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 NEW YORK EMPIRE Trio
Hristo Popov, Violin, Kalin Ivanov, Cello, Joshua Pierce, Piano

 

The New York Empire Triohas established itself as one of the most exciting chamber groups of our times.  Founded by three experienced musicians, the trio members have performed in major cities in the United States and abroad.  Their repertoire ranges from the early classics to the music of today performing works from the standard chamber music literature and little known masterworks with great success. 
 
 After making their highly acclaimed Carnegie Hall debut the trio was chosen to be Featured Artists of the Month at the Obama for Arts and Entertainment Organization.  Music critic Dennis Rooney writes in The STRAD Magazine: “Unlike the rather generic treatment that this work (Dvorák – Dumky Trio) often receives, this performance underscored the disjunctive elements of dumka’s unique form, highlighting the individual character of each succeeding section. Ivanov’s burnished cello tone contrasted rather sharply with Popov’s very bright violin. ...expertly played.”  The trio’s performances are also well-regarded at the New York Concert Review where Dr. Rorianne Schrade writes: “... the musicians exuded intensity, with bracing tempo and spirit. The performance was again impassioned and unified, with each instrument shining individually. … It was performed with gusto. … played with vigor … finished the concert on a high, including some hauntingly beautiful playing from the strings and more rousing, confident pianism from Pierce.”
 
The New York Empire Trio is recognized for their innovative educational programs.  They have given chamber music master classes at universities other schools around the country on regular basis.  Their unique repertoire allows them much variety in presenting music to many different types of audiences.
 
The Trio members Hristo Popov – violin, Kalin Ivanov – cello, Joshua Pierce - piano are winners of many distinguished awards and have had prominent careers in their field. “Virtuoso-violinist extraordinaire”, Hristo Popov, is a prizewinner at the Kozian International Violin Competition, Silver Medalist at the California Young Artist Competition, winner of the Grand Prize at the International Institute of Music (Germany, USA), first place at the American String Teachers' Association Chamber Music Competition. Kalin Ivanov, cellist, is a prominent soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, and recording artist. Compared by the press to Rostropovich, Yo-Yo Ma, Piatigorsky and Jacqueline du Pré he has performed in major centers in Europe and United States with: “dramatic urgency and expressive tone” (The STRAD). Grammy nominated pianist Joshua Pierce has performed with many orchestras including the Royal Philharmonic, London Philharmonia, Moscow State Philharmonic, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, among others.  He has recorded over 200 works for MSR Classics, EMI Classics, Koch International Classics, Sony Classics, Vox and other labels.
 
Future plans include tours in Europe, the US, South America and China as well as recording of a new CD on MSR Classics label.
 
For more information on upcoming performances visit: www.bulgarianvirtuosi.com/nyempiretrio.html.

 

 

NYE Trio member's Biogarpies

 

HRISTO POPOV, violin

“Virtuoso-violinist extraordinaire”, Hristo Popov, brings tremendous experience to the concert stage. Popov made his orchestral debut at the age of nine and since then has performed throughout the United States, England, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Bulgaria, Italy, Switzerland, and Mexico as both recitalist and concerto soloist. He is founding member of The New York Empire Trio exclusively presented by Bulgarian Virtuosi Artists.

Hristo Popov began his musical education in Bulgaria at the school for gifted children “Dobrin Petkov” in the city of Plovdiv. However, he has completed most of his studies in the United States of America. He is a graduate of Idyllwild Arts Academy, Oberlin College, and Kent State University and University of Kentucky. Notable mentors include Taras Gabora, Daniel Mason, Wolfgang Marschner, Todor Pelev, Michael Tseitlin, and Oleh Krysa. In addition, he has participated in master classes led by Cho-Liang Lin, Ifrah Nieman, and Tokyo String Quartet.

Hristo Popov is a prizewinner at the Kozian International Violin Competition, Silver Medalist at the California Young Artist Competition, winner of the Grand Prize at the International Institute of Music (Germany, USA), first place at the American String Teachers' Association Chamber Music Competition. He has appeared as guest artist in numerous festivals such as Park City International Music Festival, Plovdiv International Chamber Music Festival, and the Sofia Musical Weeks Music Festival. Popov has performed in major Performing Arts Centers in the United States including the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion - Los Angeles, Severance Hall - Cleveland, John F. Kennedy Center - Washington D.C, and Casa Verdi – Milan, Italy.

