Saugerties Pro Musica Press Release – Italian Pianist Andrea canceled his American concert tour citing the Iranian conflict and general unease in the world.
In addition, Italian Pianist Andrea Turini canceled his American concert tour and his judging of a Chopin Piano Competition in mid-March feeling that it was not a safe time to be traveling. Because of that, Saugerties Pro Musica almost canceled their March concert. However . . .
Replacing the solo piano concert on March 8 at 3 p.m. is our audience-favorite cellist, Ani Kalayjian. Joining her is a newcomer to our stage, (but not the world’s!) violinist Filip Pogády. Together these amazing musicians will perform a diverse program of string classics to be announced. Join us in welcoming these old and new friends of Saugerties Pro Musica as they step up to the challenge of a last-minute concert. These two seasoned musicians, who frequently perform together, are sure to deliver some great music on Sunday.
The concert is on Sunday, March 8, at 3 p.m. in Saugerties United Methodist Church, 67 Washington Avenue, Saugerties. The concert is free. Donations are accepted. Seating begins at 2:30. A “Meet the Musicians” reception will follow the performance with free coffee and refreshments. The church is wheelchair accessible and a very comfortable concert venue. Saugerties Pro Musica is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit solely supported by contributions from local businesses, grants, and chamber music lovers. For more information see our website www.saugertiespromusica.org or email info@saugertiespromusica.org or write PO Box 276 Saugerties NY 12477.
BIO:
Violinist Filip Pogády has performed in some of the most renowned concert venues in the world including Lincoln Center (New York), Rudolphinum (Prague), Konzerthaus (Vienna), Tel Aviv Opera House, Kamakura Arts Center (Kamakura), Natori Arts Center (Tokyo), Lotte Hall (Seoul), and Seoul Arts Center. He has been praised by the press for the "beauty of his tone", “lightning-like virtuosity” (Russkoe Slovo) and his "commanding performance" (The New York Times).
Pogády gave his solo debut with orchestra at age 11 at the Wiener Konzerthaus in Vienna after winning the 1st prize at the Tsusuki Violin Competition as the youngest contestant.
He participated three times at Austria's nationwide music competition "Prima La Musica" and won the 1st prize each time. He was also honored with special prizes by the Austrian String Society and the Raiffeisen Bank for extraordinary results at this competition.
Pogády earned his Master's Degree in Violin Performance under the tutelage of Maestro Pinchas Zukerman at the Manhattan School of Music, where he was awarded a full scholarship. He presently resides in New York City.
Cellist Ani Kalayjian - Hailed by the Los Angeles Times as “representing the young, up-and-coming generation,” and a “superb cellist with a large, expressive, singing tone, passionate musicianship, and magnificent playing” by the Journal Tribune, Armenian-American cellist Ani Kalayjian enjoys a prolific career as a soloist, recitalist, chamber musician and educator that has taken her to Japan, Australia, Canada, the Middle East, and throughout Europe and the United States. Newly appointed Artistic Director at the Woman's Club of Englewood, Ani founded a brand new chamber music series, Carriage House Concerts, whose mission is to connect the community through the art. She has also been recently appointed as Co-Artistic Director of LYRICA Chamber Music Series in Chatham, NJ and performed all over Jordan with Oberlin College, return visits to American University of Beirut, and AGBU Sao Paolo.