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    Experiments in Music
    This acclaimed concert, recorded live October 19, 1997 in Jordan Hall, Boston, was the first in a series of experiments-experiments in music (seeking to connect to and express aspects of nature and the human story through music) and experiments in ensemble making, offering musicians an unstressed and supportive opportunity to reconnect to what attracted them to music in the first place, without undue pressure for technical perfection (the Frequency Band). So, this isn't a note-perfect studio recording, but for those looking for something else, maybe you'll find it here. We hope so! With world premiere performances for all works except 'Ancient Twinkle Appearing,' this live concert includes 'living program notes,' Norman Bolter sharing his thoughts about music and his inspirations for these works with characteristic depth and humor. What Others Say: 'As composer, conductor, speaker and performer, Bolter captivated in rapt attention all of those in attendance.' - from the REVIEW by David J. Begnoche, ITA Journal, Vol. 26, No. 1, Winter 1998. 'SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!!! The music is wonderful and truly inspirational. Thank you for putting it into the world to hear.' - Charles Vernon, Bass Trombonist, Chicago Symphony Orchestra 'I absolutely loved it!' - Glenn Dodson, Former Principal Trombonist, Philadelphia Orchestra Music by Norman Bolter Produced by Carol Viera Engineered by Patrick Keating Cover Painting by Mark Siegel Art Direction by Carol Viera Soloists: Norman Bolter, Scott Hartman, R. Douglas Wright, Douglas Yeo Frequency Band® Trombone Choir: Darren J. Acosta, Richard Begel, Frank Bunger, Mark Cantrell, Stephen Cooley, Alexei Doohovskoy, John Faieta, Kriss Fridenvalds, Samuel Getchell, George Kirkup, Gabriel Langfur, Nick Martin, James Nova, Phil Ostrander, Brian Troiano, Bron Wright Frequency Band® Orchestra: VIOLIN: Gregory S. Vitale, David Rahbee, Xin Ding, Chia-Chi Lai, Noemi Milordovic, Ying Zhou. VIOLA: David J. Fallo, Lisa M. Lewis. CELLO: Alexei Gonzales, Melissa McCarthy, Sibora Milordovic. BASS: Avi Azilay, Justin McCarty, Irving Steinberg. FLUTE: Zhao Liu, Chih-hsien Chien. PICCOLO: Rebecca Clossick. CLARINET: Catherine Hudgins, Joseph Gavin. OBOE: Jennifer Ann Loupe, Jennifer Slowik. ENGLISH HORN: Nancy Dimock. BASSOON: Robin Leech, Robert McGrath. TRUMPET: Thomas Rolfs, Tom Smith, Thomas Cupples. HORN: Kate Gascoigne, Ken Pope, Jean Rife, Anne Howarth. TROMBONE: Darren J. Acosta, James Nova. BASS TROMBONE: Mark Cantrell. TUBA: John Manning. TIMPANI: Joseph R. DeMarco. PERCUSSION: Christopher J. DeChiara, Phil Kiamie, Courtney McDonald. HARP: Judy Saiki. 'On With the Battle of Life' (for trombone choir) 'Onward,' 'Nowhere to Turn,' 'Acceptance and Hope' Frequency Band Trombone Choir, Norman Bolter conducting 'Passions of Survival' (for trombone and orchestra) Norman Bolter, trombone solo, Frequency Band Orchestra, Douglas Yeo conducting 'The Song of King David' (for trombone and piano) Norman Bolter, trombone, Laurinda Sage Wright, piano 'Ancient Twinkle Appearing' (trombone trio) Norman Bolter and Darren J. Acosta, tenor trombones: Mark Cantrell, bass trombone 'Of Mountains, Lakes and Trees' (for solo bass trombone, tenor trombone and alto trombone with orchestra) 'Of Mountains,' Douglas Yeo, bass trombone, 'Lakes,' R. Douglas Wright, tenor trombone, 'Trees,' Scott Hartman, alto trombone, Frequency Band Orchestra, Norman Bolter conducting Norman Bolter's Bio Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Norman Bolter was first inspired to play the trombone when, at age four, he saw the Captain Kangaroo television show character, 'Mr. Greenjeans,' play the same instrument. Mr. Bolter began his formal trombone studies at age nine with Ed VonHoff of the St. Paul Public School System. Later, he studied with Ronald Rickets and Steven Zellmer of the Minnesota Orchestra and with John Swallow at the New England Conservatory. Mr. Bolter is very thankful to these teachers and to former Boston Symphony Orchestra principal bassoonist, Sherman Walt, not only for their technical and musical assistance but also for their encouragement and nurturance of his love of music and trombone playing. A Tanglewood Fellow and C. D. Jackson Award winner, Mr. Bolter joined the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1975 at age 20, becoming the youngest member of the orchestra at that time. As well, he is principal trombonist of the Boston Pops Orchestra and was a founding