Dr. Popov is a fierce advocate for the arts in several communities in Ohio. He serves as Artistic Director of the Chagrin Valley Chamber Music Concert Series, www.chagrinmusic.org, and is Founder and Artistic Director of Summer Workshop for Strings in Sandusky, Ohio – an intense program for string studies that results in numerous performances. During the season 2004-2005, he served as Audience Coordinator at Opera Circle in Cleveland, Ohio, and he has appeared as chamber musician, concertmaster and soloist in many of their productions. Currently, he is on the faculty at Youngstown State University and Western Reserve Academy in Ohio.

Hristo Popov performs music from the standard repertoire as well as significant works of the contemporary genre.  American composer Thomas Janson has recently composed a number of works specifically for him. He has also premiered works by the American composer and author Rick Sowash.  Dr. Popov performs over twenty violin concerti and he maintains a wide variety of recital programs. His performances have been documented on TV and radio stations in United States, Mexico, and Bulgaria and has recorded albums for TC Recordings and Bravante Records. He continues to receive rave reviews - As described by Kultur am Ort, Germany, Popov “proved to be a true virtuoso…he fascinated the audience with his warm Bohemian magically sweet tone and unsurpassed brilliance!” Mr. Popov is presented by the Bulgarian Virtuosi Artists (www.BulgarianVirtuosi.com).
More info: www.HPopov.com

                                                                                                                      

KALIN IVANOV, cello


Kalin Ivanov, cellist, is a prominent soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, and recording artist. Compared by the press to Rostropovich, Yo-Yo Ma, Piatigorsky and Jacqueline du Pré he is quickly gaining recognition as an artist whose “dramatic urgency and expressive tone” (The STRAD, New York) is matched by “His deep, emotional, and poetic performing style” (Moscow North). The former music critic of the New York Times, Harris Goldsmith states that”…Ivanov presents himself as a player with a fine grained, luscious tone…” (New York Concert Review). The WORLD PANORAMA (Bulgaria) wrote: “…Kalin Ivanov is a phenomenon in the palette of the most talented musicians” and Musical Opinion (UK) confirmed: “one of the most celebrated cellists of his generation.” A native of Bulgaria he began studying cello at age of six with his father. Mr. Ivanov holds Master of Music degree from Brooklyn College Conservatory, where he studied cello with Marion Feldman. He has participated in master classes given by distinguished cellists such as: David Soyer, Nathaniel Rosen, Steven Doane, Laurence Lesser, Anatoli Krastev and others. In 1999 Mr. Ivanov won the C.W. Post Chamber Music Festival Concerto Competition. Ivanov’s young career of charismatic performances led him from the concert halls of Bulgaria to Greece, Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, France, England, Russia and of course the United States, including recent appearances as soloist with Plovdiv Philharmonic, Bulgarian Virtuosi Orchestra, Pazardjik Symphony, Moscow Chamber Orchestra “Cantus Firmus”, Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra, Academy Chamber Orchestra, Manhattan Virtuosi Orchestra, and Ensemble Du Monde Orchestra, among others. The 2008-2009 solo performances include Prague Sinfonietta, Sofia Philharmonic, Varna Philharmonic, Sliven Symphony, Sinfonietta - Sofia, North Shore Symphony, just to name a few. His recordings include broadcasts for WNYC radio, New York, WWFM CLASSICAL Radio, NJ, Voice of America, Voice of Russia, Radio Free Europe, WNYE Radio, New York, CUNY TV, WNYE TV, NTD-TV, New York, Eurocom TV, Bulgarian National Radio and TV. Mr. Ivanov is the subject of one-hour film biography by Bulgarian National TV, broadcast in Bulgaria and internationally and was the featured performer in an Emmy Award-nominated short film “Study with the Best” by CUNY TV. In July 2007 Mr. Ivanov recorded music to the Motion Picture Film: “LUST, CAUTION” (Oscar-winning Director Ang Lee). He has recorded three CDs. The latest one was released on MSR Classics.
     In the spring of 2003 Mr. Ivanov, along with Natalia Gutman, Alexander Kniazev, Boris Pergamenstikov, Peter Bruns, Tomas Stral, and recent winners of the Tchaikovsky competition, was selected to perform in the International Music Festival in commemoration of Daniel Shafran, sponsored by Moscow State Philharmony and the State Institute of Arts. The Music Life magazine, Moscow called him: “…recognized master of the cello.”
    
