24th Anniversary Season, 2018-2019
1. October 13, 2018, 7:30 pm. "Polish and French Treasures”. Pianist Brian Ganz will perform solo works of Frédéric Chopin that highlight the composer's connection to his beloved homeland of Poland, including Polonaises, Mazurkas, Ballade No1, Etude, and the Allegro de Concert. Then he will be joined by colleague Lily Chang in performances of excerpts from two French masterpieces for piano 4-hands, Ravel's Ma Mère l'Oye and Fauré's Dolly Suite.
2. December 2, 2018, 3:00 pm. "Newstead Piano Trio", Michael Jamanis, violin, Sara Male, cello, Xun Pan, piano, performing Dvorak, Mendelssohn Piano Trio. Duet selections. One of the most distinguished piano trios in North America, the Newstead Trio’s performances are personified by warmth, energy, and depth of expression. After twelve years together, they have performed for audiences throughout the United States, Canada, Italy, Hungary, Singapore, and China.
3. March 9, 2019, 7:30 pm. “Fire and Flattery" with Ismar Gomes-WanChi Su cello-piano Duo. They enjoy creating concerts that explore a unifying idea and will guide the audience through introductions to the music. This program takes audiences on a journey through fiery pieces, exploring the delicate art of imitation. Works include Saint-Saëns Cello Sonata No. 2, Prokofiev's March from the love for Three Oranges and his Cello Sonata, Suite Italienne by Stravinsky, and Schubert's Grand Duo.
4. May 5, 2019, 3:00 pm. "Beau Soir Ensemble", Carole Bean, Flute, Jennifer Ries, Viola. Michelle Myers Lundy, Harp.The Beau Soir Ensemble is a flute, viola and harp trio dedicated to the performance of standard and contemporary repertoire spanning a variety of genres. Beau Soir enjoys sharing music of living composers while also performing music from great composers of the past. In this program, they will feature music by Ravel and Baroque composer Johann Graun. In addition they will perform ragtime inspired "Cruisin With the Top Down" by Sonny Burnette to celebrate the start of spring. It is the goal of Beau Soir to make classical music accessible to a wide audience by including a wide variety of music along with descriptions of the pieces during the performance.
1,3: Latvian Lutheran Church, 400 Hurley Ave, Rockville, MD 20850
2,4: Calvary Lutheran Church, 9545 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Please call 301-933-3715 for 2018-2019 season flier, tickets, subscription discount. Web: www.musicalartsinternational.org. You can purchase MAI new release CD "Music Castle" & IYAPC, 3 CDs for $36. It will take you through a journey of our past 21 years of outstanding performers (young and seasoned) and their memorable playing. MAI is a 501 © 3 non-profit organization. Our fund raising campaign continues. Hope you will consider making a tax deductible donation to MAI. Please make check to MAI and send to 2603 Henderson Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20902. Thank you for your interest, as always, your support.
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Musical Arts International
Musical Arts International, Inc. (MAI) began in 1995 as a cultural outreach program in Montgomery County, Maryland. Its artistic mission is to encourage and inspire audiences of all ages to appreciate chamber music, to uncover the tremendous wealth and variety of music in its repertoire, to encourage and premiere new works and to advance cultural growth with artistic presentation featuring music of all styles.
In the past, well known artists and ensembles featuring classical chamber works, past and nowadays, have been presented, and new works have been premiered. In 1999, a Jazz and folk music night was included featuring such greats as Gershwin, Porter, Ellington, and etc., in order to reach a wide audience in the community. High school students are encouraged to volunteer in concerts to earn credit for community service. In 2000, a web site was initiated.
Our concerts have been featured in Gazette Entertainment, CultureSpotMC.com, Asian Fortune, World Journal, Washington Chinese Daily News and others. We have received favorable reviews from the Washington Post, World Journal and other local newspapers. Please read patrons comments.
Concert-goers enjoy the intimate chamber music settings at an affordable price and consider the programs entertaining and educational. The newly established Question/Answer time, and warm reception to meet the artists after the concert have been an amazing experience for all who attended. MAI hopes to continue to bring music of high artistic quality to the community and to use this as a vehicle to unite people in love, joy, and peace.