member of the Empire Brass Quintet, which won the prestigious Walter H. Naumberg Award in Chamber Music, the first brass ensemble ever to win this award. Mr. Bolter has appeared, as a member of the Boston Pops Orchestra, on the televised PBS favorite 'Evening at Pops' with Arthur Fiedler, John Williams and Keith Lockhart as conductors. He has toured extensively in the U.S., Europe, Asia and South America with the BSO, the Pops and the Empire Brass and has made many recordings with them. He also appears as principal trombonist on recordings with Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine. Furthermore, Mr. Bolter appears as soloist and conductor on four recordings of his own compositions, 'Experiments in Music,' 'Anew at Home,' 'Occurrences' and 'In Living Continuance.' In addition to his numerous trombone solos, Mr. Bolter performed the acclaimed euphonium solo in the BSO recording of Mahler's 'Symphony No. 7 ' (Philips Classics Productions, 1990) and also played euphonium on the Minnesota Orchestra recording of 'Ein Heldenleben' by Richard Strauss. Mr. Bolter has composed music from a very early age, with the last thirteen years witnessing an outpouring of new works winning him acclaim as a composer both in the US and abroad. In addition to his own recordings of these works, Mr. Bolter's compositions have appeared on recordings by New York Philharmonic principal trombonist Joseph Alessi, Boston Symphony Orchestra bass trombonist Douglas Yeo, Boston Symphony Orchestra principal trombonist Ronald Barron, former Boston Symphony Orchestra principal trumpeter Charles Schlueter, Los Angeles Philharmonic co-principal trombonist James Miller and the New England Brass Band. Further, his compositions have been performed throughout the world, with performances in Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, South America and the US. Amongst the many who have given live solo performances of Mr. Bolter's works are: Joseph Alessi ('Arctic Emanations' for trombone and piano), Ronald Barron ('Sky Dreams' for alto trombone and piano), Scott Hartman ('Trees' for alto trombone and orchestra), Randall Montgomery ('Clouncey' for tuba and piano and 'Keepers of the Cosmic Sea' for solo tuba and brass ensemble with percussion), Richard Sebring ('Nautilus' for solo horn and brass ensemble with percussion), Charles Schlueter ('On the Cusp' for solo trumpet and brass ensemble with percussion, 'Immersions' for solo trumpet and 'Marsha's Gift' for trumpet and piano), Charles Vernon ('Of Mountains, Lakes and Trees' for solo bass, tenor and alto trombones and orchestra, and 'Sagittarius2' for bass trombone and piano), R. Douglas Wright ('Solar Voyages' for solo trombone and brass ensemble, 'Lakes' for solo tenor trombone and orchestra) Douglas Yeo ('Of Mountains' for solo bass trombone and orchestra) and Jacques Zoon ('In the Place of Wild Lavender' for flute, horn and cello). Mr. Bolter's works have been commissioned by Joseph Alessi ('Arctic Emanations' for trombone and piano), Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Boston ('IOURS' for trombone and chamber orchestra), the Zellmer-Minnesota Trombone Competition ('Morning Walk' for tenor trombone and piano, 'Sagittarius2' for bass trombone and piano), Mike Roylance ('Night of the Soul' for tuba trio), Peter Chapman ('Immersions' for unaccompanied solo trumpet), the Online Trombone Journal ('The Joy in Being Able' for trombone and piano), the University of St. Thomas ('A White Company Overture' for concert band) and others. In his numerous compositions (over 200 created to date), Mr. Bolter explores creating 'essence m
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    Infinity - Gregorian in Progress
    Dino Mariani Dino Mariani was born in Molise - Italy (1954). In 1965 he moved to Milan with his family. Since 1972 he studied at G.Verdi Conservatory where he graduated in Basson and Composition. He studied orchestral conducting at the 'Civica Scuola di Musica' of Milan. At the same time, once he finished the Scientific High Scool, he attended two years of Law Faculty which leaved to devote himself entirely to the musical studies. In the Seventies he lived the most varied musical experiences. He easily alternated between the academic studies, performances in 'classical' areas as soloist, in orchestra or chamber groups and perfomances in the various Pop and Jazz Festival of that time, both as a guitarist and as bassoonist, bringing for the first time this instrument out of the 'classical' ambit. He recorded several discs for many