Yana Eminova


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‘Inside the Music’: An Interview with National Chamber Ensemble Artistic Director Leo Sushansky by Jane Coyne - DC Metro Theater Arts

Special Concert: National Chamber Ensemble at the Smithsonian - An Afternoon of Russian Romantic Music

Sunday, February 10, 2013 | 3:00 PM,

Works by Myaskovsky, Prokofiev and Arensky. Leo Sushansky violin, Lukasz Szyrner cello, Kathryn Brake piano.

Location: McEvoy Auditorium, Lower Level. Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and F Streets, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20004.

Admission: Free tickets are available in the G Street lobby thirty minutes before each program.


2012-2013 SEASON SCHEDULE

Concert 1: Night At The Palace II  - Past Pictures/Videos

Saturday, November 3, 2012  | 7:30 PM

Continuation of last season's great success. The stage of the Spectrum Theatre will be transformed once again into a palace in St.Petersburg Russia. This concert, in collaboration with the Russian Chamber Art Society will spotlight great instrumental music as well as song and opera. NCE will be joined by RCAS Artistic Director and Founder, pianist Vera Danchenko-Stern, baritone Anton Belov and soprano Yana Eminova to bring back to life the beauty and grandeur of musical life at the palace. Featuring music of Glinka, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov and more. Arlington County Board Chair, Mary Hughes Hynes will be our special opening night guest host!.


Danchenko-Stern Photo
Vera Danchenko-Stern  

  

Concert 2: NCE Annual Holiday Concert - Past Pictures/Videos

Sunday, December 16, 2012 | 4:30 PM

Hosted by Rosslyn BID executive director Cecilia Cassidy, celebrate the spirit of the holiday season with a show for the whole family. A highlight will be the performance of Bach’s beautiful concerto for Violin and Oboe with oboist Joseph DeLuccio, and guest violinist Rimma Sushanskaya, described by the Washington Post as “one of the greatest violinists alive today”. Ms. Sushanskaya is the last international award winning pupil of the legendary violinist, David Oistrakh.

The performance will feature great music, international guest artists and outstanding young musicians ages 11 to 21, who will perform with the ensemble. An annual tradition, the concert will conclude with a Carols Sing - Along led by Patrick D. McCoy to get everyone ready for the holidays.
Joseph DeLuccio
Joseph DeLuccio Patrick D. McCoy


Sean Ganous 20 Sebastian Coupe 17 Albert Shyu 11 Karen Cueva 21

    
 
Rimma Sushanskaya


Concert 3: Clarinet Capers with Julian Milkis - Past Pictures/Videos

Saturday, January 12, 2013 | 7:30 PM

Hailed as one of the world’s greatest living clarinetists, Julian Milkis, the only student of Benny Goodman, has been described as a dazzling soloist, chamber musician and jazz clarinetist. Currently, he is a recording artist for Melodiya, Warner Classics Lontano, Suoni e Colori and Sony/CEAUX music labels and is a Yamaha sponsored artist. His unique interpretations and captivating sound have earned him critical acclaim throughout the world. Works by Mozart, Arutiunian, Gershwin and more.


Julian Milkis


Concert 4: The Art of the African-American Spiritual - Past Pictures/Videos, Review

Saturday, March 23, 2013 | 7:30 PM

The concert featuring Soprano Aundi Marie Moore will take the listeners on an incredible journey of African American musical culture through Spirituals, Art Songs and more. Aundi Marie Moore is quickly establishing herself as one of America’s leading young sopranos. The Washington Post hails her as possessing a voice of “clarion beauty.” Ms. Moore is an alumnus of the Washington National Opera’s Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program.


Aundi Marie Moore


Concert 5: The Three B’s: Bach, Beethoven, Brahms

Saturday , June 1, 2013 | 7:30 PM

A spectacular way to end the season. The concert will feature three masterpieces of three great composers.We are thrilled to welcome back the extraordinary pianist Carlos Rodriguez for this performance.
  • Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, BWV 1045,
  • Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major Op. 58
    (Arranged for piano and string quartet)
  • Brahms Piano Quintet in F minor Op. 34 ...
"A performer who throws body and soul into his work...Rodríguez is as compelling to watch as he is to hear." - The Washington Post

Carlos Rodriguez