Our previous
seasons:
2003-2004
2002-2003
2001-2002
2000-2001
1999-2000
1998-1999
Our 2003-2004 season:
On May 3, 2004, we presented our closing concert of the Season at the beautiful Indian Consulate (the former Astor Mansion) at 3 East 64 St. NYC. This was called "Strings of the East and Strings of the West".
The artists representing the West were Arnaud Sussman, violinist and protege of Itzhak Perlman and Jesus Balbi Castro, cellist; while the East was represented by Sarodist Shri Debojyote Bose and Tabla player, Shri Nittin Mitta.
The event was followed by an Indian Buffet-Supper Reception.
ON April 20th, 2004 we presented a most exciting concert which took place at the Dag Hammerszold Library at the United Nations. The artists featured were two of the most fantastic Israeli talents, clarinetist ALEX FETERSZTEIN and pianist ALON GOLDSTEIN in a program of Schumann, Poulenc, Schubert and Brahms. This were followed by a delightful reception. It was a wonderful opportunity to experience two superb artists in a most prestigious and rare ambiance.
On March 23, 2004 we presented a George Gershwin Gala Concert at Steinway Hall, including works from Porgy and Bess and the great Tours de Forces for Piano, Rhapsody in Blue, Three Preludes and more, performed by outstanding artists, including JAMES LENT, Pianist and soprano KENNIETHIA MITCHELL, performed excerpts from Porgy and Bess. TONY TRISHKA gave an outstanding performance on the banjo. This was followed by delightful Supper Reception
January 15th, 2004 opened the New Year at the elegant Hungarian Consulate with an outstanding program featuring the 21 year old incredible pianist, VASSILY PRIMAKOV. We also presented a unique performance on Hungarian Folk instruments played by the noted KALMAN MAGYAR. This was followed by an elegant Hungarian Buffet Supper Reception. 
On December 15, 2003 we presented a special event for Patrons and Benefactors exclusively, at the beautiful residence of Mr. and Mrs., Lewis Bryden at the Des Artistes Apartments. We featured the young violin protege of Itzhak Perlman, ARNAUX SUSSMAN. This was followed by a delightful Reception.
On November 17th, 2003 we presented a delightful program at the beautiful Polish Consulate, featuring Polish Pianist, Anna Kijanowska and Rafal Jeziekski, a young Polish cellist in an exciting program including Chopin, Wieniawski and more. A Polish Buffet Dinner-Reception followed the concert where guests and artists had the opportunity to meet and exchange views.
Our opening concert for the 2003-2004 Season was presented at Steinway Hall, on October 7, 2003. We presented the Fellowship Awards to the winners of the 2003 Fellowship Grants: CAROLINA SINGER, cellist won the $5000 Salon De Virtuosi SONY Grant;
FRANCISCO FINCK, violinist won the $5000 Salon De Virtuosi ALICE STRAUS Grant;
the ISRAELI-ARAB TWO PIANO team composed of SHAI WOSNER and SALEEM ABOUD ASKKAR won the $5000. Salon De Virtuosi VALERIE B. SCHWARTZ Grant.BOB SHERMAN M.C.'d the GALA ENCORES 2003 Concert and the winners received their awards and presented a program revealing the talents that have made them winners!
