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SUMMARY:SUMMER ’26:Franz SCHUBERT: Mass in GPERGOLESI: Stabat Mater
DESCRIPTION:Soloists:\nCaroline Christopher – soprano\,\nRebecca McFarland – alto\,\nAlex McCoy – tenor\,\nBrian Alvarado – baritone. \nSchola Cantorum Sanctae Rosae\,\nCommunity Members\,\nMembers of the New Britain Chorale\,\nthe VIRTUOSI String Ensemble\,\nAdrian Sylveen\, music director
URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/26schubert-2/
LOCATION:St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church\, 269 Parkville Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:2026 Summer Festival,New York City,Summer Festival,Virtuosi Music Academy,VMF 26 NYC
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SUMMARY:SUMMER ’26:COMMUNITY Choral Workshop @ St. Rose
DESCRIPTION:Schola Cantorum Sanctae Rosae | Community Members | members of the New Britain Chorale | the VIRTUOSI Ensemble\nAdrian Sylveen\, music director \nThe Workshop is open to all community singers. \n\nRegistration: CLICK HERE>>> or call 718-434-8040.\nStudy materials are provided HERE >>>\n1-3pm & 3:30-5:15pm rehearsal sessions\n6pm CONCERT PERFORMANCE\nThe fee for the workshop is the suggested donation of $35\nThe fee does NOT apply to the members of the St. Rose of Lima Church.\n\nAll events will be held at the St. Rose of Lima Church\, 269 Parkville Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY 11230
URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/26schubert/
LOCATION:St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church\, 269 Parkville Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:2026 Summer Festival,New York City,Summer Festival,Virtuosi Music Academy,VMF 26 NYC
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SUMMARY:SUMMER '26CHARTER OAK String QuartetMusic of Maurice RAVEL\, Jonathan KANE and more...
DESCRIPTION:Maurice Ravel: String Quartet in F major\, M.35\nJonathan Kane: “Convergence” for String Quartet\nMichael McLean: Rhumba\, Czardas\, Fandango\n\nCharter Oak String Quartet:\nAdrian Sylveen\nBrunilda Myftaraj\nJonathan Kane\nZachary Sears \nComposed in 1903\, Ravel’s String Quartet in F major is his first major chamber work and remains one of his most admired creations. Dedicated to his teacher Gabriel Fauré\, the quartet balances classical clarity with daring harmonic color. The first movement unfolds with radiant lyricism\, its themes delicately interwoven among the four instruments. The second movement\, a sparkling scherzo\, features pizzicato rhythms and exotic modal inflections that reveal Ravel’s fascination with Spanish and Eastern sonorities. The slow third movement offers a deeply expressive\, almost dreamlike atmosphere\, while the finale bursts with rhythmic vitality and bold contrasts. Ravel’s quartet exemplifies his gift for refinement and innovation\, standing as a cornerstone of early 20th‑century French chamber music. \nJonathan Kane’s “Convergence” is a musical exploration of the mathematical concept of the alternating convergent series. Two separate themes are presented\, one heavy and dark\, the other open and airy. As the piece oscillates between the two themes\, they transform\, each becoming more like the other until they meet in the center. The instruments\, too\, converge\, with first the viola and cello and later all four joining together to end the piece in unison. The quartet was written while Kane was a student at the Eastman School of Music\, studying both composition and mathematics\, as an attempt to bridge the seemingly disparate fields of math and music. It was originally performed by the Ying Quartet\, quartet in residence at the Eastman School. \nRhumba\, Czardas & Fandango by Michael Mclean are much more colorful and varied than its titles suggest. It’s a compact suite of character‑driven dances\, each written to give a standard string quartet both rhythmic flair and idiomatic fun\, all crafted to be immediately engaging for performers and audiences alike.
URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/brahms-ravel-kane-2/
LOCATION:St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church\, 269 Parkville Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:2026 Summer Festival,New York City,Virtuosi Music Academy,VMF 26 NYC
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SUMMARY:SUMMER '26Pergolesi\, Schubert & more
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM:\nYOUNG DIVISION SHOWCASE:\nVMI Composition No. 1…….Niall Kissi\nVMI Composition No. 2….…Iyana Kissi\nTheme from the Surprise Symphony………Joseph Haydn\nTwinkle\, Twinkle\, Little Star…….English lullaby\nNiall & Iyana Kissi\, piano solos \nViolin Concerto no. 6 op. 3 RV356\, Mov. 1 ……Antonio Vivaldi\nClaire Xie\, violin solo \nINSTITUTE ENSEMBLE:\n Stabat Mater p. 77…..Giovanni Battista Pergolesi\nStabat Mater Dolorosa\, duet\nCujus animam gementem soprano aria\nO quam tristis et afflicta duet\nQuae moerebat et dolebat alto aria\nQuis est homo duet\nVidit suum dulcem natumsoprano aria\nEja mater fons amoris alto aria\nFac ut ardeat cor meum duet\nSancta mater\, istud agas duet\nFac ut portem Christi mortem\, alto aria\nInflammatus et accensus duet\nQuando corpus morietur – Amen… duet\nSoloists: Caroline Christopher\, soprano\, Rebecca McFarland\, alto \nMass No. 2 in G major\, D 167……Franz Schubert\nKyrie\nGloria\nCredo\,\nSanctus – Osanna in excelsis\nBenedictus – Osanna in excelsis\nAgnus Dei\nSoloists: Caroline Christopher: soprano\, Terrence Fay: tenor\, Laurentiu Rotaru: bass \nThe Moniuszko Choir & Members of the New Britain Chorale:\nSopranos: Mary Pereira\, Eva Adamski\, Boguslawa Samsel Altos: Rebecca McFarland* Mariola Tarlowski\, Halina Bialkowski\, Tenors: Peter Perkins*\, Anna Kaczmarek\, Romuald Skiba\, Basses: David Kennedy* Janusz Socha\, Tony Bialkowski\, *- section leaders \n2026 Virtuosi Summer Music Institute Ensemble:\nViolins: Brunilda Myftaraj*\, Vy Hoang\, Sara Huo\, Claire Xie\, Chris Massa-Pelletier**\, Leo Gu\, Jonathan Kane*\, Cellos: Sharon Liu*\, Ayla Facchini\, Isaac St. Georges\, Double-Bass: Michael Asetta**\, organ: Nandan Cryar*\, Harpsichord and Conductor: Adrian Sylveen*\n* – Faculty\, ** – Guest Artist
URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/pergolesi-schubert/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church in Hartford\, 136 Capitol Ave\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105
CATEGORIES:2026 Summer Festival,Hartford,Virtuosi Music Academy,VMF26 HTFD
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SUMMARY:SUMMER '26Brahms: Clarinet QuintetRavel: String QuartetKane:“Convergence”
DESCRIPTION:Jonathan Kane\, (composer‑in‑residence): “Convergence” for string quartet\nJohannes Brahms: Clarinet Quintet\, op. 115\nMaurice Ravel: String Quartet \nCharter Oak String Quartet (Sylveen\, Myftaraj\, Kane\, Sears)\nJonathan Towney\, clarinet \nBrahms’s Clarinet Quintet (1891)\, composed for Richard Mühlfeld\, is a late‑style masterpiece suffused with autumnal warmth. The clarinet blends seamlessly into the strings\, its voice carrying lyrical melancholy in the opening movement. A tender Adagio follows\, serene yet pierced by a passionate outburst. The Andantino offers grace and charm\, leading into a playful scherzo. The Finale returns to darker hues\, weaving earlier themes into variations that dissolve into quiet resignation—an intimate\, profoundly moving farewell. \nRavel’s String Quartet in F major (1903)\, dedicated to Gabriel Fauré\, dazzles with radiant lyricism and daring harmonic color. Its sparkling scherzo\, with pizzicato rhythms and exotic inflections\, reveals Ravel’s fascination with Spanish and Eastern sonorities. The slow movement glows with dreamlike beauty\, while the finale bursts with rhythmic vitality. \nJonathan Kane’s “Convergence” is a musical exploration of the mathematical concept of the alternating convergent series. Two separate themes are presented\, one heavy and dark\, the other open and airy. As the piece oscillates between the two themes\, they transform\, each becoming more like the other until they meet in the center. The instruments\, too\, converge\, with first the viola and cello and later all four joining together to end the piece in unison. The quartet was written while Kane was a student at the Eastman School of Music\, studying both composition and mathematics\, as an attempt to bridge the seemingly disparate fields of math and music. It was originally performed by the Ying Quartet\, quartet in residence at the Eastman School.
URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/brahms-ravel-kane/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church in Hartford\, 136 Capitol Ave\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105
CATEGORIES:2026 Summer Festival,Hartford,Virtuosi Music Academy,VMF26 HTFD
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SUMMARY:SUMMER '26MAGIC of CHAMBER MUSIC:FAURE: Violin Sonata in AMOZART: Piano Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Brunilda Myftaraj\, violin\nIna Jun\, piano\nJonathan Kane\, viola\nCamden Archambeau\, Cello \nMozart’s Piano Quartet in G minor stands at the birth of an entirely new chamber‑music genre. Written in 1785\, it was the first substantial work to combine piano\, violin\, viola\, and cello—a combination that would later inspire Schumann\, Brahms\, Dvořák\, and Fauré. Yet its creation was anything but smooth: the quartet emerged from a commission that nearly collapsed\, a publisher who panicked\, and a composer unwilling to compromise.Publisher Franz Anton Hoffmeister had asked Mozart for three piano quartets\, expecting light\, marketable music for Vienna’s amateur musicians. Instead\, Mozart delivered a work of dramatic weight\, technical difficulty\, and operatic intensity. Hoffmeister feared it would not sell and released Mozart from the remainder of the contract. The G‑minor Quartet thus arrived not as a polite salon piece\, but as a statement of artistic independence. Despite its rocky start\, the G‑minor Quartet became the first great piano quartet in history. Its blend of symphonic ambition\, chamber intimacy\, and pianistic brilliance set a model that later composers would expand into some of the 19th century’s finest chamber works. \nComposed in 1876\, Fauré’s Violin Sonata in A major marked his arrival as a mature voice in French chamber music. The work blends lyricism and clarity with subtle harmonic daring\, foreshadowing the elegance of French impressionism. The first movement’s radiant energy gives way to a tender Andante\, where melody unfolds with quiet intimacy. A playful Scherzo sparkles with rhythmic wit\, and the Finale restores warmth and brilliance. Fauré’s refined craftsmanship and emotional restraint create music that feels both spontaneous and timeless\, a perfect balance of passion and poise.
URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/26fauremozart/
LOCATION:St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church\, 269 Parkville Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:2026 Summer Festival,New York City,Virtuosi Music Academy,VMF 26 NYC
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SUMMARY:SUMMER '26Faure: Violin Sonata in A-majorMozart: Piano Quartet in G-minor
DESCRIPTION:An Inaugural Concert of the 2026 Summer Music Festival \nIna Jun – piano\nBrunilda Myftaraj – violin\nJonathan Kane – viola\nZachary Sears\, cello \nMozart’s Piano Quartet in G minor stands at the birth of an entirely new chamber‑music genre. Written in 1785\, it was the first substantial work to combine piano\, violin\, viola\, and cello—a combination that would later inspire Schumann\, Brahms\, Dvořák\, and Fauré. Yet its creation was anything but smooth: the quartet emerged from a commission that nearly collapsed\, a publisher who panicked\, and a composer unwilling to compromise.Publisher Franz Anton Hoffmeister had asked Mozart for three piano quartets\, expecting light\, marketable music for Vienna’s amateur musicians. Instead\, Mozart delivered a work of dramatic weight\, technical difficulty\, and operatic intensity. Hoffmeister feared it would not sell and released Mozart from the remainder of the contract. The G‑minor Quartet thus arrived not as a polite salon piece\, but as a statement of artistic independence. Despite its rocky start\, the G‑minor Quartet became the first great piano quartet in history. Its blend of symphonic ambition\, chamber intimacy\, and pianistic brilliance set a model that later composers would expand into some of the 19th century’s finest chamber works. \nComposed in 1876\, Fauré’s Violin Sonata in A major marked his arrival as a mature voice in French chamber music. The work blends lyricism and clarity with subtle harmonic daring\, foreshadowing the elegance of French impressionism. The first movement’s radiant energy gives way to a tender Andante\, where melody unfolds with quiet intimacy. A playful Scherzo sparkles with rhythmic wit\, and the Finale restores warmth and brilliance. Fauré’s refined craftsmanship and emotional restraint create music that feels both spontaneous and timeless\, a perfect balance of passion and poise.
URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/bernstein-serenade-faure-quintet-in-d-minor/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church in Hartford\, 136 Capitol Ave\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105
CATEGORIES:2026 Summer Festival,Hartford,Virtuosi Music Academy,VMF26 HTFD
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SUMMARY:Vivaldi: Stabat Mater & Magnificat with the Moniuszko Choir & VMI Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Antonio Vivaldi: Stabat Mater\, RV 621\, Magnificat\, RV. 610 \nThe Moniuszko Choir\nVirtuosi Institute Ensemble\nAllison Lindsay\, alto\nMary McCue\, soprano\nAdrian Sylveen\, conductor \n\nAntonio Vivaldi’s Stabat Mater (RV 621) and Magnificat (RV 610) stand as poignant examples of his sacred vocal music\, revealing his deep sensitivity to liturgical texts. Stabat Mater\, composed in 1712\, features a solo alto\, strings\, and continuo\, unfolding the Virgin Mary’s grief at the crucifixion through solemn tempos\, expressive dissonances\, and emotionally charged melodic lines. In contrast\, the Magnificat is a celebratory canticle of Mary’s praise\, written for mixed choir\, soloists\, and orchestra. Its twelve brief movements balance vivid contrasts\, intricate counterpoint\, and moments of spiritual exuberance. Both works showcase Vivaldi’s mastery in channeling sacred texts into music that transcends mere ritual\, merging the emotional depth of devotion with the stylistic flair of the Venetian Baroque. Together\, they illustrate his ability to express sorrow and joy with equal conviction\, offering audiences a glimpse into the sacred heart of his musical imagination.
URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/final-festival-concert-with-moniuszko-choir/
LOCATION:Cyril and Methodius Church\, 63 Popieluszko Court\, Hartford\, Connecticut\, 06106
CATEGORIES:Chamber Music,CT,Cyril & Methodius Church,Hartford,Summer Festival,Virtuosi Music Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T190000
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SUMMARY:Violin Recital by Brunilda Myftaraj
DESCRIPTION:J. S. Bach: Violin Solo Sonata No.1 in G minor\, BWV 1001\nGabriel Faure: The Violin Sonata No. 1 in A major\, Op. 13\nJohannes Brahms: The Violin Sonata No. 2 in A major\, Op. 100 \nBrunilda Myftaraj\, violin\nBlake Hansen\, piano \n\nAlbanian-American violinist Brunilda Myftaraj has drawn enthusiastic accolades from audiences as well as critical acclaim for her masterful musicianship in Albania\, Italy\, Greece\, France\, Morocco\, Austria\, Switzerland\, Poland\, Israel\, and in the United States. She has been praised by the New London Day critic as an “especially fine and beautiful player”. Although Myftaraj’s teachers are some of the world’s finest\, her true inspiration comes from audiences and her students. Her recordings of“Naked Violin” and “The American Pie” received impeccable reviews from Fanfare magazine:\nMyftaraj’s Naked Violin may be – just shy of 38 minutes – but it more than makes up for it in sheer inspired music–making…\nThe American Pie\, a truly special and especially recommended album…\nMyftaraj gives a masterful and penetrating performance of Bach’s famous Chaconne… Jerry Dubins\,\nMany of my readers will want to own this interesting CD. The American Pie with Myftaraj and Parker … Maria Nockin\, Fanfare magazine This is a fascinating-programmed disc\, well-realized… Colin Clarke\, Fanfare magazine\nBrunilda was part of the Love’s Tango recording project with Alex Nakimovsky and June Bizantz\, which has been awarded a 2019 Silver Global Music Award. Currently\, Ms. Myftaraj holds the position of Concertmaster for the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra and Opera as well as the Greve opera festival in Italy.She has been a violin\, viola\, and chamber music teacher for over twenty-five years in Farmington and Hartford\, Connecticut. Ms. Myftaraj has appeared at Carnegie Hall as a soloist for several performances