artists of Milan in that time. From 1978 to 1980 he played in the 'International Folk Group' of Moni Ovadia for whom, along with the inseparable friend oboist Mario Arcari, wrote most of musics recorded in 'Il nonno di Jonni' and 'Ensemble Havadi‡'.He played in the disc 'Le mille e una notte' for the homonymous show of 'Teatro dell'Elfo'.. With GFI accomplished several tours in Italy and Europe. At the same time he founded the DOM Democratic Orchestra Milano, big formation in which live together 'classical' musicians and 'young jazz musicians' still representative on the national scene,and not just, of the home-made jazz. He wrote for the DOM several pieces which for their characther of synthesis between classical and jazz, gained considerable interest of public and critics.. He conducted the same in important festivals in Italy and Europe, playing in first performance pieces written specifically for it by Enrico Rava, Antony Braxton, Alex Schlippenbach, Leroy Jenkins, Oliver Lake, etc. He finished this experience in 1984 recording the disc 'Invenzioni'. Since 1985 he devoted himself entirely to the composition. He studied with Sciarrino, Ferneyhaugh, Grisey, Rotondi, and Zosi Donatoni, deepening the knowledge of the most advanced techniques of composition and instrumental. He was awarded in many international contests of Composition from jury like Berio, Abbado, Petrassi, Huber, Pousseur, Morricone, Chailly, Ferneyhaugh, Donatoni, Sciarrino, Clementi ecc. And his music was performed in prestigious contexts both in Italy and abroad. To the increasingly introspective and isolated activity of Composer, he put side by side, from 1988 to till today, the teaching as a professor of Composition at different italians Conservatories. He lives, since some years, in Amalfitan Coast..Last work: 'INFINITY' has been conceived in the last months of 2006.As ripe rediscovery of 'simple', the return to primordial emotions. The enjoyment in returning to play different instruments: flutes, bassoon, sitar, keyboards, acoustic guitar, the old dear Fender Stratocaster. Inspiring source, 9 Gregorian Chants, as the orders of the angelic hosts grouped into three angelic choirs, sometimes freely transcribed, other philologically made mensurable. The 'Voice of the Soul' for excellence which alternates, merges with jazz and blues singing, in rhythmic contexts with progressive rock flavour, or pure melodic contexts in search of emotions. Dino Mariani - Musices Officina INFINITY - Gregorian in Progress Classical? Jazz? Blues? Rock? Pop? ...'the Voice of the Soul' meets the today's music... 'A pleasant surprise the work by Dino Mariani who seems to have found a finally convincing way in search for a music unrelated and independent from genres, as evidenced also from the structure of the group, with the most varied instruments whose mixture leads to original and new solutions.' La Repubblica 'The music of Dino Mariani, conductor, composer, polyinstrumentalist and gray eminence requires an uncommon culture and capacity for synthesis.' Il Giornale '...They amazed, surprised, innovated.' Jazz Magazine '...original music influenced by all the sound developments of the last years ... ' Progres '...on a collective basis of very beautiful orchestration, it gave very strong musical emotions. Here is a music to discover urgently.' Dino Mariani Nel 1954 nasce in Molise. Nel 1965 si trasferisce con la famiglia a Milano. Dal 1972 studia al Conservatorio G. Verdi dove si diplomerà in Fagotto e Composizione. Studia Direzione d'orchestra presso la Civica Scuola di Musica di Milano. Contemporaneamente, terminato il Liceo Scientifico, frequenta due anni la facoltà di Giurisprudenza che abbandona per dedicarsi totalmente agli studi musicali. Negli anni settanta vive intensamente le più svariate esperienze musicali. Alterna con disinvoltura gli studi accademici e le esibizioni in ambiti 'classici' come solista, in orchestra o gruppi da camera, alle esibizioni nei vari Festival Pop e Jazz dell'epoca, sia come chitarrista che come fagottista, portando tale strumento per la prima volta fuori dall'ambito 'classico'. Registra svariati dischi per molti artisti dell'area milanese dell'epoca. Dal 1978 al 1980 suona col Gruppo Folk Internazionale di Moni Ovadia per il quale, insieme all'allora inseparabile amico oboista Mario Arcari, scrive buona parte delle musiche incise in 'Il nonno di Jonni' e 'Ensemble Havadià'. Suona nel disco 'Le mille e una notte' per l'omonimo spettacolo del Teatro dell'Elfo.. Col GFI compie numerose tournées in Italia ed