Mr. Ivanov teaches cello and chamber music at the Adelphi University, Long Island Conservatory, SUNY, Empire State University, SUNY, Conservatory of Music at Brooklyn College, CUNY and Brooklyn College Preparatory Center for the Performing Arts. During the last few years he performed and gave master classes at the Spring Music Academy, BULGARIA, International Music Festival, St. Petersburg, RUSSIA, Portland Conservatory International Music Festival (ME), Rondo Music Festival (VT), Long Island Conservatory International Music Festival, (NY), Youngstown University, (OH) and others. He has also taught at Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory, Manhattan School of Music Summer Music Camp, Manchester Music Festival and others. He led cello and chamber music master classes and was a judge of international competitions in the US and Europe. Mr. Ivanov is a founding member of The Forte String Quartet, New York Classic Trio, New York Empire Trio, Duo “BG,” and Bulgarian Piano Quartet. He is a recipient of the Chancellor’s Award and Cultural Achievement Award for teaching and performing in the U.S., as well as a career development grant by the Artist Fund of the New York Foundation for the Arts. Mr. Ivanov is presented by Bulgarian Virtuosi Artists (www.BulgarianVirtuosi.com).

 
More info: www.KalinIvanov.com     

 

JOSHUA PIERCE, piano

One of today’s most dynamic pianists, Grammy-nominated Joshua Pierce is at the top of his pianistic form: from his solo and duo-piano World Premiere recordings, to his concerts around the world, to his large and varied repertoire, to his 25-year collaboration with the pianist Dorothy Jonas, as part of the two-piano team, Pierce & Jonas, Joshua Pierce keeps on surprising and pleasing both critics and fans alike. His technical mastery has afforded him the ability to move easily from the concerti of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven, to the big works of Brahms; Liszt, Tchaikowsky, Rachmaninov, to the provocative sounds of John Cage, Charles Ives, Ivan Wyschnegradsky, Harry Partch and many others. His impressive array of reviews speak to his tremendous ability: "Joshua Pierce possesses an arsenal of pianistic talents that can astonish the ear and instruct the mind." (Robert D. Cummings, Classical Net).

 

Mr. Pierce grew up in New York City, studying at the Juilliard School of Music, pre-College Division where for seven years, he was the recipient of the Heckscher Foundation Award, as well as awards from the Manhattan School of Music, and Columbia University. He also studied at the Cleveland Institute where he received the Victor Babin Award. Many more awards would follow during his career. His principal teacher and mentor has been Dorothy Taubman; he also did extensive chamber music work with Bernard Greenhouse, Joseph Seiger and Artur Balsam.

 

Mr. Pierce has performed internationally as solo recitalist, in chamber music performances, with Russia's famed Leontovich String Quartet and the New York Empire Trio, as well as with many of the major orchestras of Western and Eastern Europe, the U.S. and Latin America. He has given historic performances of works by Charles Ives and John Cage in Russia where he received outstanding reviews and audience acclaim. Allan Kozinn of The New York Times described Joshua Pierce as an "eloquent new-music pianist."

 

In broadcast, Mr. Pierce has been heard nationally on NPR and PRI International, in New York on WQXR-FM, WNYC-FM, as well as on WFMT/Chicago, Morning Pro Musica on WGBH/Boston, plus radio and television across Western and Eastern Europe and Asia. He has also been heard on such nationally syndicated programs as John Schaefer's New Sounds, George Jellinek's First Hearing, Peter Schickele's Schickele Mix, National Public Radio's All Things Considered and David Dubal's American Century and Reflections From The Keyboard. Mr. Pierce's November 2001 concerts in Bratislava, Slovak Republic, produced the first simulcast performances in Europe of George Gerswhin's complete and restored Rhapsody in Blue and the Concerto in F for the European Broadcasting Union via Radio Slovenska. The concert was simulcast in 19 countries throughout Europe.

