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2011 Performances
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February 13, 2011 at 3 p.m.
Baltimore Music Club at Peabody Preparatory in Towson, MD (with Frances Borowsky, cello)
March 10-31, 2011
Lithuania, Estonia
April 13, 2011 at 11 a.m.
Concert for Children at Towson University
April 14, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
Towson University - International Cello Festival
April 29, 2011 at 8 p.m.
Recital with Frances Borowsky, cello
May 22 at 7 p.m.
An Die Musik, Baltimore
July 10-25, 2011
International Music Institute and Festival USA
(www.imif.us)
July 16, 2011
Dickinson College (Carlisle, PA)
February 13, 2011 at 3 p.m.
Baltimore Music Club at Peabody Preparatory in Towson, MD (with Frances Borowsky, cello)
March 10-31, 2011
Lithuania, Estonia
April 13, 2011 at 11 a.m.
Concert for Children at Towson University
April 14, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
Towson University - International Cello Festival
April 29, 2011 at 8 p.m.
Recital with Frances Borowsky, cello
May 22 at 7 p.m.
An Die Musik, Baltimore
July 10-25, 2011
International Music Institute and Festival USA
(www.imif.us)
July 16, 2011
Dickinson College (Carlisle, PA)
2010 Performances
January 10, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
Event description: Concert by the American Virtuosi
Location: St. Peter's Church (1701 Indian Creek Parkway. Jupiter, FL 33458)
Tickets and reservations: 561-575-0837
January 17, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. (Kissimmee, FL)
Event description: Concert by the American Virtuosi
Location: 1603 N. Thacker Avenue, Kisssimmee FL
Tickets and reservations: chopin[@]intermusearts.org
March 6, 2010 - 7:30 p.m. (Baltimore, MD)
Event description: Celebrate the 200th birthday of one of the world's most beloved composers, Frederic Chopin! The inaugural concert of the American Tribute to Chopin features Chopin's Piano Concerto in F-minor, Sonata for Cello and Piano, and Rondo Op. 73 for Two Pianos, as well as a selection of songs, and the premiere of “An American Tribute to Chopin.” Performers include pianists Elizabeth Borowsky, Reynaldo Reyes, and Eva Mengelkoch, cellist Cecylia Barczyk, soprano Jennifer Casey Cabot, and the Towson University Orchestra, conducted by Brenda Leach. Proceeds will benefit the Cello Scholarship Fund. Pre-concert lecture at 6:45 p.m.
Location: Center for the Arts at Towson University, Crossing of Osler and Cross Campus Drives, Towson MD 21252.
Tickets and Reservations: $21 general admission; $11 seniors; $6 students
Tel. 410-704-2787, Online: http://www.tuboxoffice.com/
March 19, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. (New York, NY)
Event description: Celebrate the 200th birthday of one of the world's most beloved composers, Frederic Chopin! Panel discussion at 6:00 p.m. (by renowned musicians, scholars, and music promoters) followed by concert, featuring Chopin's Piano Concerto in F-minor, Sonata for Cello and Piano, and the New York premiere of “An American Tribute to Chopin.” Performers include pianists Elizabeth Borowsky and Reynaldo Reyes, cellists Cecylia Barczyk and Frances Borowsky, and the Chopin Quartet.
Location: The Kosciuszko Foundation, 15 East 65th Street. New York, NY 10065.
Tickets and reservations: CLICK HERE
March 24, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. (Baltimore, MD)
Event description: Concert with participation of young and upcoming artists (cello and piano), laureates of regional, national, and international competitions.
Location: Recital Hall at the Towson University Center for the Arts, Crossing of Osler and Cross Campus Drives, Towson MD 21252.
Tickets: $14 general admission, $8 seniors, $6 students;
Tel. 410-704-2787, Online: http://www.tuboxoffice.com/
March 28, 2010 at 3 p.m. (Baltimore, MD)
Event description: Features Chopin's Piano Concerto in F-minor, Polonaise for Cello and Piano, and “An American Tribute to Chopin.” Performers include pianist Elizabeth Borowsky, cellist Frances Borowsky, and the Towson University Orchestra, conducted by Brenda Leach.
