Icicle Creek Music Center Holds Chamber Music Festival, 7/10-24

Music and magic once again resound through the meadows and mountains surrounding Icicle Creek Music Center as it presents the 18th International Chamber Music Festival & Institute, July 10-24, 2011.

The Festival, lauded for the excellence of its programs and artistry, is directed by Oksana Ezhokina, resident pianist at Icicle Creek Music Center, and once again welcomes top professional musicians and emerging young artists from around the world for a fantastic variety of events.

Professional artists include pianists Oksana Ezhokina and Christina Dahl; violinists Blaise Magniere and Marie Wang of the Avalon String Quartet, and Elisabeth Perry, concertmistress of the Netherlands Radio Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra; violists Richard Wolfe and Tim Betts of the Kairos Quartet, cellists Sally Singer and Anthony Elliott; flutist Jennifer Rhyne and harpist Jill Whitman.

This year celebrates 300 years of chamber music, the "music of friends", focusing on the most popular works by beloved composers. Wine and cheese receptions will follow each concert giving audience members the opportunity to interact personally with the international performers that make Icicle Creek so special. Come for a day or a weekend and experience chamber music at its most brilliant performed by world-class artists in a beautiful acoustically perfect setting.

18th International Chamber Music Festival Schedule:
ALL performances take place in Canyon Wren Recital Hall

Sunday, July 10th, 2011, 8:00 PM
It Takes Two: An evening of sonatas and duets
Mozart, Sonata for Violin and Piano in A Major. K. 526
Halvorsen, Sarabande con Variazioni on a theme of Handel
Piazzolla, Grand Tango for Cello and Piano
Rachmaninoff, Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 16

Friday, July 15th, 2011, 8:00 PM
Vive la France: French music for piano solo and piano four-hands
Debussy, Selected Preludes
Couperin and Rameau, Selected Works for the Keyboard
Debussy, Petite Suite
Ravel, La Valse for Two pianos
Satie, Mouvements en forme de poire for piano four-hands

Saturday, July 16, 2011, 8:00 PM
Gypsy Flair: Music influenced by the gypsy spirit
Haydn, Piano Trio in G Major ("Gypsy"), Hob. XV:25
Enescu, Sonata No. 3 in A Minor («Dans le caractère populaire roumain»)
Brahms, String Sextet in G Major, Op. 36

Friday, July 22, 2011, 8:00 PM
Sumptuous Elegance: Rich and relaxing works featuring strings and piano
Handel-Halvorsen, Passacaglia for Violin and Cello
Mozart, String Quartet in C Major, K.465
Dvo?ák, Piano Trio in F minor, Op. 65

Saturday, July 23, 2011, 8:00 PM
Poetry In Motion: Music inspired by literature, life, and love
Janá?ek, Pohadka for Cello and Piano
Debussy, Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp
Schumann, Piano Quintet in E Flat Major, Op. 44

Young Artists Concerts: Sunday, July 17th, 2011, 1 PM and Sunday, July 24, 2011, 1 PM

2011 Masterclass Schedule:
July 13, 14, 20, 21 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Piano, Violin, Viola and Cello masterclasses with Festival Faculty

Tickets: Evening Concerts July 10, 15, 16, 22, 23 - General Admission $20, Seniors: $18, Students: $10, Children 6-12: Free

Young Artist Concerts and Masterclasses: FREE ADMISSION

Get tickets at www.icicle.org or call 1-800-838-3006. Tickets are also available for purchase at Avalon Music, Wenatchee and A Book For All Seasons, Leavenworth.

More Information: www.icicle.org

Location: Canyon Wren Recital Hall - 7409 Icicle Road, Leavenworth, WA. 98826

The 18th International Chamber Music Festival is generously sponsored by Goldman, Sachs, and Co. Festival Promotional Sponsor: KOHO Radio. Chamber Music Institute Partner in Education: Wenatchee Valley Medical Center.

About Icicle Creek Music Center (ICMC): Icicle Creek Music Center's mission is to advance classical music, performing arts and education in a spectacular mountain retreat setting. Icicle Creek is a non-profit organization, supported by grants and donations from individuals and organizations. For more information on ICMC, please visit www.icicle.org

 

 

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