Europa. Contemporaneamente fonda la DOM Democratic Orchestra Milano, grossa formazione che vede convivere musicisti 'classici' e 'giovani jazzisti' tuttora rappresentativi sulla scena nazionale, e non solo, del jazz nostrano. Per la DOM scrive diversi brani che per il loro carattere di sintesi tra classico e jazz, riscuotono notevole interesse di pubblico e di critica.. Dirige la stessa in importanti festival in Italia e in Francia, suonando in prima esecuzione brani scritti appositamente per essa da Enrico Rava, Antony Braxton, Alex Schlippenbach, Leroy Jenkins, Oliver Lake, ecc. Termina tale esperienza nel 1984 incidendo il disco 'Invenzioni'. Dal 1985 si dedica totalmente alla Composizione. Studia con Sciarrino, Ferneyhaugh, Grisey, Rotondi, Zosi e Donatoni, approfondendo la conoscenza delle più avanzate tecniche compositive e strumentali. Viene premiato in numerosi Concorsi internazionali di Composizione da giurati come Berio, Abbado, Petrassi, Huber, Pousseur, Morricone, Chailly, Ferneyhaugh, Donatoni, Sciarrino, Clementi ecc. E le sue musiche sono eseguite in prestigiosi contesti sia in Italia che all'estero. Alla sempre più introspettiva e isolata attività di Compositore, affianca, dal 1988 a tutt'oggi, l' attività didattica,come docente di Composizione, presso diversi Conservatori italiani. Vive, da alcuni anni, in Costiera Amalfitana.. Ultima opera: ' INFINITY' viene concepito negli ultimi mesi del 2006. Come matura riscoperta del 'semplice', del ritorno alle emozioni primordiali. Il piacere nel tornare a suonare diversi strumenti: flauti, fagotto, sitar, tastiere, chitarra acustica, la cara vecchia Fender Stratocaster... Fonte ispiratrice, 9 Canti Gregoriani, come gli ordini delle schiere angeliche raggruppati in tre cori angelici, trascritti a volte liberamente, altre filologicamente mensuralizzati. Il 'Canto dell'Anima' per eccellenza che si alterna, si fonde col canto jazz, blues, in contesti ritmici dal sapore rock progressivo, o in puri contesti melodici in cerca di emozioni. INFINITY Gregorian in Progresss Dino Mariani - Musices Officina Classica? Jazz? Blues? Rock? Pop? ...il Canto dell'Anima incontra la musica d'oggi... Una piacevole sorpresa il lavoro di Dino Mariani che sembra aver imboccato una strada finalmente convincente nella ricerca di una musica slegata e indipendente dai generi, come testimonia anche la struttura del gruppo, con i più vari strumenti il cui impasto porta a soluzioni originali e inedite. La Repubblica La musica di Dino Mariani, direttore, compositore, pluristrumentista ed eminenza grigia presuppone
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    Kenny Forsh and the Latin Jazz Quartet - Live
    Musician Profiles/ Bios Kenny Forsh and The Latin Jazz Quartet Kenny Forsh, saxophones, flute, percussion, vocals Kenny Forsh is a native New Yorker born in Brooklyn. He began his musical explorations in the New York City public school system during his secondary school years. With a prior interest in vocal music and early participation in school choral groups and musical productions, he pursued his interest in instrumental music as a high school student. He was recognized as a deserving recipient of the Duke Ellington Music Scholarship and was afforded the distinct opportunity to study the bassoon with classical bassoonist, Bert Biel, who was a member of the New York City Philharmonic Orchestra at the time. This experience ignited further interest in the other woodwind instruments. Strongly influenced by many of the musicians of the neo-bop period, Kenny pursued further study of jazz improvisation and performance in a variety of New York City music clinics including the Jazzmobile, the Jazz Interactions workshops and the New Muse Community Cultural Center in Brooklyn. Kenny attributes much of his musical development to those invaluable experiences. His musical endeavors were further fueled under the musical direction and guidance of such renowned master musicians as Frank Foster, Jimmy Heath, Reggie Workman and Sonny Redd. Throughout his musical career, Kenny has performed with groups in public libraries, clubs, organizations, summer concerts and colleges. He has devoted time to provide musical instruction and basic music skills for children in several local Brooklyn elementary after-school programs. He has gained considerable experience from doing freelance and backup work in various local Latin, jazz and pop/contemporary bands. Kenny has performed at Town Hall in the flute choir for Jimmy Heath's Suite of Afro-American Evolution, with the Sam Brown Big