Mannes College The New School for Music Announces Summer 2008 Institutes, Festivals, and Seminars
New York, NY, May 19, 2008—Mannes College The New School for Music will present a number of not-to-be-missed classical music institutes, festivals, and seminars that go beyond the usual “light” summer fare. These include The Eighth Annual Mannes Beethoven Institute, June 1-8; The Institute and Festival for Contemporary Performance, June 9-17; Mannes Summer Institute of Art Song in Spanish, June 13-22; The Eighth New York Guitar Seminar at Mannes, June 25-29; and The Ninth Annual International Keyboard Institute and Festival, July 13–27.
Except where noted, all events will be held at Mannes College The New School for Music, 150 West 85th Street.
Ticket prices vary for each series, and are indicated below. Please note that all programs are subject to change.
For more information about all the institutes and festivals, visit www.newschool.edu/mannes/summer.
The Eighth Annual Mannes Beethoven Institute
June 1-8, 2008
Thomas Sauer, Director
Michael Dobson, Program Coordinator
The eighth annual Mannes Beethoven Institute explores Beethoven’s sonatas, piano trios, and string quartets.
For more information, call 212-580-0210, Ext. 4879 or visit the Beethoven Institute website: www.mannes.edu/bi.
Admission: $20; tickets are available at the door.
Location for all Beethoven Institute Concerts: Mannes Concert Hall, 150 West 85th Street, NYC
Monday, June 2 at 7:00 p.m.
Artists: Colin Carr, Thomas Sauer.
Program: Beethoven Complete Cello Sonatas (Sonatas 1-5)
Tuesday, June 3 at 5:00 p.m.
Artists: Brentano String Quartet, Professor Scott Burnham, Princeton University
Program: Lecture/performance of Beethoven, String Quartet Op. 127.
Wednesday, June 4 at 8:00 p.m.
Artists: Michael Kannen, Soovin Kim, Sylvia Rosenberg, Thomas Sauer, Ignat Solzhenitsyn
Program: Piano Sonata, Op. 2, No. 1; Violin Sonata, Op. 12, No. 1; Piano Trio, Op. 1, No. 1.
Institute and Festival for Contemporary Performance (IFCP):
June 9–17, 2008
Marc Ponthus, Founder/Director
Allen Blustine, Associate Director
The 2008 Institute and Festival for Contemporary Performance will focus on two musical giants, Georges Aperghis and Elliott Carter. All concerts are at 8:00 p.m. and will be preceded at 7:30 by symposia or conversations with composers and performers.
Virtually unknown in this country, Georges Aperghis has become a phenomenon in Europe. He has created a unique universe, based on a striking relationship between music and theatre. It explores the most recent developments in the expressivity of music, speech, interactive physical movements, and a very personal and imaginative semiotic narrative. His operas are some of the most important productions of IRCAM at the Pompideou Center in Paris. Some of his most personal works are described as miniature operas.
Elliott Carter, an honorary advisor of IFCP, will be celebrated with the unveiling of a book of essays published by Pendragon Press. Contributors include Pierre Boulez, Paul Griffiths, Charles Rosen, Frederic Rzewski, Louis Karchin, Richard Wilson, John Ashbery, Fred Lerdahl, Alvin Curran, Sandford Weill and Walter Zimmermann.
Admission: $20; $10 for students; $8 for individual master class or lecture; $150 auditor (access to all events). Tickets are available at the door beginning one hour prior to each concert.
Complete performance schedule to be released shortly. For more information on the Institute and Festival for Contemporary Performance, visit www.newschool.edu/mannes/ifcp or call 212.580.0210 x4884
Tuesday, June 10, 8:00 p.m.
Location: Mannes Concert Hall, 150 West 85th Street, NYC
Program: Georges Aperghis’s Récitations, set in a theatrical perspective, inserting Les Secrets Elémentaires for piano and Coups de Foudre (lightning strike) for percussion.