with the Virtuosi chamber orchestra with works by J.S. Bach\, W.A. Mozart and Alban Berg\, and is a member of the Berkshire Bach Society. In 2025\, Ms. Myftaraj graduated with Master in Performance Degree from Stony Brook University School of Music. \n\nBlake Meyer Hansen graduated from the Hartt School\, University of Hartford\, in 2013 with a Master of Music in piano performance under the tutelage of Luiz de Moura Castro. He now performs frequently as an accompanist and soloist in the greater Hartford area. Although primarily a pianist\, Blake has also pursued studies in violin\, double majoring in both instruments in his undergraduate program at Principia College\, where he studied piano with Dr. Marie Jureit-Beamish and violin with Laura Garritson Parker. Blake has participated in numerous piano master classes in the United States and Europe. He has had the fortune of playing for great artists\, including Kenneth Drake\, Boris Berman\, Florence Millet\, and Simon Trpceski. He also frequently attends summer festivals\, such as the Semana Internacional de Piano de Obidos (SIPO) in Portugal and the summer courses at the Conservatori Liceu in Barcelona\, Spain. A winner of numerous piano competitions\, including the University of Redlands Merit Awards\, the Inland Empire Piano Festival\, both in California\, and the Sigma Alpha Iota music competitions in St. Louis\, Blake remains an active participant in concerto competitions. He has soloed on the piano and violin with the Principia College Orchestra and on piano with the Mt. San Jacinto College Orchestra. An experienced chamber musician\, Blake frequently collaborates in ensembles and as an accompanist. During his studies at Principia he was accompanist for the Principia College Choir and the vocal studios. Blake has had the opportunity to perform in notable venues such as Steinway Hall in New York City and the Illsley Ball Nordstram Hall in Seattle\, WA.
URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/violin-recital-by-brunilda-myftaraj/
LOCATION:St. James Episcopal Church\, 3 Mountain rd.\, Farmington\, CT\, 06032
CATEGORIES:Chamber Music,CT,Farmington CT,St. James Church,Summer Festival,Virtuosi Music Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T190000
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SUMMARY:Virtuosi Institute Student's Showcase
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/virtuosi-institute-students-showcase/
LOCATION:St. James Episcopal Church\, 3 Mountain rd.\, Farmington\, CT\, 06032
CATEGORIES:Chamber Music,CT,Farmington CT,St. James Church,Summer Festival,Virtuosi Music Academy
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SUMMARY:Cello Recital by Sanga Yoon with pianist Anna Pan
DESCRIPTION:Sergei Rachmaninoff: Cello Sonata\, Op.19 \nSergey Prokofiev: Cello Sonata\, Op.119 \nSanga Yoon\, cello\nA recent graduate of the Hartt School of Music\, internationally acclaimed cellist Sanga Yoon is a dynamic and expressive artist\, known for her commanding performances across a broad spectrum of classical and contemporary repertoire. Her performances in her native Korea\, as well as the US\, show Yoon’s deep understanding of stylistic practices. Sanga brings technical mastery and emotional depth to both solo and ensemble settings. As a core member of chamber groups and orchestras\, including the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra\, she presents informed performances of various styles. Yoon’s dedication to contemporary music is evident in her collaborations with composers\, where she explores intricate new musical structures. Beyond performance\, she is a passionate educator and advocate for music outreach\, inspiring the next generation through teaching and engaging public programs at schools around Greater Hartford. Whether on stage\, in the recording studio\, or in educational spaces\, Yoon’s artistry and commitment continue to enrich the musical landscape\, making her a sought-after performer and collaborator in the classical world.
URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/cello-recital-by-sanga-yoon/
LOCATION:St. James Episcopal Church\, 3 Mountain rd.\, Farmington\, CT\, 06032
CATEGORIES:Chamber Music,CT,Farmington CT,St. James Church,Summer Festival,Virtuosi Music Academy
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SUMMARY:Greve Opera Academy in New York – Feb. 24-28\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce a week-long workshop presented by our Italian artists from Greve Opera Academy: Eugenio Milazzo (piano: Verdi\, Puccini\, Bel Canto\, etc)\, and Giacomo Benedetti (Organist and harpsichordist\, early Italian music specialist). The workshop will take place in NYC at locations: \n\nThe classes daily will take place at the John Paul II Friendship Center\, 103 East 7th Street\, and the Opera America Center at 330 Seventh Avenue. \n\n\n\nThe masterclasses at 7pm will take place at the Opera America Center at 330 Seventh Avenue\, 7th Floor\, New York\, NY 10001 \n\n\n\nFinal Concert will be at St. Stanislaus B & M Church at 103 East 7th Street\, New York\, NY 10009 \n\nThe program is open to all singers\, and will be focussing on Italian repertoire\, including Italian recitative techniques\, and language pronunciation. The workshop will include a minimum of 4 individual 1 hour coachings\, scheduled open masterclasses. To apply for the workshop\, please email your resume & contact information to INFO@THEVIRTUOSI.ORG. We will send you the confirmation\, and the payment info. This is a limited admission program\, with only 6 – 8 spots available on a first-come-first-serve basis. \nTo audit the Masterclasses\, click here: \nhttps://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/greve-opera-academy-in-new-york-feb-24-28–2025
URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/greve-opera-academy-in-new-york-feb-24-28-2025/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:2024-2025 Season,New York City,Operas,Virtuosi Music Academy
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SUMMARY:NEW MUSIC HARTFORD
DESCRIPTION:3-concert chamber music series\nfeaturing works written by living composers\nfrom New England. \nIn Program:\nJonathan KANE:\n“Convergence” String Quartet (2012)\, October Quartet (2013)\, “Debunk—Rebunk” \nAdrian SYLVEEN:\n“So We don’t forget” Kaddish in an étude form for cello and piano (2024)\n“Divertimento Fantastique” for Violin Solo (2024)\, “The Fear of Calm” for Flute Solo \nMike YOUNG:\n“Daphne” for Solo Flute \nGonzalo Cortez: Flute\nMichael Korman: piano\nBrunilda Myftaraj: violin\nAdrian Sylveen: Violin\nJonathan Kane: Viola\nChristopher Pilon: Cello
URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/new-music-hartford/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church in Hartford\, 136 Capitol Ave\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105
CATEGORIES:2024-2025 Season,Chamber Music,CT,Hartford,New Music Hartford,Virtuosi Music Academy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Virtuosi Music Academy @ First Presbyterian Church":MAILTO:info@thevirtuosi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T190000
DTSTAMP:20261001T195806
CREATED:20240601T053916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T143638Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUOSI MUSIC ACADEMY - STUDENTS' SHOWCASE
DESCRIPTION:The final performance of the Connecticut Virtuosi’s 2023-2024 School year. The performance will feature students from our Hartford and Farmington locations. In program works by Mozart\, Bach\, Max Reger\, and more.\nPlease come and SUPPORT our young musicians!
URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/virtuosi-music-academy-students-showcase/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church in Hartford\, 136 Capitol Ave\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105
CATEGORIES:Virtuosi Music Academy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Virtuosi Music Academy @ First Presbyterian Church":MAILTO:info@thevirtuosi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T190000
DTSTAMP:20261001T195806
CREATED:20240318T193933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T223014Z
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SUMMARY:Virtuosi Academy Students Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in supporting our Young Artists from the Virtuosi Academy@FPC\, and the Virtuosi Academy in Farmington.
URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/virtuosi-academy-students-showcase/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church in Hartford\, 136 Capitol Ave\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105
CATEGORIES:2023-2024 CVCO Concert Season,Virtuosi Music Academy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Virtuosi Music Academy @ First Presbyterian Church":MAILTO:info@thevirtuosi.org
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