The
Norwegian Seamen's Church in New York proudly presents
The
Passion of Music
A Classical Concert with Mari Samuelsen (violin),
Håkon
Samuelsen (cello), David Carpenter (viola) and Shohei Sekimoto
(piano)
The
Norwegian Church, Saturday, June 4th @ 4 pm
Mari
and Håkon Samuelsen are way ahead of schedule on their
path to international stardom. The 19-year-old violinist
Mari and her 23-year-old, cello-playing brother have let
music play center stage in their lives since they both were
toddlers. Today, their unique skills both together and separately
are in high demand, not only in their native Norway but
also abroad.
Thankfully,
the siblings have the instruments to go with their formidable
skills. Mari plays a fine Lorenzo Storioni violin from 1790,
on loan from the Norwegian institution Snefonn. Håkon
plays a fine Francesco Ruggieri cello from 1688, on loan
from the Sveaas Foundation in Oslo.
Skills
and instruments are two parts of the troika that enable
the duo to perform at such a high level. The third part,
the tuition, is also top-notch. Mari received classes from
famed Norwegian violinist Arve Tellefsen for ten years from
the age of four. She is now the pupil of legendary Russian
professor Zachar Bron. Håkon, whose skills on the
cello were recognized at a very early stage, now receives
the exclusive tutoring of Swedish master cellist Frans Helmerson.
The
siblings have performed as soloists with an impressive and
ever-increasing group of acclaimed musicians and orchestras.
The year 2005 will add new venues and collaborators to that
list. Highlights include a special concert featuring the
siblings at Carnegie Hall in New York in June, Håkon’s
recital at the Radio France Festival in July and Mari’s
performances with the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra in October.
The
siblings are supported by a number of institutions, most
notably Anders Sveaas' Almennyttige fond, Tom Wilhelmsens
stiftelse and Stiftelsen Thomas Fearnley, Heddy og Nils
Astrup.
Where:
The Norwegian Seamen’s Church - 317 East 52nd Street
(between 1st and 2nd avenue)
When: Saturday, June 4th, at 4 p.m.
Donation: $5
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