He has recorded over 200 works including the complete piano concertos of Beethoven, Brahms, Liszt and Gershwin as well as numerous World Premieres as a soloist and with orchestra for MSR Classics, EMI Classics, Carlton Classics, Helicon, Koch International Classics, MMC, Pro Arte, Sony Classics, Vox and other labels. His 20-year association and work with the late innovator-composer John Cage, is legendary. Mr. Pierce's landmark series of recordings of Cage's keyboard music for the German label Wergo: John Cage, Works for Piano and Prepared Piano Volumes I, II, III, IV and Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano have received many prizes, much critical acclaim and in 1991 won the Prieses Der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik. His 25-year collaboration with the pianist Dorothy Jonas, as part of the two-piano team, Pierce & Jonas, has resulted in numerous acclaimed recordings and performances, including a command performance with the Royal Philharmonic for England's Royal Family.
More info:
www.jamesarts.com/pierce

 


 

AUDIO SAMPLES

 

DVORAK - Trio "Dumky" in E minor, op. 90

 - Lento maestoso – Allegro, quasi doppio movimento - Lento Maestoso - Allegro

  CLICK HERE  

 - Lento maestoso – Vivace, quasi doppio movimento -   CLICK HERE 

 

HAYDN - Trio in D, Hob. XV:16

 - Allegro -   CLICK HERE 

 - Andantino piu tosto Allegretto -   CLICK HERE  

 

 

ROUMI PETROVA (b.1970) - Trio - "Eastern Connection"

 - Frolicksome, Allegro molto  -   CLICK HERE 

 

ROUMI PETROVA (b.1970) - "Fanfare for Obama" -   CLICK HERE  

 


 

 

NEWS!

Up coming concerts 2008-2009:

 

Wednesday, August 14, 2008 at 6pm

Summit Music Festival
present

NEW YORK EMPIRE Trio
Hristo Popov, Violin, Kalin Ivanov, Cello, Joshua Pierce, Piano

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Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 12:30pm

BROOKLYN COLLEGE PREP CENTER FOR THE PERFROMING ARTS

Present 

Classical Music Recital

NEW YORK EMPIRE Trio
Hristo Popov, Violin, Kalin Ivanov, Cello, Joshua Pierce, Piano
 

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts,
Sam Levenson Hall

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Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 4:00pm

 

BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY, NY
(CENTRAL branch in Brooklyn, NY)

Present 

Classical Music Recital

NEW YORK EMPIRE Trio
Hristo Popov, Violin, Kalin Ivanov, Cello, Joshua Pierce, Piano

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Friday, December 5, 2008 at 10:00am 

 

Western Reserve Academy

Department of Fine Arts

presents

 

MASTER CLASSES and a Concert

with

NEW YORK EMPIRE Trio
Hristo Popov, Violin, Kalin Ivanov, Cello, Joshua Pierce, Piano

 

 

 Hudson, OH

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Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 3:00pm

CHAGRIN VALLEY

Chamber Music Concert Series

present

NEW YORK EMPIRE Trio
Hristo Popov, Violin, Kalin Ivanov, Cello, Joshua Pierce, Piano

 

 Chagrin Falls, OH

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Saturday, January 31 2009 at 8:30pm

 

NEW YORK EMPIRE Trio
Hristo Popov, Violin, Kalin Ivanov, Cello, Joshua Pierce, Piano

 

RECITAL

 

Weill Recital Hall at CARNEGIE HALL, New York

 

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Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 4:00pm

 

NEW YORK EMPIRE Trio
Hristo Popov, Violin, Kalin Ivanov, Cello, Joshua Pierce, Piano


RECITAL

 

PHILLIPS COLLLECTION, Sunday Concert Series

Washington, DC

 

more info CLICK HERE

 


 

Tuesday,  March 3, 2009 at 7:30pm

 

Classical Music Recital

NEW YORK EMPIRE Trio
Hristo Popov, Violin, Kalin Ivanov, Cello, Joshua Pierce, Piano

 

Washington, DC

 



EUROPEAN Tour

June-July, 2009

 

MORE UPDATES ARE COMING SOON!

 

End of Calendar 2008-2009 



 

PRESS RELEASES:

 

For Immediate Release
Jannuary 5, 2009

Press Contact:
Audrey Ross, 212-877-3399

audreyrosspub@aol.com

 

BULGARIAN VIRTUOSI ARTISTS

 
Presents
  

10th Anniversary Season at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall

with

THE NEW YORK EMPIRE TRIO

Hristo Popov, violin

Kalin Ivanov, cello

Joshua Pierce, piano

 
 
 
Saturday, January 31st at 8:30 PM

Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, 154 West 57th Street

Tickets: $30; $20 for students and seniors

Reservations: CarnegieCharge 212-247-7800

 

The Grand Finale of the 10th Anniversary Concert Series is under the patronage of the Bulgarian Ministry of Culture; also supported by the Bulgarian Consulate in New York and NEDELNIK Newspaper as a media partner. 