Artists: Soprano Haleh Abghari; percussionist Matthew Gold; and pianist Marc Ponthus
Wednesday, June 11, 8:00 p.m.
Location: Mannes Concert Hall, 150 West 85th Street, NYC
Program: Georges Aperghis’s The Seven Crimes of Love; Les Guetteurs de Son (Seekers of Sound); Simulacrum; and Corps à Corps.
Artists: Soprano Haleh Abghari; percussionist Matthew Gold; and pianist Marc Ponthus.
Thursday, June 12, 8:00 p.m.
Location: Mannes Concert Hall, 150 West 85th Street, NYC
Program: Works by younger American composers including David Rakowski, David Sanford, and others.
Saturday, June 14, 8:00 p.m
Location: Cooper Union
Program: Works by Elliott Carter
Artists: IFCP Ensemble and soloists, including the four solo violin pieces performed by Rolf Schulte.
Monday, June 16, 8:00 p.m.
Location: New York University
Program: A concert that will highlight Eliot Carter’s “A Mirror on Which To Dwell”
Artists: Speculum Musicae with soprano Elizabeth Farnum.
Tuesday, June 17, 8:00 p.m.
Location: New York University
Details TBA
The Second Mannes Summer Institute of Art Song in Spanish (ASIS)
June 13-22, 2008
Nan Maro Babakhanian, Director
Admission: $15 Flamenco concert; $10 for classical concert. Tickets are available at the door beginning one hour prior to each concert.
Now in its second year, the Mannes Summer Institute of Art Song in Spanish is a collaboration between Mannes College and the Project Canción Española (based in Spain). The institute aims to promote the study of art song in Spanish—an underexposed branch of the art song genre, rich in culture, beauty, and passion. The institute’s presentations of flamenco are among the most thrilling performances of dance and music to be found in the city this summer.
For more information on the Mannes Summer Institute of Art Song in Spanish, visit www.newschool.edu/mannes/asis or call 212.580.0210 x4887.
Friday, June 13, 8:00 p.m.
Location: Mannes Concert Hall, 150 West 85th Street, NYC
Program: Inaugural Concert: Homage to Miguel Zanetti
This year’s opening concert is a musical tribute to the celebrated Spanish pianist Miguel Zanetti. Jorge Robaina and Nan Maro Babakhanian pay homage to their recently deceased colleague with a program of some of the memorable songs he recorded or performed with Spanish artists such as Victoria de los Angeles, Pilar Lorengar, Alfredo Kraus, and Montserrat Caballe. Program includes works by Manuel García, Rodrigo, A. García Abril, J. García Leoz, X. Montsalvatge, and R. Halffter.
Artists: Jorge Robaina, piano; Mannes Guitar Duo, Michael Newman and Laura Oltman; and Nan Maro Babakhanian, mezzo soprano
Saturday June 14, 8:00 p.m.
Location: Roger Smith Hotel, 501 Lexington Avenue, NYC
Program: Flamenco songs.
Artists: La Maestranza, the famed Spanish-chamber ensemble led by José María Gallardo del Rey
Sunday, June 15, 4:00 p.m.
Location: Roger Smith Hotel, 501 Lexington Avenue, NYC
Program: Latin American Song: The Influence of the Bolero
Artists: Roger Smith Hotel Guitar Series: Desiree Halac, Mezzo Soprano; Francisco Roldán, Joe Ravo, guitars; Danny Mallon, percussion
Monday, June 16, 8:00 p.m.
Location: Mannes Concert Hall, 150 West 85th Street, NYC
Program: Flamenco Alhucema, direct from Albaicin, Granada, returns to New York to present spectacular performances of flamenco dance and song.
Artists: Flamenco Alhucema with dancer Carmen Yolanda and singer Ivan Vallejo.
Tuesday, June 17, 8:00 p.m.