Band Experience, The Creative Music Ensemble, The Black Vibrations, Just-Us Productions, Blaze and is the co-leader and saxophonist with the Latin-fusion ensemble, Luis Sanabria and BRIZA. Kenny was recognized among several notable and distinguished musicians on the Brooklyn Jazz Honor Roll at the Seventh Annual African-American Heritage Ceremony honoring the accomplishments of local jazz musicians. Performances have been varied and assorted with numerous venues in the tri-state area including Westchester, New Jersey and Conn. Kenny's performances have included engagements at the Foxwoods Hotel and Casino Resort, the Metronome, SOB's, The Knitting Factory, The Nuyorican Poet's Café, The Bell Atlantic World Festival, Soul Café, St. John's University and the Louis Armstrong House Garden. Kenny recorded with George Guzman and La Familia on their CD project and has recently recorded several tracks with vocalist Arezer II on her new CD release. Kenny was invited to perform with percussionist Eric Frasier's Quintet in the 2nd Annual Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival and subsequently performed at an upscale establishment in Washington,D.C. Kenny is also a member of the Associated Musician's of Greater New York Musician's Union Local 802 AF of M. Kenny Forsh and the Latin Jazz Quartet live in Poughkeepsie, is the recent CD release which is being distributed throughout the US. * Kenny Forsh plays alto saxophone in the Dona Carter (McGee)Charles McGee Big Band which is based out of New York City. The late trumpeter/arranger/composer, Charles McGee, organized a big band prior to his passing which had several compositions and works in progress. Kenny, along with a host of some of New York City's finest musicians, will be performing some of these selections with a 14-piece ensemble in a tribute concert, in honor of Charles McGee, to be held at St. Peter's Church, NYC (54th St.& Lexington Avenue.) on Sunday, March 30th at 7:30pm. Dr. Joaquin Rodriguez, keyboards- an impeccably creative musician and alumni of the Manhattan School of Music, Joaquin has professionally arranged, recorded and played with many notable musicians including the likes of the popular latin group Yambu, Conjunto Classico, Hector Cassonova and Ralphe Asanti just to mention a few. Joaquin's talents cover the gamut from performance, accompaniment and composition. Joaquin has also taught high school instrumental music and music therapy. Clark Campbell, drums- a drummer with diverse talents, he was born and raised in Mt. Vernon, New York where he currently resides. Clark took an interest in the drums at an early age. Exposed to a religious background in his formative years, he was encouraged by his parents to play drums in the church. He eventually teamed up with his brother Kurt, a gifted pianist, to perform and play music in a variety of musical situations. Clark also played in high school bands and gospel choirs. Clark credits his major musical influences to such great legendary drummers like Elvin Jones, Roy Haynes and Tony Williams. He has performed in many musical venues throughout the metropolitan and tri-state area during his playing career. Comfortable in any musical genre from jazz to R&B and gospel, he has performed with trumpeter Charles McGee and bassist Bob Cunningham. Richie Robles, bass guitar- born in Brooklyn, Richie showed an interest in music and a fascination with the guitar at an early age. He cites Carlos Santana, Jimi Hendrix and the legendary jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery as his primary musical influences. During his teen years he met the renowned musician/guitarist, Bernard Burns, who Richie credits as his major jazz influence. Richie progressed in his musical abilities on electric bass, guitar, percussion and even some vocals. Richie eventually attended Brooklyn College as a music major and Film minor. Living in New York City, he was exposed to many musical genres including latin, reggae, gospel and even 'house music'. Richie has played with many groups including, Rare Touch-- an R&B gospel band-and the reggae band, The Proof International. But it was the latin-jazz ensemble Luis Sanabria and BRIZA that he thoroughly enjoyed playing the electric bass. Richie has performed with BRIZA for over a decade and has maintained positive musical relationships with the musicians especially tres guitarist Luis Sanabria. Richie has done backup work for artist like Johnny Osbourne, Sonny Dreadlock and trumpeter Ray Vega. Richie has had some exceptional musical sessions one in