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THE RETURN OF THE VIOLIN:
SCREENING AND
DISCUSSION WITH
JOSHUA BELL
Wednesday, December 3, 7:30 PM
Joshua Bell, Sigmund Rolat and Budd Mishkin
92Y- Buttenwieser Hall
Told through the eyes of holocaust survivor Sigmund Rolat, who is responsible for the film, the movie reveals the violin’s relationship to Polish violinist Bronislaw Huberman, a legendary humanitarian who saved Europe’s premiere Jewish musicians by forming the Palestine Orchestra. The film fulfills Rolat’s dream of seeing the instrument return to his hometown where Bell performed with the Czestochowa Orchestra in 2009 in conjunction with efforts to open the Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw. Following the film, Joshua Bell and Sigmund Rolat will discuss this remarkable instrument’s journey with Budd Mishkin.
After the program, Joshua Bell will sign copies of his new Bach recording, his holiday CD,
Musical Gifts, and the children’s illustrated book The Man with the Violin.
Tickets $34 General Admission
NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC
INSIGHTS IMMERSION:
THE MANY WORLDS OF ANTONIN DVORAK
Immerse yourself on December 7th in a day-long journey through the vibrant musical worlds of Dvorak. Renowned musicians and scholars shed light on the beloved composer’s humble roots, idealistic aspirations, and lasting legacy. First: a series of discussions exploring the Czech master’s music, from his intimate songs and chamber works to the bright, bold, and passionate symphonies, composed both in bucolic Bohemia and in a burgeoning New York City. Then attend a chamber concert featuring cellist Alisa Weilerstein, pianist Inon Barnatan, and musicians from the New York Philharmonicplaying music Dvorak wrote and inspired (separate ticket required, info below).
Presented by the New York Philharmonic, in association with 92nd Street Y
Speakers include:
Hanna Arie-Gaifman, Director, 92nd Street Y Tisch Center for the Arts
Michael Beckerman, Carroll and Milton Petrie Professor of Music, New York University
Christoph von Dohnányi, Conductor, Dohnányi / Dvorák: A Philharmonic Festival
Barbara Haws, Archivist/Historian, New York Philharmonic
Carol J. Oja, The Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence at the New York Philharmonic
Schedule:
10:30AM Session One: Dvorák in the Old World
11:30AM Session Two: Dvorák in the New World
(Sessions are comprised of lectures, discussions, and performances from which to choose)
12:30PM Plenary: The Many Worlds of Antonín Dvorák
1:30PM Lunch Break
Tickets $125 Immersion only; $149, $166, $171 Immersion & concert
WEILERSTEIN, BARNATAN & MUSICIANS
FROM THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC:
AN AFTERNOON OF CZECH MUSIC
Sunday, December 7, 3:00 PM
92Y- Kaufmann Concert Hall
Cellist Alisa Weilerstein—a 2011 MacArthur “Genius” fellow—is joined by members of the NewYork Philharmonic and its artist-in-association, pianist Inon Barnatan, for a Czech chamber concert. Beyond the influence of the country’s folk songs, discover Brahms’ and the city of Vienna’s impact on Dvorak, and the jazz-tinged, cosmopolitan dance music of Schulhoff and Martinu.
This concert is co-presented with the New York Philharmonic as part of its Dohnányi / Dvorák: A Philharmonic Festival.
DVORAK: Quartet for Piano and Strings in E-flat major, Op. 87
SCHULHOFF: Divertissement for Oboe, Clarinet, and Bassoon
DVORAK: Terzetto in C major for Two Violins and Viola, Op. 74
MARTINU: La revue de cuisine ("The Kitchen Revue"), Suite for Clarinet, Bassoon, Trumpet, Violin, Cello, and Piano, H. 161
Tickets $25 (age 35 & under), $39, $56, $61
Artist Websites: Alisa Weilerstein, Inon Barnatan
THE KALICHSTEIN-LAREDO-ROBINSON TRIO
Saturday, December 13, 8:00 PM
92Y- Kaufmann Concert Hall
The renowned Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio returns to its longtime New York home.
For almost four decades it has dedicated itself to masterful performances of the standard trio repertoire—continually expanding that repertoire with new commissions. The trio performs favorites by Dvorák and Brahms and, in honor of the composer’s 85th birthday, André Previn’s Piano Trio No. 2.
Since making their debut at the White House for President Carter's Inauguration in January 1977, the trio has set the standard for performance of the piano trio literature.
Members:
Joseph Kalichstein, piano
Jaime Laredo, violin
Sharon Robinson, cello
PREVIN: Piano Trio No. 2
DVORAK: Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 26
BRAHMS: Piano Trio in B major, Op. 8
Tickets $25 (age 35 & under), $35, $52, $57
Artist Website: KLR Trio
IN CONVERSATION WITH LEON FLEISHER
LIVING THROUGH MUSIC SERIES
On the Joy of the New
Leon Fleisher & Julian Fleisher
Sunday, December 14, 11:00 AM
92Y- Weill Art Gallery
Discover why Leon Fleisher finds new music “exciting as hell” in conversation with his son, singer and actor Julian Fleisher. This is the second in a series of three conversations between Leon and Julian Fleisher, exploring the master’s life and career through the lens of the music he loves.
Leon Fleisher will discuss many of the works of 20th century composers he has championed throughout his career. He has premiered works by Kirchner, Foss and Bolcom, and Ligeti.
For information on the other conversations in this series, click here
Tickets $15 (age 35 & under), $25
Artist Website: Leon Fleisher, Julian Fleisher
SCHOENBERG BEFORE SCHOENBERG
Monday, December 15, 7:30 PM
SubCulture - 45 Bleecker Street (downstairs)
There is a world of difference betweenSchoenberg’s String Quartet No. 1 and the “scary” Schoenberg of atonal music. His first quartet is in the Late Romantic style of Brahms, Mahler and Strauss, whose musical world was later turned upside down by the “Schoenberg Revolution” of twelve-tone techniques. The First Quartet is one monumental, yet elegant movement, filled with sweeping gestures and nothing to interrupt his grand journey of music.
Taking us on this journey is a virtuoso quartet specifically formed by the great cellist Fred Sherry, whose recordings of Schoenberg’s music have earned two Grammy nominations. Just as it took a genius to write this music, it takes a “genius” to lead it—violinist and 2008 MacArthur Fellow Leila Josefowicz.
Performers:
Leila Josefowicz, violin
Jesse Mills, violin
Hsin-Yun Huang, viola
Fred Sherry, cello
SCHOENBERG: String Quartet No. 1 in D minor, Op. 7
Tickets $35 General Admission
92Y Concerts at SubCulture is a co-presentation of 92Y and SubCulture.
CAN WE BE SILENT?
ARTISTS ON PREJUDICE, RACISM &
PERSECUTION
What is the role of an artist in the sphere of public life and in debates on social issues? Is an artist ever “just” an artist?
Wednesday, December 17, 8:15 PM
92Y- Buttenwieser Hall
Writer David Grossman, violinist Gidon Kremerand pianist Sir András Schiff are all outspoken critics of social injustices in their birth countries. They discuss the responsibility of the politically-informed and engaged artist to speak out against prejudice, persecution and other social injustices, ranging from Russia to the current rise of anti-Semitism in Europe and the many different views on the state of Israel.
Tickets $36 General Admission