trio
DESCRIPTION:Season FinaleProgram: Beethoven and Arensky \n\n\n\nReception to Follow \n\n\n\nSpace for this concert is limited. To ensure your spot\, please make the suggested donation and RSVP in advance. Walk-ins are welcome\, but seating cannot be guaranteed without an advance reservation. We appreciate your generosity and look forward to seeing you there. \n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nSuggested Donation $30. \n\n\n\nKAIROS TRIO \n\n\n\nKairos Trio is one of the latest ensembles to join the flourishing Philadelphia chamber music scene. A piano trio comprised of pianist Kasia Marzec-Salwinski\, violinist Tom DiSarlo and cellist Talia Schiff\, they knew immediately that this was an ensemble that was meant to be. Delving into both the great warhorses of the piano trio literature as well as discovering and presenting lesser-known works in this medium\, the musicians bring to this new venture a collective knowledge from their past musical experiences fueled by a rekindled passion to share their creative output. \n\n\n\nThomas DiSarlo\, violin \n\n\n\nConcertmaster and solo violinist of the AmaDeus Ensemble since 1991. Former member of the Rutgers String Quartet\, Pennsylvania String Quartet\, and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. Recordings include the Beethoven Violin Concerto and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Performed Bruch’s Scottish Phantasy with the Pittsburgh Symphony as a graduate competition winner. \n\n\n\nTalia Schiff\, cello \n\n\n\nAttended Kneisel Hall and Bowdoin Chamber Music Festivals. Winner of the Austrian American Society Competition\, performing at the Mozarteum in Salzburg\, Austria. Founding member of the Castalia String Trio\, semifinalists in the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. Published by Musicelli Publications. Founding member of Elysian Camerata. Performed as orchestral cellist with Delaware Symphony and Princeton Symphony Orchestras\, and Opera NJ Orchestra as principal cellist. Also worked with Philadelphia’s top ensembles including\, Philly Pops\, Philadelphia Ballet\, Opera Philadelphia\, and the Philadelphia Orchestra. \n\n\n\nKasia Marzec-Salwinski\, piano \n\n\n\nInternational recitalist and chamber musician with appearances across Europe\, the United States\, the Middle East\, and Japan\, including Carnegie Hall. Co-founder and Artistic Director of Fine Art Music Company. DMA\, Temple University. Affiliate Artist at Haverford College.
URL:https://iiculture.org/event/beethoven-and-arensky-kairos-trio/
LOCATION:Ivy Hall\, 6331 Lancaster Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19151\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ivy Hall
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SUMMARY:Piano Recital of Dramatic Works
DESCRIPTION:Pianist Rollin Wilber gives a solo piano recital of dramatic and sumptuous works\, offering a large range of classics. \n\n\n\nA richly elegantsonata by Beethoven (this being the 200th anniversary of his death); Debussy’s free-flowing\, first major piano work\, Suite Bergamasque\, which bore Clair de Lune into the world); Spanish composer Granados’ exquisite Maid and the Nightingale; the extreme Russian pathos of Tchaikovsky’s Dumka Concertpiece; the intense musical drama of the searing “Dante Sonata” by Franz Liszt. \n\n\n\nA special highlight is the premiere of Wilber’s own transcription for solo piano of Maurice Ravel’s most beautiful 2nd movement from his Piano Concerto in G major. \n\n\n\nPROGRAM\n\n\n\nSonata in D major op.28 (Pastoral) by Ludwig van Beethoven\n\n\n\nSuite Bergamasque by Claude Debussy      Prelude – Menuet – Clair de lune – Passepied\n\n\n\nSecond movement from Piano Concerto in G major by Maurice Ravel (transcribed for solo piano by Rollin Wilber)\n\n\n\n__________\n\n\n\nDumka Concertpiece op.59 by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky\n\n\n\nLaments – The Maiden and the Nightingale (from Goyescas) by Enrique Granados\n\n\n\nApres une lecture du Dante (from Years of Pilgrimage book II\, Italy) by Franz Liszt“Fantasia quasi Sonata“\n\n\n\nReception to Follow \n\n\n\nSpace for this concert is limited. To ensure your spot\, please make the suggested donation and RSVP in advance. Walk-ins are welcome\, but seating cannot be guaranteed without an advance reservation. We appreciate your generosity and look forward to seeing you there. \n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nSuggested Donation $30. \n\n\n\nRollin Wilber\, Pianist studied with Maryan Filar\, internationally acclaimed pianist and Chopin interpreter\, and graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Music in piano performance. Mr. Wilber has been an active recitals for more than four decades\, plus performing concerto solos with local orchestras. In 2010 he co-founded Fine Art Music Company\, presenting compelling thematic programs that provide listeners with a deep and connecting way to access a wide range of classical works. These productions have been presented at Ivy Hall and Philadelphia Ethical Society from 2010 through today. Wilber teaches piano and is a composer of piano and vocal works.
URL:https://iiculture.org/event/piano-recital-of-dramatic-works-or-rollin-wilber-in-recital-followed-with-fine-art-music/
LOCATION:Ivy Hall\, 6331 Lancaster Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19151\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art Music Company
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