A Brahms Celebration: Distinguished Ensemble, Rockport Chamber Music Festival (Mass) (Site)

Jon Kimura Parker, piano | Chee-Yun Kim, violin | Barry Shiffman, viola | Colin Carr, cello | Mira Kardan, cello

The Festival’s Opening Night features the music of Brahms, brought to life by a distinguished ensemble of celebrated soloists whose collective artistry promises an evening of richness, intimacy, and expressive power.

PROGRAM
BRAHMS:  3 Intermezzi, Op. 117
ARENSKY: Quartet No. 2 in A minor
Intermission
BRAHMS: Piano Quartet in C minor

Jon Kimura Parker, piano
Pianist Jon Kimura Parker is renowned for his charisma, enthusiasm, and dynamic performances. A veteran of the international concert stage, he has appeared at major venues including Carnegie Hall, the Berlin Philharmonie, the Sydney Opera House, and London’s South Bank Centre. He is Creative Partner of the Minnesota Orchestra and serves as Artistic Director of the Honens International Piano Competition and Artistic Advisor to the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival.

Equally at home as a soloist and chamber musician, Parker performs with leading orchestras worldwide. A founding member of the Montrose Trio, he has collaborated with artists including Doc Severinsen, Audra McDonald, and Bobby McFerrin. He is Professor of Piano at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music and an Officer of the Order of Canada.