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Chamber Works of Rachmaninoff, Verdi, Bizet-Waxman, Piazzolla at 3 West Club (Site)

Saturday November 30, 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

$55
Chamber Works of Rachmaninoff, Verdi, Bizet-Waxman, Piazzolla at 3 West Club

Step into an evening of extraordinary artistry at the Salon Aux Chandelles P. 2 as internationally acclaimed musicians grace the stage in a concert that bridges the worlds of classical elegance and vibrant modernism. The program features a dynamic selection of masterpieces, including Heitor Villa-Lobos’ “Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5”, a mesmerizing fusion of Brazilian folk melodies with Baroque-inspired forms, and Franz Waxman’s virtuosic “Carmen Fantasie”, a dazzling reimagining of Bizet’s classic opera. Piazzolla’s “Yo Soy María” and “Otoño Porteño” evoke the passion and allure of the tango, while Kreisler-Rachmaninov’s “Liebesleid” enchants with nostalgic beauty. Additionally, Rimsky-Korsakov’s “The Nightingale and the Rose”, and Verdi’s “Ave Maria” showcase lush, dramatic storytelling through music.

This captivating evening is brought to life by an exceptional performers.

Filip Pogády, a violinist lauded for his “lightning-like virtuosity” (Russkoe Slovo) and “commanding performance” (The New York Times), has enchanted audiences in prestigious venues from Lincoln Center to Vienna’s Konzerthaus. A graduate of the Manhattan School of Music under the tutelage of Maestro Pinchas Zukerman, Pogády has become a formidable force in the world of classical music.

Valeria Chibis, an operatic soprano and laureate of international competitions, is known for her electrifying stage presence. She debuted as Tatiana in “Eugene Onegin” at France’s Durance Luberon Festival in 2017. Valeria has performed at Carnegie Hall, Opera America Center, the United Nations, and more, and continues to inspire audiences worldwide with her extraordinary voice.

Sergei Iorov, is a virtuoso pianist and opera coach, a laureate of international competitions, and an esteemed graduate of Moscow State Conservatory. Sergey trained as an opera coach at the Bolshoi Theatre’s Young Opera Program and now resides in New York, where he collaborates with top-tier musicians and singers at The New School and across Europe and the US.

This extraordinary event offers a rare opportunity to witness the convergence of virtuosity, emotional depth, and musical splendor, in an unforgettable night of classical music at its finest.

Program

1. Georges Bizet-Franz Waxman – Carmen Fantasy
Filip Pogády, violin
Sergey Iorov, piano

2. Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov – The Nightingale and the Rose, Op. 2
Perfromers:
Valeria Chibis, soprano
Filip Pogády, violin
Sergei Iorov, piano

3. Giuseppe Verdi – Ave Maria
Valeria Chibis, soprano
Sergei Iorov, piano

4. Fritz Kreisler-Sergei Rachmaninoff – Liebesleid (Love’s Sorrow)
Valeria Chibis, soprano
Alexandra Andreeva, viola
Sergei Iorov, piano

5. Astor Piazzolla – Yo Soy Maria
Valeria Chibis, soprano
Sergei Iorov, piano

6. Sergei Rachmaninoff – Captivated by the Rose
Valeria Chibis, soprano
Sergei Iorov, piano

7. Georges Bizet – Habanera from the opera “Carmen”
Valeria Chibis, soprano
Sergei Iorov, piano

Venue

3 West Club
3 W 51st St
New York, NY 10019 United States
Website:
https://3westclub.com/