Photo Flash: PREformances with Allison Charney to Feature Navah Perlman, the ARK Trio and Dina Pruzhansky

PREformances with Allison Charney" classical concert series featured superstar pianist Navah Perlman and the ARK trio in new works by noted composers Kim Sherman and Dina Pruzhansky at JCC Manhattan's intimate Goldman Sonnenfeltd Auditorium on February 6th.

The concert presented Ms. Perlman in works by Prokofiev and Beethoven in anticipation of her upcoming 2017 solo recitals. An audience favorite known for her lyrical eloquence on the stage, Navah Perlman has established herself as one of the most poetic and admired pianists of her generation. She has performed to critical acclaim in major concert venues throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

Take a look at photos from the concert below!

The concert was the first public introduction of the ARK trio (whose members include soprano Allison Charney, Swedish cellist Kajsa William-Olsson and pianist Reiko Uchida) to NYC audiences before the ARK trio's New York concert debut in 'Love Resounding' on February 14th at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre at Symphony Space.

Performances' February 6th concert also included special guest composer Dina Pruzhansky. In addition to having her work performed during the concert, Ms. Pruzhansky spoke to the audience about the commissioning 'Of Love and Land' by the ARK trio. Together with compositions by composers Michael Ching, Moshe Knoll and Kim Sherman, Pruzhansky's work will be among the six world premieres presented by the ARK trio on February 14, 2017.

Photo credit: KOON

Kajsa William-Olsson, Reiko Uchida and Allison Charney

Composer Dina Pruzhansky, pianist Reiko Uchida, cellist Kajsa William-Olsson, composer Moshe Knoll and soprano Allison Charney

Pianist Reiko Uchida and soprano Allison Charney

Navah Perlman

Navah Perlman and Allison Charney

Cellist Kajsa William-Olsson and soprano Allison Charney

Kajsa William-Olsson