May 14, 2014

Concert оf Young Musicians from Spivakov International Charity Foundation


May 14, 2014
The Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Center, New York

Vladimir Spivakov International Charity Foundation is celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year!

Young Musicians in Concert – a series of performances by some of the world’s most talented young musicians! This spectacular showcase of young star instrumentalists will feature some of the world’s most gifted young musicians and is set to dazzle New York audiences. All of the prodigies were discovered by the Vladimir Spivakov International Charity Foundation and later became winners of national and international competitions. These young masters will perform a vibrant program of beloved classics and contemporary repertoire. The concert will include introduction by Maestro Vladimir Spivakov.

Vladimir Spivakov International Charity Foundation (www.spivakov.ru) 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.

Concert Program:

Introduction by Vladimir Spivakov, founder of the foundation

Vladislav Kern

Franz Liszt • Après une lecture de Dante Fantasia quasi sonata (Dante sonata)
Franz Liszt • Les Jeux d’eaux à la Villa d’Este – The Fountains of the Villa d’Este in B-flat Major

Anastasia Kobekina

J. C. Bach • Suite No. 2 in D minor for cello, BWV 1008
Peter IlichТchaikovsky • Pezzo Capriccioso op.62 & Nocturne op.19
Piano accompanist: Vladislav Kern

Matvey Sherling

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart • «Concerto in B-flat major» KV.191 for bassoon (adaptation for alto saxophone)
Jules Demersseman • «Fantasie»
Piano accompanist: Vladislav Kern

Venue: The Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Center


Merkin Concert Hall is one of the premier destinations for new and adventurous programming. Merkin Concert Hall’s unparalleled acoustics, intimate scale and innovative programming have earned it a reputation as one of New York City’s finest concert venues.

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