Robert Schumann (1810 - 1856)
Fantasie Pieces, Op. 73

WarnerNuzova:
Wendy Warner, cello & Irina Nuzova, piano

Accomplished musicians in their own right, cellist Wendy Warner and pianist Irina Nuzova achieve a rare artistic synergy by melding their contrasting cultures and traditions. As homage to their respective backgrounds, the women favor Russian and American repertoire, exploring the commonalities and ‘dissonances’ between the two cultural heritages.

Wendy Warner, has become one of the world’s leading cellists. Since she first garnered international attention by winning first-prize at the Fourth International Rostropovich Competition in Paris in 1990, audiences have watched Warner perform on prestigious stages. Her performances have received high acclaim from critics, including the Chicago Tribune who described her playing as “truly prodigious... persuasive of tone, beautifully shaped and graced with an altogether professional sheen.”

Moscow-born pianist Irina Nuzova studied at Juilliard following rigorous education in Russia. Nuzova has appeared in Europe, the United States and South America, and has won top prizes in several international competitions. Well known for her captivating solo and chamber music performances, Nuzova has been hailed by critics as a musician who “...rises above mere virtuosity” (Washington Post) in her thoughtful rendition of the classical repertoire. As soloist and chamber music partner she distinguishes herself for her “intensity of feeling” (La Nazione, Florence, Italy) and “profound interpretation” (Strad, London).

After performing together for several years, Nuzova and Warner formally came together as the WarnerNuzova cello and piano duo in 2008. Their mission is to perform and record the canonical works for cello and piano from the past and present, as well as commissioning unique arrangements and new music. Equal prominence of the instruments is a key consideration in the musicians’ choice of repertoire.

Musical Bridges Around The World:
Musica Viva
chamber music as it should be heard
occasional Saturday evenings

Among the 4 unique types of musical experiences MBAW produces, our Musica Viva series showcases musicians from our Main Stage series in intimate, salon-style performances. One of MBAW’s founding members, Dr. Gustavo Medellin, underwrites these evenings because he appreciates the way close proximity of small audiences to exceptional artistic voices playing period instruments can create transcendent musical experiences for everyone involved.

Musica Viva evenings, now offered to donors by invitation, were MBAW’s first productions when the group was founded in 1998. Focused on music by small ensembles, these concerts are designed to be performed “in chambers” in private residences, just as the classical composers of the chosen pieces had originally intended. Initially, a small but avid group of local music lovers supported these events.

Since then, these evenings have evolved into meetings where performers and participants mingle over meals of specially-paired wines and foods following each intimate musical presentation.

December 12 2010
Sunday, 3:00 PM
McAllister Auditorium,
on the campus
of
San Antonio College,
1300 San Pedro
San Antonio, Texas

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