World renown violinist Itzhak Perlman will give a one-night-only performance with the New York Philharmonic at Avery Fisher Hall this evening to raise money for Rotary International’s campaign against polio. Perlman, who lost the ability to walk to polio, will play a selection of works including Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1, and John Williams’ Theme from Schindler’s List.
Tickets start between $70.00 and $90.00, with a special premium package available for $500.00. These premium tickets grant concertgoers prime seat location as well as admittance to a private reception with Mr. Perlman following the event. As stated on the NY Phil website, “Net ticket proceeds will benefit Rotary’s End Polio Now campaign.” For info and tickets, see the event’s page at nyphil.com.
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Perlman to Play Polio Benefit Concert With NY Phil
Hahn-Bin Gives Debut Violin Recital
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Hahn-Bin, last year’s winner of the Young Concert Artists International Auditions, gave his debut recital at Zankel Hall last Thursday featuring an eclectic assortment from the violin repertoire. Known only by his first name, Hahn-Bin and his haircut have studied with violinist Itzhak Perlman for the past 10 years. His recital program included standards by Kreisler, Chopin, and Mozart, with contemporary selections by Schnittke, Cage, Lutoslawski, and Penderecki.
According to reviewer Allan Kozinn, the contextual jumps between each piece were somewhat jarring, but one could not deny the “distinct characterizations Hahn-Bin brought to each score.” He continued to compliment both his “rich, varied tone and his technical facility.”
For the complete review read the NY Times article on one of the newest up-and-coming violinists.