May 30, 2009
(Part of the 3rd Children’s Festival of Russian Culture)
The world’s most talented young virtuosos in one NYC concert! The opening of the 3rd Annual Children’s Festival of Russian Culture in New York will feature some of the world’s most gifted young musicians and is set to dazzle New York audiences. Most of the prodigies come from the far corners of the former Soviet Union. All were winners of national and international competitions and chosen by the Vladimir Spivakov International Charity Foundation. The evening is a vibrant mix of breathtaking solo performances and duets. Hosting the concert is a special guest, an internationally acclaimed Russian pianist OLGA KERN, Gold medal winner of the 2001 Van Cliburn Piano Competition.
This concert is presented by Maestro Artist Management and RACH-C.
The Vladimir Spivakov International Charity Foundation was established in 1994 and is headed by celebrated Russian violinist and conductor Vladimir Spivakov, conductor of the famed Moscow Virtuosi and the National Philharmonic of Russia. The Foundation participates in the UNESCO project “In Support of the Culture of Peace and Non-Violence.” Since its inception, it has granted scholarships to more than 800 young talents.”