Location: Mannes Concert Hall, 150 West 85th Street, NYC
Program: Music from the era of the Republic
Artists: Salvador Bacarisse, Gustavo Pitaluga, Julian Bautista, Juan José Mantecon, and Jorge Robaina, piano
Wednesday, June 18, 8:00 p.m.
Location: Mannes Concert Hall, 150 West 85th Street, NYC
Program: Flamenco
Artists: This performance will feature one of Granada’s most talented guitarists, Miguel Ochando who recently recorded a CD that includes a performance with Enrique and Estrella Morente.
Thursday, June 19, 7:00 p.m.
Location: Café Ronda, 249 Columbus Avenue, NYC
Program: Flamenco Alhucema, direct from Albaicin, Granada, returns to New York to present spectacular performances of flamenco dance and song.
Artists: Flamenco Alhucema with dancer Carmen Yolanda and singer Ivan Vallejo.
Friday, June 20, 8:00 p.m.
Location: Mannes Concert Hall, 150 West 85th Street, NYC
Program: The Songs of Julio Gómez
Artists: Anna Tonna, mezzo soprano and Jorge Robaina, piano
Saturday June 21, 8:00 p.m.
Location: Mannes Concert Hall, 150 West 85th Street, NYC
Program: Flamenco Alhucema, direct from Albaicin, Granada, returns to New York to present spectacular performances of flamenco dance and song.
Artists: Flamenco Alhucema with dancer Carmen Yolanda and singer Ivan Vallejo.
Sunday June 22, 7:00 p.m.
Location: Mannes Concert Hall, 150 West 85th Street, NYC
Program: Final Concert and Competition
Artists: Finalists from the Mannes Summer Institute of Art Song in Spanish competition
The Eighth New York Guitar Seminar at Mannes
June 25 – June 29, 2008
Laura Oltman and Michael Newman, Artistic Directors
The New York Guitar Seminar presents eight concerts, 30 master classes, and hands-on workshops. This year the Guitar Seminar honors Maestro Oscar Ghiglia’s 70th birthday and his 50 years of training many of the world’s finest concert and recording artists and teachers. A number of Ghiglia’s notable protégés will be at this year’s seminar paying tribute to Maestro Ghiglia’s devotion and artistry.
For detailed information on the New York Guitar Seminar at Mannes, visit www.newschool.edu/mannes/gi or call 212.580.0210 x4883.
Admission: $15; available at the door.
Location for All Guitar Seminar Concerts: Mannes Concert Hall, 150 West 85th Street, NYC
Wednesday, June 25, 7:30 p.m.
Artists: Newman & Oltman Guitar Duo & Ernesto Cordero Celebration: Oren Fader, Lawrence Del Casale, Francisco Roldán, Nan Maro Babakhanian, Anna Tonna, Newman & Oltman Guitar Duo
Thursday, June 26, 4:30 p.m.
Artists: Ensembles for Oscar (Waller & Maxwell Guitar Duo & Tantalus Quartet)
Thursday, June 26, 7:30 p.m.
Artists: Dale Kavanagh and Mariner’s Gate
Friday, June 27, 4:30 p.m.
Artists: Ensembles for Oscar (La Vita-Williams Guitar Duo & Gentil Montana Guitar Quartet from Colombia)
Friday, June 27, 7:30 p.m.
Artists: Elena Papandreou and Marco Capelli
Saturday, June 28, 4:30 p.m.
Artists: Francisco Roldán with Alexander Wu and Danny Mallon
Saturday, June 28, 7:30 p.m.
Artists: Oscar Ghiglia and Oscar Fest Extravaganza
Sunday, June 29, 12:30 p.m.
Artists: Seminar participants. Performance includes a world premiere of a new work for large guitar ensemble by Arthur Kampela.
The Tenth-Annual International Keyboard Institute and Festival (IKI)
July 13 – 27, 2008
Jerome Rose, Founder and Director
Julie Kedersha, Festival Director
The International Keyboard Institute, founded by Mannes alumnus and faculty member Jerome Rose, features performances by world-renowned pianists, master classes, and symposia. Two concert series will take place this year: Prestige Series concert at 6:00 p.m. feature accomplished young artists from around the world, many of them recent winners of major international competitions; Masters Series concerts at 8:30 p.m. feature guest artists and faculty.
