LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL! EVENING OF RUSSIAN CLASSICAL ROMANCES AND SONGS
December 9-18, 2005
Palo Alto Jewish Community Center, Cubberley Auditorium, Palo Alto, California
Temple Israel of Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
Christian Heritage Academy, Northfield, Illinois
Kingsborough Community College, Brooklyn, New York
LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL! EVENING OF RUSSIAN CLASSICAL ROMANCES AND SONGS
The esteemed Russian mezzo-soprano Ms. Alexandra Grishkina and the Honored Artist of Russia, celebrity virtuoso pianist Levon Oganezov performed the concert of Russian classical romances of XIX century, as well as popular songs and lyrical ballads.
Honored Artist of Russia and virtuoso pianist, Levon Oganezov’s name is among the Russian musical elite. During his career, Mr. Oganezov has acquainted his audiences with an extensive list of genres. He has worked on stage with Russia’s greatest singers, comedians and actors. With them he started to develop a series of skits, combining music, humor and thespian craftsmanship. Still, classical and romantic piano music being his primary passion, he continues to work with artists such as Alexandra Grishkina.
Ms. Alexandra Grishkina (Mezzo- Soprano) is one of the best representatives of the new generation of Russian soloists. She has toured extensively throughout Russia and abroad in France, Switzerland, Ireland, Germany, Austria and, more recently, a Vocal Competition in Korea, in which Grishkina took 1st prize. ). Since 1998 she is a soloist of the Moscow State Philharmonic. Presently, Grishkina is working with the State Symphony Orchestra of Russia, the Cinematography Orchestra, and the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra.
Venue: Palo Alto Jewish Community Center, Cubberley Auditorium
4000 Middlefield Rd.,
Palo Alto
