Petric-Forget Duo
Tuesday, October 16, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
In demand since their debut performances of the Bach Trio Sonatas in adaptation for accordion and oboe, the Petric-Forget Duo recently released their recording of the Bach Trio Sonatas on the Odeofon label. Committed to building new audiences, the duo has played at the Ottawa Chamber Music Festival, in live broadcasts for the CBC and Societe Radio Canada, and in an extensive tour for Nova Scotia's Baroque series Musique Royale.
ETA3
Sunday, December 2, 2007, 2 p.m.
ETA3 comprises flutist Emily Thomas, pianist Tomoko Nakayama, and clarinetist Alexey Gorokholinsky. One of the most exciting chamber music groups coming out of New York City, ETA3 was formed at Juilliard in 2006. The trio strives to communicate the intellectual and emotional elements of life by broadening the audience's perspective through a varied repertoire. Juilliard recognized the trio as one of three prominent emerging chamber music groups of 2006, leading to their Alice Tully Hall debut.
The Alexander String Quartet
Thursday, April 3, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
The Alexander String Quartet–made up of noted performers Zakarias Grafilo and Frederick Lifsitz, violins; Paul Yarbrough, viola; and Sandy Wilson, cello–has performed in major music capitals on four continents, securing its standing among the premiere ensembles of its kind. Widely admired for its interpretations of Beethoven and Bartók, the quartet is also an important advocate of new music through over twenty-five commissions and numerous premiere performances.
Oni Buchanan
Wednesday, April 16, 2008, 7:30 p.m. Ford Chapel
Pianist Oni Buchanan is earning a national reputation for her virtuosity, inventive programming, and ability to connect with audiences. She has performed solo and chamber recitals across the United States and has released three solo CDs featuring the work of Bach, Bartók, Beethoven, Prokofiev, Mussorgsky, Debussy, and Chopin, among others. She is the recipient of numerous music awards and scholarships, in addition to being a published poet.