Location: Oak Crest Village, 8810 Walther Blvd, Parkville, MD 21234.
Reservations: advance reservations required (chopin [at] intermusearts.org).
May 16, 2010 at 3 p.m. (Philadelphia, PA)
Event description: Concert
Location: German Society of Pennsylvania, 611 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia PA 19123
Tickets and Information: 215-627-2332
July 11-24, 2010 (Emmitsburg, MD and Gettysburg, PA)
Event description: Lectures and Concerts as part of the International Music Institute and Festival USA. Participating artists include Cecylia Barczyk, Brian Ganz, Jonathan Carney, Elizabeth Borowsky, Chin Kim, Blanka Bednarz, Emmanuel Borowsky, Sharon Eng, Andrew Rosenfeld, Yoshie Kubota, Frances Borowsky, and The American Virtuosi.
Website: www.imif.us
July 17, 2010 at 7 p.m. (Carlisle, PA)
Event description: Tribute to Chopin at Dickinson College. Featuring Cecylia Barczyk, Elizabeth Borowsky, Blanka Bednarz, Emmanuel Borowsky, Sharon Eng, Frederick Minger, Frances Borowsky, and The American Virtuosi.
Location: Dickinson College (Carlisle, PA)
Tickets and Information: 717-245-1560
August 20, 2010 at 8 p.m. (Baltimore, MD)
Event description: Performance with Emmanuel Borowsky and Frances Borowsky
Location: An Die Musik, 409 North Charles St, Baltimore MD 21201 (www.andiemusiklive.com)
Tickets and Information: 410-385-2638
August 22, 2010 at 5 p.m. (Baltimore, MD)
Event description: Performance with Emmanuel Borowsky, Frances Borowsky, and Cecylia Barczyk
Location: An Die Musik, 409 North Charles St, Baltimore MD 21201 (www.andiemusiklive.com)
Tickets and Information:410-385-2638
August 29, 2010 (Baltimore, MD)
Event description: Premiere of composition by Dick Smith: "Life: An Impromptu"
Location: Oak Crest Village
Tickets and Information: Private event
October 1, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. (Baltimore, MD)
Event description: "Tribute to Chopin" performance
Location: Carl Murphy Fine Arts Center Recital Hall (2201 Argonne Dr) at Morgan State University. Free parking behind the building in Lot Y. http://www.murphyfineartscenter.org/pages/about_MFAC/Directions.asp
Tickets and Information: FREE
October 2, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. (Washington D.C.)
Event description: Concert, Award Ceremony, and Reception. Features Chopin's Piano Concerto in F-minor, Polonaise for Cello and Piano, Sonata for Cello and Piano, and “An American Tribute to Chopin.”
Location: Embassy of Poland in Washington D.C., 2640 16th Street, NW; Washington DC 20009.
Tickets and reservations: CLICK HERE
October 10, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. (Baltimore, MD)
Event description: "Tribute to Chopin" performance (full recital)
Location: Polish Heritage Association of Maryland, Cristo Rey School, 420 S Chester St, Baltimore MD 21231
Tickets and reservations: $15 suggested donation, at door
November 6, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. (Emmitsburg, MD)
Event description: Concert as part of the "Classical Music in the Age of Globalization" conference. Together with Frances Borowsky, Emmanuel Borowsky, Cecylia Barczyk, and the Mount St. Mary's University Chorale
Location: Mount St. Mary's University, 16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg MD
Tickets: $20 general, $10 students if purchased ahead of time. $25/15 at the door.
