In collaboration with the Consulate General of India New York, the Salon de Virtuosi is delighted to present our annual East Meets West concert on May 30, 2023 at 6:30 PM live at the spectacular Astor Mansion, the historic building of the Indian Consulate:
3 East 64th Street
New York City
We hope you will join us for this special concert featuring an exciting program of Western classical music with The Ivalas String Quartet and two renowned artists in the Indian musical tradition, 2017 Career Grant Winner Indrayuddh Majumder, sarod in a return appearance and Mayookh Bhaumik, tabla.
About the Artists
For the West, we will be presenting the Ivalas Quartet (currently in residence at the Juilliard School), composed of violinists Reuben Kebede and Tiani Butts, violist Aimée McAnulty, and cellist Pedro Sánches. The Quartet has been changing the world of classical music since its inception in 2017 at the University of Michigan by its dedication to the celebration of underrepresented composers. The ensemble has been named the Ernst Stiefel Quartet in Residence at the Caramoor Festival in 2022-23.
Learn more about the Quartet HERE and enjoy an excerpt from one of their performances HERE.
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For the East, we will be featuring Salon de Virtuosi 2017 Career Grant Winner Indrayuddh
Majumder, sarod and Mayookh Bhaumik, tabla. Indrayuddh Majumder is a virtuoso Sarod player from India. He travels worldwide throughout the year, performing in numerous festivals as a soloist or with other outstanding musicians from Indian and non-Indian musical traditions. He concentrates on maintaining the purity of Indian classical music, coupled with exciting concert presentations, which attracts audiences of all ages. Lean more about Indrayuddh HERE and hear a sample of one of Indrayuddh's past performances for the Salon HERE.
Mayookh Bhaumik is the first tabla player to have performed in all the top Indian classical music conferences with the biggest names in Indian music. Learn more about Mayookh HERE and hear a sample of Mayookh’s past performances HERE.
This is a concert not to be missed as we continue a much beloved collaboration to
celebrate diversity and combine cultural traditions.
Our deepest thanks to His Excellency Mr. Randhir Jaiswal, Consul General of India in New
York and the Consulate General of India for their generous support of this concert. We
are also immensely grateful to the artists for sharing their music and inspiration with us
and to all of our sponsors and benefactors for making this concert possible.
HOLIDAY CONCERT
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 7 p.m. and
Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Des Artistes Apartments
1 West 67th Street
Join us as we celebrate the season at the beautiful home of Lewis and Elizabeth Bryden. We will feature the remarkable 20-year old violinist Yvette Kraft and the up-and-coming young pianist Yun Janice Lu.
CZECH SERENADE
Monday, November 7, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Bohemian National Hall
321 East 73rd Street
Savor an evening of Czech culture, featuring the talented Czech clarinetist Anna Paulova and the exciting Merz Trio from the United States.
FALL
GALA AWARDS CONCERT
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
Merkin Concert Hall
129 West 67th Street
Our acclaimed Gala Awards Concert will feature the Salon’s 2022 Career Grant Winners
Daniel Rafimayeri, violin
Nikka Gershman-Pepper, flute
Derek Louie, cello
Miray Ito, violin
Evren Ozel, piano
Ismael Guerrero, cello
Mariam and Amira Abouzahra, viola
We have continued our partnership with Mount Sinai Hospital and have begun to bring our artists back to the lovely Guggenheim Atrium to provide in-person concerts for the doctors, staff and patients of the hospital. Most recently, to celebrate the holidays, the Atrium was filled with the music of an uplifting chamber trio led by Salon Career Grant Winner Derek Louie, cello, with his friends Tengku Irfan, piano, and K.J. McDonald, violin.
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Calling all teachers, children, and parents! The Salon de Virtuosi is excited to announce its new partnership with the Aizuri Quartet! Together, we are creating a series of educational videos for young audiences which will be accessible to music teachers and public schools across the country. The Salon is co-sponsoring three episodes, set to stream between January and May of 2021. The Aizuri Quartet has already released three episodes, available on their website, which you can access HERE. Be sure to share these jewels with young audiences, teachers, and music lovers everywhere!
NEW MUSIC COMMISSIONING OPPORTUNITIES
We are thrilled to announce the establishment of a fund for commissioning new works by emerging composers of any nationality. This fund will provide talented young composers with an opportunity to collaborate with the Salon's exceptionally gifted alumni and make a meaningful impact in their careers.
Through this initiative, The Salon de Virtuosi will commission several new works per season. Composers will be nominated by our distinguished alumni artists and selected by the Salon Board of Directors. Each commissioned work will be specially composed for the Salon de Virtuosi to be performed by Salon alumni in performances that will be scheduled in the following season.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting new initiative!
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We rely on your generous support to fulfill the Salon’s vital mission of providing encouragement, performance opportunities, and financial assistance to our deserving young artists, which makes such a meaningful impact on the lives and careers of young artists.
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East Meets West Concert
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Salon de Virtuosi 2022 Career Grants:
Ismael Guerrero, cello
Nikka Gershman-Pepper, flute
Derek Louie, cello
Daniel Rafimayeri, violin
Miray Ito, violin
Mariam and Amira Abouzahra, violin
Evren Ozel, piano
Congratulations to all our amazing winning artists!
Announcing Our 2022 Career Grant Winners!
With deepest thanks to the support of our members, benefactors and friends and a generous grant
from the Alphadyne Foundation for enabling us to continue our mission
NEW YEAR’S CONCERT
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Kosciuszko Foundation
15 East 65th Street
We ring in the New Year with a delightful concert at the elegant Kosciuszko Foundation, featuring the talented pianist Andrew Li and the gifted young tenor Michael St. Peter.
SPRING
May 9, 2023
The Musical Soul of Hungary
With Danial Hodos, violin and Julia Hamos, piano
Consulate General of Hungary in New York
223 East 52 Street
May 30, 2023
East Meets West
With Ivalas String Quartet and Salon de Virtuosi 2017 Career Grant Winner Indrayuddh Majumder, sarod, with Mayookh Bhaumik, tabla
Consulate General of India New York
3 East 64 Street
June 16, 2023
Summer Song from Japan
With Kеila Wakao, violin and Renee Murphy, harp
A video of this concert will be available to view online on a date to be announced following the concert. Please stay tuned for more information!
2022 -2023 SEASON STREAMED CONCERTS
2022 Gala Awards Concert
Featuring our 2022 Career Grant Winners.
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2022 Czech Serenade
Featuring Anna Paulova, clarinet, and David Kalhous, piano
The Merz Trio
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2022 Holiday Concert
Featuring Yvette Kraft, violin and Yun Janice Lu, piano
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2023 New Year’s Concert
Featuring Andrew Li, piano and Michael St. Peter, tenor
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In addition, the Salon de Virtuosi is thrilled to be back in the NYC public schools to continue our initiative to introduce young students to classical music and our inspiring young classical musicians. Most recently, on February 8, 2023 we visited the Grant Avenue Elementary School with the wonderful Salon de Virtuosi Career Grant winner the Ulysses Quartet. Everyone had a great time!
May 30, 2023
