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Tchaikovsky, Trio in A minor, Op. 50 Sunday June 20, 2021, 3:00 p.m. EST View recording here (link will activate Sunday, June 20, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. EST)| Download program notes here. Artistic Director Ronald Lowry, cello, has joined violinist Irina Muresanu and pianist Aleksandr Polyakov to record an exhilarating, soulful trio for friends of the Needham Concert Society. |
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Needham Concert Society artistic director Ronald Lowry, described by the Boston Globe as a "superb cellist," has served as principal cellist of the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra since 1993 and of the Boston Ballet Orchestra since 1992, and he performs regularly with the Boston Symphony, including tours of Europe and Asia. He has presented solo recitals in Jordan Hall, at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and throughout New England. As a chamber musician, he has been guest artist with the Boston Chamber Music Society, the New England Conservatory First Mondays concert series, and the Muir String Quartet. Mr. Lowry teaches at the New England Conservatory Preparatory School, Walnut Hill School for the Arts, and The Rivers School Conservatory.
Internationally renowned Romanian violinist Irina Muresanu continues to stretch the boundaries of classical music. A sought-after soloist and chamber musician who has appeared throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and South Africa, Ms. Muresanu has also developed a reputation as a compelling and elegant interpreter in the contemporary music world. Acclaimed for her elegant, passionate performances, her concerts have frequently been cited by the Boston Globe as among the “Best of Classical Music Performances.” Full bio here.
Ukrainian-American pianist and conductor Aleksandr Polyakov is rapidly establishing an international reputation for his remarkable virtuosity, command of sonority, and communicative powers. The winner of more than 20 international competitions, his notable prizes include 3rd prize at the 9th International Liszt Competition (Netherlands), 2nd prize at the 6th International Liszt Competition (Germany), 1st prize at the Steinway Society Competition in Boston, 3rd prize at the 7th International Competition in memory of Vladimir Horowitz in Kyiv, and 5th prize at the World Piano Competition in Cincinnati. Full bio here.
Needham Concert Society artistic director Ronald Lowry, described by the Boston Globe as a "superb cellist," has served as principal cellist of the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra since 1993 and of the Boston Ballet Orchestra since 1992, and he performs regularly with the Boston Symphony, including tours of Europe and Asia. He has presented solo recitals in Jordan Hall, at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and throughout New England. As a chamber musician, he has been guest artist with the Boston Chamber Music Society, the New England Conservatory First Mondays concert series, and the Muir String Quartet. Mr. Lowry teaches at the New England Conservatory Preparatory School, Walnut Hill School for the Arts, and The Rivers School Conservatory.
Internationally renowned Romanian violinist Irina Muresanu continues to stretch the boundaries of classical music. A sought-after soloist and chamber musician who has appeared throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and South Africa, Ms. Muresanu has also developed a reputation as a compelling and elegant interpreter in the contemporary music world. Acclaimed for her elegant, passionate performances, her concerts have frequently been cited by the Boston Globe as among the “Best of Classical Music Performances.” Full bio here.
Ukrainian-American pianist and conductor Aleksandr Polyakov is rapidly establishing an international reputation for his remarkable virtuosity, command of sonority, and communicative powers. The winner of more than 20 international competitions, his notable prizes include 3rd prize at the 9th International Liszt Competition (Netherlands), 2nd prize at the 6th International Liszt Competition (Germany), 1st prize at the Steinway Society Competition in Boston, 3rd prize at the 7th International Competition in memory of Vladimir Horowitz in Kyiv, and 5th prize at the World Piano Competition in Cincinnati. Full bio here.