Website: www.americantributetochopin.org/conference.html
November 13, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. (Portland, OR)
Event description: Duo-Recital with violist Sharon Eng
Location: Old Church (1422 SW 11th Street between Columbia and Clay, Portland, OR)
Tickets: FREE
Information: 503-222-2031 or 1seunltd@gmail.com
November 20, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. (Thurmont, MD)
Event description: Mountain Memories at Thorpewood Annual Fundraising Event
Location: Thorpewood (Thurmont, MD)
Tickets and reservations: $100 per ticket, advance purchase required. http://www.thorpewood.org/calendar/calendar.html
December 19, 2010 at 3 p.m. (Baltimore, MD)
Event description: Christmas Concert
Location: Oak Crest Village
Tickets and Information: Private event
December 19, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. (Baltimore, MD)
Event description: Christmas Concert
Location: An Die Musik, 409 North Charles St, Baltimore MD 21201
Tickets and Information:410-385-2638 (www.andiemusiklive.com)
Event description: Concert by the American Virtuosi
Location: St. Peter's Church (1701 Indian Creek Parkway. Jupiter, FL 33458)
Tickets and reservations: 561-575-0837
January 17, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. (Kissimmee, FL)
Event description: Concert by the American Virtuosi
Location: 1603 N. Thacker Avenue, Kisssimmee FL
Tickets and reservations: chopin[@]intermusearts.org
March 6, 2010 - 7:30 p.m. (Baltimore, MD)
Event description: Celebrate the 200th birthday of one of the world's most beloved composers, Frederic Chopin! The inaugural concert of the American Tribute to Chopin features Chopin's Piano Concerto in F-minor, Sonata for Cello and Piano, and Rondo Op. 73 for Two Pianos, as well as a selection of songs, and the premiere of “An American Tribute to Chopin.” Performers include pianists Elizabeth Borowsky, Reynaldo Reyes, and Eva Mengelkoch, cellist Cecylia Barczyk, soprano Jennifer Casey Cabot, and the Towson University Orchestra, conducted by Brenda Leach. Proceeds will benefit the Cello Scholarship Fund. Pre-concert lecture at 6:45 p.m.
Location: Center for the Arts at Towson University, Crossing of Osler and Cross Campus Drives, Towson MD 21252.
Tickets and Reservations: $21 general admission; $11 seniors; $6 students
Tel. 410-704-2787, Online: http://www.tuboxoffice.com/
March 19, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. (New York, NY)
Event description: Celebrate the 200th birthday of one of the world's most beloved composers, Frederic Chopin! Panel discussion at 6:00 p.m. (by renowned musicians, scholars, and music promoters) followed by concert, featuring Chopin's Piano Concerto in F-minor, Sonata for Cello and Piano, and the New York premiere of “An American Tribute to Chopin.” Performers include pianists Elizabeth Borowsky and Reynaldo Reyes, cellists Cecylia Barczyk and Frances Borowsky, and the Chopin Quartet.
Location: The Kosciuszko Foundation, 15 East 65th Street. New York, NY 10065.
Tickets and reservations: CLICK HERE
March 24, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. (Baltimore, MD)
Event description: Concert with participation of young and upcoming artists (cello and piano), laureates of regional, national, and international competitions.
Location: Recital Hall at the Towson University Center for the Arts, Crossing of Osler and Cross Campus Drives, Towson MD 21252.
Tickets: $14 general admission, $8 seniors, $6 students;
Tel. 410-704-2787, Online: http://www.tuboxoffice.com/
March 28, 2010 at 3 p.m. (Baltimore, MD)
Event description: Features Chopin's Piano Concerto in F-minor, Polonaise for Cello and Piano, and “An American Tribute to Chopin.” Performers include pianist Elizabeth Borowsky, cellist Frances Borowsky, and the Towson University Orchestra, conducted by Brenda Leach.
Location: Oak Crest Village, 8810 Walther Blvd, Parkville, MD 21234.
Reservations: advance reservations required (chopin [at] intermusearts.org).
