1984–1985 Festival Series
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Harmonie Wind Ensemble
October 3, 1984
“Their performances were models of full-toned virtuosity, blance and absolute understanding of the musical idioms.” – New York Daily News
This New York wind ensemble was founded in 1978 by its conductor Steven Richman, called by Aaron Copland, “An excellent conductor…clearly a young man of unusual gifts.” Its name comes from the German “harmonie,” or wind band, of oboes, clarinets, bassoons and horns which flourished at 18th- and 19th-century courts. Harmonie has been heard on radio and television and has performed worldwide over the Voice of America, in summer concert series at the Lincoln Center Festival and in the prestigious Stravinsky Centenary Celebration. After a highly succesful Carnegie Recital Hall debut in May 1981, the New York Times said “The evening was an unalloyed delight.”
Julian Bream
October 22, 1984
“For all its popular appeal, hte guitar is a difficult instrument. Legato can be a problem, depth is elusive. Yet, Julian Bream achieved all of this and more in a sold-out concert last night at hte Kennedy Center Concert Hall.” – Washington Post
Celebrate with us 25 years of Bream’s classical guitar performances in the United States. With over 30 recordings for RCA Records, Bream has gained some of the highest awards in the recording industry, including six awards from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Sold-out tours and concerts in North America, Australia, Japan and Latin America mark this superb artist.
Romanian National Choir
November 19, 1984
“One of the most extraordinary vocal ensembles in existence.” – La Suisse, Geneva.
Marin Constantin, awarded his country’s coveted Merited Artist title, is the conductor and founder of the Romanian National Choir. Dozens of recordings, television and radio broadcasts and films have brought the choir’s artistry to millions worldwide. Remarkable perfection of ensemble, lavish vocal colors and technique, with crystal-clear intonation mark these 36 voices.
Munich Chamber Orchestra
with Young Uck Kim, violin
February 24, 1985
“Impassioned eloquence—an eloquence that allowed the colorful music to speak directly to the listener.” – Chicago Tribune
Conducted since 1956 by Hans Stadlmair, winner of many prizes and awards, this ensemble of 19 has been heard in South America, Africa, Europe and the Soviet Union as well as in previous tours of America. Young Uck Kim, violin solist, has made extensive tours of North and South America, Europe and Asia. He has been featured at the festivals of Salzburg, Spoleto and Marlboro among others, and has performed with many of the world’s major orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic and London Philharmonic.
Concert Royal/New York Baroque Dance Company
March 27, 1985
“Superior…manner which should have pleased hte original royal patron at Versailles.” – San Francisco Chronicle
Celebrate with us the 300th anniversary of the birth of three giants of Baroque composition. The program will feature works of Bach, Scarlatti and Handel.
Concert Royal, one of the foremost ensembles in this country performing on original instruments of the 18th century, is directed by harpsichordist James Richman, winner of the 1977 Paris Harpsichord Competition. The New York Baroque Dance Company is America’s leading early dance troupe. Catherine Turocy, the company’s artistic director, has received fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and others. Her television program, the Art of Dancing, received the 1980 Dance Films Association award.