particular with trumpeter Charles McGee. He is also performing in live shows, recording and working with his 'teacher' and friend, Kenny Forsh on his latest CD release. Caught In The Act... The Kenny Forsh Quartet has continued to stay 'in the mix' since the year began. The year actually began with us doing some promotional work around the CD project and continuing to identify venues for performance. Ironically, the first performance of the year was at a location just a couple of blocks north of the infamous 'ground zero' in lower Manhattan. A small spot named Rosie's Tavern provided us with a warm and engaging audience for an exciting evening of music. In April, the quartet headed a few miles north of the city to work several engagements at New Orleans Au Bistro, a trendy club located in downtown Stamford, Conn. This venue provided a warm atmosphere and a lively environment to present the music. As part of a promotional showcase for TRY-A-STAR Booking and Management Inc., the band performed at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in White Plains, NY. This event showcased several acts under the management company. There were a couple of gigs at private affairs during the spring and the quartet had a sizzling evening at Club Idlewild, NYC. The band performed in conjunction with Canadian House DJ Miguel Gracas to integrate several jazz-fusion selections with house music. It was truly an exhilarating evening. Kenny Forsh Quartet had the pleasure of participating in the 'Summer Series 2002' at The Center for The Arts at St. John's the Baptist Church in Brooklyn. For this gig guest
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    20th Century Duos
    About '20th Century Duos'... 'Bart Feller's inventively programmed CD, '20th-Century Duos,' is an homage to musical friendship. His bright tone, polished technique, and impeccable musicianship are well matched by seven superb colleagues in performances of warmth, wit and virtuosity.' Michael Parloff Principal Flute, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Faculty, Manhattan School of Music 'This is a wonderful disc! Anyone who hears Bart Feller's liquid, organic playing will realize immediately that he is a complete master of the flute. It is inspiring to hear him play.' Ransom Wilson Flute professor, Yale University Artist-member, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center 'Even before the entire set was finished I knew that I was listening to two outstanding professionals. It's great to hear such vibrant and expressive flute playing and Rena Feller's clarinet work is equally impressive. I can't imagine my Duos played better!' Robert Muczynski, composer Bart Feller is Principal Flute of the New York City Opera and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. He has also appeared with the New York Philharmonic, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Bargemusic and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Mr. Feller has appeared as concerto soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, and the Jupiter Symphony. He is a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music, where his teachers included Julius Baker and John Krell, he has also worked extensively with Keith Underwood. Among the summer festivals he has participated in are the Marlboro Music Festival, OK Mozart International Festival, Colorado College Chamber Music Festival, Napa Valley Chamber Music Festival, and the Grand Teton Music Festival. Mr. Feller is Professor of Flute at Rutgers University/Mason Gross School of the Arts, and teaches in the Pre-College Division of The Juilliard School. Artist Biographies ~ '20th Century Duos' Harpist Victoria Drake has been a concerto soloist with numerous orchestras and appears often as a solo recitalist and chamber musician. She performs with many orchestras in the New York area, including the American Symphony Orchestra, New York City Ballet, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and Philharmonia Virtuosi. She has participated at the Aspen, Bard, Cabrillo, Fontainebleau and Vermont Mozart festivals and L'Association des Rencontres Culturelles d'Orbec in France. She performed and recorded Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under Sir Georg Solti and Mozart's Concerto for Flute and Harp on period instruments with the Old Fairfield Academy. Ms. Drake has three solo recordings on the Well-Tempered Productions label: Harping on Bach, Scarlatti's Harp and Spanish Gold. Clarinetist Rena Feller is second clarinet