Heifetz Hear & Now: Ilya Kaler

227 East Frederick Street,Staunton VA 24401

05 March, 2023

Description

The Heifetz Institute presents Hear & Now - a chamber music concert series at Mary Baldwin University's Francis Auditorium in Staunton, Virginia. This fourth concert in the series features legendary violinist Ilya Kaler alongside the exceptional young musicians of the Heifetz Ensemble in Residence. Program to be announced. More information on the six-concert series at heifetz.institute/hearnow 2PM Pre-concert Conversation | 3PM Concert Francis Auditorium - Mary Baldwin University; 227 E Frederick St, Staunton, VA Series Pass: $150 includes priority reserved seating and complimentary admission to the December 16 Heifetz Holiday Homecoming Concert at Francis Auditorium - PURCHASE HERE Individual Tickets: $25Free Admission for MBU Students (must register in advance & present valid student ID at the door)$5 tickets for all other students (must register in advance & present valid student ID at the door)Children 12 and under freeAbout Ilya Kaler: Described by the Gramophone as a “magician, bewitching our ears” for his hauntingly beautiful sound, flawless command of the instrument and mesmerizing phrasing, Ilya Kaler is the only violinist to win the Gold Medal at the Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow (1986), the Sibelius Competition in Helsinki (1985), and the Paganini Competition in Genoa (1981). Kaler is considered to be one of the most outstanding personalities of the violin today whose career ranges from that of a soloist and recording artist to chamber musician and professor.