May 16, 2010 at 3 p.m. (Philadelphia, PA)
Event description: Concert
Location: German Society of Pennsylvania, 611 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia PA 19123
Tickets and Information: 215-627-2332
July 11-24, 2010 (Emmitsburg, MD and Gettysburg, PA)
Event description: Lectures and Concerts as part of the International Music Institute and Festival USA. Participating artists include Cecylia Barczyk, Brian Ganz, Jonathan Carney, Elizabeth Borowsky, Chin Kim, Blanka Bednarz, Emmanuel Borowsky, Sharon Eng, Andrew Rosenfeld, Yoshie Kubota, Frances Borowsky, and The American Virtuosi.
Website: www.imif.us
July 17, 2010 at 7 p.m. (Carlisle, PA)
Event description: Tribute to Chopin at Dickinson College. Featuring Cecylia Barczyk, Elizabeth Borowsky, Blanka Bednarz, Emmanuel Borowsky, Sharon Eng, Frederick Minger, Frances Borowsky, and The American Virtuosi.
Location: Dickinson College (Carlisle, PA)
Tickets and Information: 717-245-1560
August 20, 2010 at 8 p.m. (Baltimore, MD)
Event description: Performance with Emmanuel Borowsky and Frances Borowsky
Location: An Die Musik, 409 North Charles St, Baltimore MD 21201 (www.andiemusiklive.com)
Tickets and Information: 410-385-2638
August 22, 2010 at 5 p.m. (Baltimore, MD)
Event description: Performance with Emmanuel Borowsky, Frances Borowsky, and Cecylia Barczyk
Location: An Die Musik, 409 North Charles St, Baltimore MD 21201 (www.andiemusiklive.com)
Tickets and Information:410-385-2638
August 29, 2010 (Baltimore, MD)
Event description: Premiere of composition by Dick Smith: "Life: An Impromptu"
Location: Oak Crest Village
Tickets and Information: Private event
October 1, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. (Baltimore, MD)
Event description: "Tribute to Chopin" performance
Location: Carl Murphy Fine Arts Center Recital Hall (2201 Argonne Dr) at Morgan State University. Free parking behind the building in Lot Y. http://www.murphyfineartscenter.org/pages/about_MFAC/Directions.asp
Tickets and Information: FREE
October 2, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. (Washington D.C.)
Event description: Concert, Award Ceremony, and Reception. Features Chopin's Piano Concerto in F-minor, Polonaise for Cello and Piano, Sonata for Cello and Piano, and “An American Tribute to Chopin.”
Location: Embassy of Poland in Washington D.C., 2640 16th Street, NW; Washington DC 20009.
Tickets and reservations: CLICK HERE
October 10, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. (Baltimore, MD)
Event description: "Tribute to Chopin" performance (full recital)
Location: Polish Heritage Association of Maryland, Cristo Rey School, 420 S Chester St, Baltimore MD 21231
Tickets and reservations: $15 suggested donation, at door
November 6, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. (Emmitsburg, MD)
Event description: Concert as part of the "Classical Music in the Age of Globalization" conference. Together with Frances Borowsky, Emmanuel Borowsky, Cecylia Barczyk, and the Mount St. Mary's University Chorale
Location: Mount St. Mary's University, 16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg MD
Tickets: $20 general, $10 students if purchased ahead of time. $25/15 at the door.
Website: www.americantributetochopin.org/conference.html
November 13, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. (Portland, OR)
Event description: Duo-Recital with violist Sharon Eng
Location: Old Church (1422 SW 11th Street between Columbia and Clay, Portland, OR)
Tickets: FREE
Information: 503-222-2031 or 1seunltd@gmail.com
November 20, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. (Thurmont, MD)
Event description: Mountain Memories at Thorpewood Annual Fundraising Event
Location: Thorpewood (Thurmont, MD)
Tickets and reservations: $100 per ticket, advance purchase required. http://www.thorpewood.org/calendar/calendar.html
December 19, 2010 at 3 p.m. (Baltimore, MD)
Event description: Christmas Concert
Location: Oak Crest Village
Tickets and Information: Private event
December 19, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. (Baltimore, MD)
Event description: Christmas Concert
Location: An Die Musik, 409 North Charles St, Baltimore MD 21201
Tickets and Information:410-385-2638 (www.andiemusiklive.com)
