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Afiara String Quartet & Pianist Stephen Prutsman

San Jose Chamber Music Society

November 30, 2008

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Afiara String Quartet, all Canadians, has won prominence from their many acclaimed concerts (including Carnegie Hall) and their residency with the Alexander Quartet as Morrison Fellows at the International Center for the Arts at San Francisco State University. “Startling intensity” and a “powerful, keen-edged collective sound” (S.F. Classical Voice). Virtuoso pianist, composer and arranger Stephen Prutsman moves easily from classical to jazz to world music. In the early ‘90’s he was a medal winner at the Tchaikovsky and Queen Elizabeth piano competitions and received an Avery Fisher Career Grant. In 2004, he was appointed Artistic Partner with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, where he acts as composer, arranger, conductor, program host and pianist.

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  Tickets: $25-$40

  Info Phone: 408- 286-5111

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  November 30, 2008

  Times:
  Lecture: 6:15pm
  Concert: 7pm

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  Le Petit Trianon

  72 N. 5th Street San Jose, CA 95112

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    "Elvis Lives"
    Review posted by: Jon Choy from Los Gatos, CA USA, Sep 26, 2006
    

    The Pittsburgh Chamber Music Project gave a thrilling performance last night, starting with two pieces by Piazzolla. Arranged by members of the group, they let each musician shine, and shine they did.... Expand

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    The Pittsburgh Chamber Music Project gave a thrilling performance last night, starting with two pieces by Piazzolla. Arranged by members of the group, they let each musician shine, and shine they did. This was followed by an Elvis sighting in the person of bassoonist, David Sogg. "Dead Elvis" by Daugherty is a challenging piece for solo bassoon, backed by trumpet, violin, clarinet, bass, percussion, and trombone. Elvis definitely is not dead; he rocks! This was more fun than you're supposed to have at a classical concert. The highlight of the evening (already filled with highlights) was Stravinsky's "L'histoire du Soldat", narrated/acted by Michael Butler. The difficult and dramatic score was beautifully played by the same interesting group of instruments. The ensemble was perfectly balanced, the sound was full, and the reading by Mr. Butler wonderfully evocative. Let's hear more from this group, which combines brilliant playing with innovative and interesting programming. Collapse

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