Kallos Chamber Music Series - Cracks in the Glass Ceiling

193 Whitney Avenue,New Haven CT 06511

19 January, 2022

Description

The New Haven Lawn Club Preservation Trust presents Kallos Chamber Music Series. This event offers general admission seating in the New Haven Lawn Club Ballroom. Doors open for a pre-concert reception at 7:00 PM and general admission ticket holders are welcome to claim an unreserved seat in the ballroom at this time. In addition to the pre-concert reception, refreshments will also be available during intermission. All refreshments and off-street parking in the New Haven Lawn Club lot are complimentary. There will be limited reserved seating in front for concert series sponsors and their guests. To inquire about sponsorship and reserved seating please email the New Haven Lawn Club Preservation Trust ([email protected]). The NHLC Preservation Trust was created in 2017 as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. The mission of the NHLC Preservation Trust is to raise funds to maintain the Lawn Club’s historic clubhouse by hosting events such as the Kallos Music Series that are open to the New Haven community. COVID-19 Vaccination (minimum 14 days past second shot) is required for entry. Please bring your vaccination card or clearly legible photo of your vaccination card on your phone and a valid photo ID. All staff at the New Haven Lawn Club are vaccinated. Masks are required for all ticket holders and staff despite vaccination status. You may pull your mask down when eating or drinking only. These policies will remain in place until further notice. ProgramThe Trust and Kallos are honored to present its mid-season program, “Cracks in the Glass Ceiling,'' which includes music by groundbreaking women composers Clara Schumann, Rebecca Clark, as well as living-American-composers Augusta Read Thomas and Jennifer Higdon. These composers have shared with us more than just beautiful music; their talent, determination, tenacity, and courage have contributed to establishing an inspiring space for women in the world of classical music. Clara Schumann (1819-1896) 3 Romances for violin and pianoJennifer Higdon(b.1962) Piano Trio I. Pale Yellow II. Fiery Red Augusta Read Thomas (b.1964) Silent Moon for violin and celloRebecca Clarke (1886-1979) Piano Trio (1921) ArtistsMaria Ioudenitch, ViolinAn American with a Russian soul, Maria Ioudenitch was born in Balashov, Russia, and moved with her family to Kansas City when she was 3 years old. Her teachers have included Gregory Sandomirsky, Ben Sayevich, then Pamela Frank and Shmuel Ashkenasi at the Curtis Institute of Music. Maria recently graduated with her Master’s from the New England Conservatory studying with Miriam Fried, and is now pursuing her Artist Diploma at NEC and continuing her studies with Miriam. This year, Maria received First Prizes at the Ysaye International Music Competition, the Tibor Varga International Violin Competition, and the Joseph Joachim International Violin Competition. Recent solo performances have taken place with the NDR Radiophilharmonie (Hannover, Germany), Camerata Bern (Switzerland), Lithuania Chamber Orchestra, Utah Symphony, Israel Camerata, Mariinsky Symphony Orchestra (Russia), Kansas City Symphony, and Mississippi Symphony Orchestra. Recent chamber music engagements include performances in Mexico, Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile with Roberto Diaz, acclaimed violist and President of Curtis Institute, and performances in Chicago, New York, Connecticut, and Boston with renowned violinist and pedagogue Miriam Fried. Maria has also taken part in multiple summer festivals and academies, such as Ravinia's Steans Music Institute, the International Summer Academy at Universität Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria, the International Music Academy in the Principality of Liechtenstein, and the Marlboro Music Festival in Vermont. Apart from classical music, Maria adores Jazz and visual art. Currently, her favorite artists are Robert Schumann (Classical), Oscar Peterson (Jazz), and Remedíos Varo (Surrealist art)! Maria currently plays a 1753 Guadagnini, on a generous short-term loan from Reuning and Sons in Boston, MA. Joshua Halpern, CelloJoshua Halpern has appeared on stages around the world as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral principal cellist. As a chamber musician, he has collaborated with artists including Jonathan Biss, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Roberto Díaz, Viviane Hagner, Gary Hoffman, Kim Kashkashian, Anthony McGill, and Itzhak Perlman, and appeared at music festivals including the Ravinia Steans Institute, the Perlman Chamber Music Workshop, the New York String Orchestra Seminar, the Taos School of Music, La Jolla Summerfest, Musikiwest, and Krzyzowa-Music. During the 2019 season he served as guest principal cello of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, including on tours to Germany, Taiwan, and China, and in 2020 served as cellist with the Rolston Quartet. Josh completed graduate studies at The Curtis Institute in Philadelphia, where he performed throughout the United States, Europe and Latin America with Curtis On Tour, and was principal cello of the Curtis Symphony Orchestra during the 2016/17 season. At Curtis he studied with Carter Brey and Peter Wiley. As an undergraduate at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University, Josh studied with Desmond Hoebig and won the Rice Concerto Competition. In 2018, Josh curated a solo tour across Colorado to bring classical music to unexpected places, including the state penitentiary, saloons, and bicycle shops. Since then he has continued bringing music to unfamiliar venues around the country, fostering connection and conversation with all types of people along the way. As a teacher, Josh has presented master classes throughout the United States and South America and has taught at Curtis Summerfest and the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival. He is a Music For Food Artist and lives in New York. Min Young Kang, PianoKorean-born pianist Min Young Kang enjoys a versatile career as a chamber musician, collaborative pianist, and music director. For the past ten years, Min Young has performed in concerts and recitals throughout the United States, France and South Korea, at venues that include Weill Recital Hall, Merkin Concert Hall, Château de Fontainebleau, and the Sejong Center M Theater. She has shared the stage with prominent artists including Ani Kavafian, Ettore Causa, Ole Akahoshi, David Geber, Linda Chesis, Nicholas Mann, Alan Kay, and Stephen Taylor. Min Young will be releasing her first record “The Russian Album” with PENTATONE with Spanish Violist Jesus Rodolfo in Oct 2021. The album includes works for viola and piano by Stravinsky, Rachmaninov, and Prokofiev. Min Young is a Founder/Artistic Director of Kallos Chamber Music Series based in New Haven, CT.