This year the guest artist faculty includes distinguished pianists Menahem Pressler, Joaquín Achúcarro, and Philippe Entremont. Founder and Director Jerome Rose will perform the opening concert. Marc-André Hamelin will be returning to the festival for the sixth season to perform the final concert in the Masters Series.
For a detailed schedule of Program Information, Evening Events, and Master Classes, please visit: www.ikif.org or call 212.580.0210 x4858.
Location for all International Keyboard Institute and Festival Concerts: Mannes Concert Hall, 150 West 85th Street, NYC
Admission: $20 per concert; $15 per master class; Daily Pass: $50 (classes plus 2 concerts); Festival Pass (2 weeks – 28 events): $250; Week I, Festival Pass: $125 (13 concert events); Week II, Festival Pass: $125 (12 concert events; 1 lecture; MacKenzie semis and finals)
Sunday, July 13 — Opening Concert
Master Series Concert, 8:30 p.m.: Jerome Rose
Monday, July 14
Prestige Series Concert, 6:00 p.m.: Adam Golka
Master Series Concert, 8:30 p.m.: HaeSun Park
Tuesday, July 15
Prestige Series Concert, 6:00 p.m.: Ilya Yakushev
Master Series Concert, 8:30 p.m.: Alberto Nosè
Wednesday, July 16
Prestige Series Concert, 6:00 p.m.: Nikita Mndoyants
Master Series Concert, 8:30 p.m.: Menahem Pressler
Thursday, July 17
Prestige Series Concert, 6:00 p.m.: Sara Daneshpour
Master Series Concert, 8:30 p.m.: Jeffrey Swann
Friday, July 18
Prestige Series Concert, 6:00 p.m.: Denis Kozhukhin
Master Series Concert, 8:30 p.m.: Alessio Bax
Saturday, July 19
Prestige Series Concert, 6:00 p.m.: Dudana Mazmanishvili
Master Series Concert, 8:30 p.m.: Joaquín Achúcarro
Sunday, July 20, 3:00 p.m.
Claude Frank and David Dubal, “The Legacy of Artur Schnabel”
Free Admission
Monday, July 21
Prestige Series Concert, 6:00 p.m.: Ian Yungwook Yoo
Master Series Concert, 8:30 p.m.: David Dubal
Tuesday, July 22
Prestige Series Concert, 6:00 p.m.: Martina Filjak
Master Series Concert, 8:30 p.m.: Mykola Suk
Wednesday, July 23
Prestige Series Concert, 6:00 p.m.: Sunwook Kim
Master Series Concert, 8:30 p.m.: Philippe Entremont
Thursday, July 24
Prestige Series Concert, 6:00 p.m.: Andrey Ponochevny
Master Series Concert, 8:30 p.m.: Yuan Sheng
Friday, July 25
Prestige Series Concert, 6:00 p.m.: Edisher Savitski
Master Series Concert, 8:30 p.m.: Alexander Kobrin
Saturday, July 26
Master Series Concert, 8:30 p.m.: Marc-André Hamelin
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About Mannes College The New School for Music
Mannes College The New School for Music is one of the world’s leading conservatories. Since its founding in 1916, Mannes has nurtured tomorrow’s musical leaders in an intimate, supportive community true to the values of classical music. Its eminent faculty and comprehensive curriculum teach musical artistry and impart deep knowledge of music and its structures. Mannes College’s connection to The New School and its location in New York City offer a unique setting for musicians to grow into great artists. For nearly 90 years, the artistic ideals of David and Clara Mannes, the college’s founders, have sustained a vibrant international community of musicians whose diversity stretches across races, cultures, and ethnicities. For more information, visit www.mannes.newschool.edu.
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