with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. She has taught at Rhodes College, Memphis and maintains an active private teaching studio. From 1991 to 1999 she was principal clarinetist with the Berkshire Opera. As a solo recitalist and chamber musician, Ms. Feller has premiered and recorded numerous contemporary compositions, including works by Don Freund and Stanley Friedman. A graduate of Oberlin College Conservatory of Music, Ms. Feller holds a master's degree from The Juilliard School. Mezzo-Soprano Theodora Hanslowe performs regularly in leading roles at the Metropolitan Opera, where she most recently appeared in the new production of Handel's Rodelinda. She is best known for her Rossini interpretations, which she has performed for San Francisco Opera, Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires, Washington Opera, Los Angeles Music Center, Opera de Monte Carlo, Staatsoper Dresden and the Met, among others. She has been a soloist with the symphony orchestras of Boston, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Dallas and St. Louis, and appears frequently in chamber music festivals here and abroad. The New York Times recently acclaimed her "gorgeous singing with superb control" and the Stuttgarter Zeitung called her voice "a sound from another, more beautiful world." Bassoonist Kim Laskowski is associate principal bassoon with the New York Philharmonic. Before joining the Philharmonic, Ms. Laskowski was second bassoon with the New York City Ballet Orchestra and principal bassoon with the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra. She has performed with many New York City ensembles, including the Orchestra of St. Luke's, American Symphony Orchestra and Eos Orchestra. She received a master's degree from The Juilliard School, studied at the Conservatoire National Superieure de Paris on a Fulbright grant, and participated in the Tanglewood and Spoleto festivals. She can be heard on numerous television, radio and film scores, and holds two platinum records for CDs recorded with the rock group 10,000 Maniacs. She has performed and recorded several CDs with the noted chamber music ensemble Music Amici. Pianist Linda Mark is a staff accompanist at The Juilliard School. An active soloist, chamber musician and music coach throughout the United States and Europe, she has concertized with such leading flutists as Jeanne Baxtresser and her mentor Julius Baker, and has appeared at the Casals Festival, the Chateau de Fountainbleu and Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Ms. Mark teaches collaborative performing classes for prominent music conferences, including the National Flute Association Convention. She won first prize in the Baldwin Piano Competition and has received two grand prizes in the International Recording Competition. Recently, she was invited by the Richard Tucker Foundation to perform for Luciano Pavarotti. She recorded solo piano works for the soundtrack of the film, Letter Without Words, and is the staff accompanist at The Julliard School. Flutist Kathleen Nester is second flute and piccolo with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. She also serves as acting assistant principal of the NJSO and is a member of the Stamford Symphony Orchestra, and plays with the Orchestra of St. Luke's and other New York area ensembles. Ms. Nester has been a featured concerto soloist with the New Jersey Symphony, Solisti New York and Bargemusic. She has had a long association with the new music ensemble Musicians' Accord. Ms. Nester attended the Manhattan School of Music and is on the faculty of New York University. She has recorded with a variety of artists, including Kathleen Battle, Claire Bloom, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Aaron Jay Kernis. Percussionist She-e Wu is assistant professor of music at Rutgers University. Ms. Wu has appeared as a solo artist at percussion festivals and conventions around the world. She has performed recitals and offered master classes at universities, colleges and conservatories, including the Curtis Institute of Music and the Manhattan School of Music. Ms. Wu's compositions K-PAX and Blue Identity were commissioned by the percussion ensemble of the Paris Conservatory-CNR and the Taipei International Percussion Convention, and have been performed in Japan, France, Taiwan and the United States. Her recording of the Eric Ewazen marimba concerto has been released on Resonator Records. Her solo marimba CD was released in the fall of 2005.
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