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December 10, 2010 · Wendy Warner and Irina Nuzova are visiting San Antonio for Musical Bridges Around The World. The cello-piano duo recently released an album of Russian Duets on the Cedille label.
Wendy Warner, hailed by Strings magazine for her “youthful, surging playing, natural stage presence and almost frightening technique,” has become one of the world’s leading cellists.
According to the Washington Post, Irina Nuzova "rises above mere virtuosity" in her thoughtful rendition of the classical repertoire both as a soloist and as chamber music partner.
Warner and Nuzova met up with KPAC host John Clare to discuss music, how they met and perform Miaskovsky, Rachmaninoff and Scriabin.
Performance Information
Musical Bridges Around the World: Arabian Nights | December 12, 2010 | 3 p.m.
Sounds of the Middle Eastern durbakeh (goblet drum) and riq (tambourine) blend with the West African djembe, numerous frame drums from around the globe and violin, cello, and viola to create a remarkable fusion of melody and rhythm. Cellist Wendy Warner of Chicago, pianist Irina Nuzova from the Ukraine (WarnerNuzova), Lebanese percussionist Yousif Sheronick and violist Kathryn Lockwood from Australia (duoJalal) and violinist Mark Cheiket of Russia create a series of musical conversations that speak of how people of all religions and backgrounds can live together in peace and harmony. A highlight of the evening is the World Premiere of "Strange Frenzy: Dance of the Seven Veils" by San Antonio composer Jack Stamps, for which the modern dancer Julie Nathanielsz joins the group. Concert will be followed by scrumptious chocolate fountain "Meet the Artists" reception!
Venue: McAllister Auditorium on the San Antonio College Campus
Price: $5 - $25 | musicalbridges.org |