THE NEW YORK EMPIRE TRIO - Hristo Popov, violin - Kalin Ivanov, cello - Joshua Pierce, piano - will perform Haydn, Dvorak, Rachmaninoff, and contemporary Bulgarian composer Roumi Petrova,  January 31 at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall.  The artists are also pleased to add to the program a short new work created by Ms. Petrova - a "Fanfare for Obama" - in honor of the historic election of President Barack Obama.    

 
 
Program
 

Haydn..................................Trio in D, Hob. XV:16

Roumi Petrova (b.1970)........Trio - "Eastern Connection"

Rachmaninoff.......................Trio Elegiaque in G minor

Dvorak.................................Trio "Dumky" in E minor, op. 90

Roumi Petrova (b.1970) .......Fanfare for Obama, piano trio (World Premiere)

 

The New York Empire Trio, founded by three experienced musicians, has performed in major cities throughout the U.S. and abroad.   Their repertoire ranges from the early classics to contemporary music, and includes the standard chamber music literature as well as little known masterworks.

The NYE Trio members are recipients of critical praise and several distinguished awards:

Hristo Popov, violin, made his orchestral debut at the age of nine, and has performed throught the world.   He is a prizewinner at the Kozian International Violin Competition, Silver Medalist at the California Young Artist Competition, winner of the Grand Prize at the International Institute of Music (Germany and USA), and placed first at the American String Teachers' Association Chamber Music Competition;

Kalin Ivanov, cello, is a soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, and recording artist who "performs with dramatic urgency and expressive tone," according The Strad.  Musical Opinion (UK) acknowledged him as "one of the most celebrated cellists of his generation," and Music Life (Moscow) confirmed that he is a "recognized master of the cello".  Ivanov is the subject of a one-hour film biography by Bulgarian National TV, broadcast in Bulgaria and internationally;

Multi Grammy nominated pianist Joshua Pierce has been called "exciting and brilliant" and "vigorously virtuosic" by The New York Times.  Mr. Pierce has performed with orchestras in the U.S., South America and Europe, including the Royal Philharmonic, London Philharmonia, Moscow State Philharmonic, Czech National, Capella Istropolitana, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, and others.  He has recorded over 200 works for MSR Classics, EMI Classics, Kleos, Helcon, Koch International Classics, Sony Classics, Vox, and other labels.

Future plans include concerts in Washington D.C., including the Phillips Collection Series, a summer tour in Europe and South America, and recording of a CD for MSR Classics.

For more information about the NYE Trio, visit: http://www.bulgarianvirtuosi.com/nyempiretrio.html

Bulgarian Virtuosi Artists NEWSLETTER, visit:
http://www.bulgarianvirtuosi.com/newsletter.html

 


 

For Immediate Release
October 16, 2008
Contact: Jeffrey James Arts Consulting
516-586-3433 or jamesarts@worldnet.att.net

New York Empire Trio Presents Brooklyn Concerts on October 18 and 19 The New York Empire Trio will present two concerts in Brooklyn, New York this coming weekend:

Saturday, October 18 – 12:30 PM at the Brooklyn Center For Performing Arts, Sam Levenson Recital Hall, 2900 Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. This program is presented by the Brooklyn College Preparatory Center for Performing Arts.

Sunday, October 19 – 4 PM at Brooklyn Public Library, Central Library - Dweck Center, Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn.

Repertoire for these concerts will be Haydn’s Trio in D, Hob. XV:16, contemporary Bulgarian composer Roumi Petrova’s Eastern Connection Trio for Violin, Cello and Piano, Rachmaninov’s Trio Elegiaque in G minor and Dvorak’s Trio "Dumky" in E minor, op. 90.

Both of these events are free and open to the public. For more about the October 19 program, directions or other information, please call Brooklyn Library at 718-230-2100 or visit
http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=.

New York Empire Trio members Hristo Popov – violin, Kalin Ivanov – cello, Joshua Pierce - piano are winners of many distinguished awards and have had prominent careers. “Virtuoso-violinist extraordinaire”, Hristo Popov, is a prizewinner at the Kozian International Violin Competition, Silver Medalist at the California Young Artist Competition, winner of the Grand Prize at the International Institute of Music (Germany, USA), first place at the American String Teachers' Association Chamber Music Competition. Kalin Ivanov, cellist, is a prominent soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, and recording artist who performs with: “dramatic urgency and expressive tone”(The Strad, London). A winner of the C.W. Post Chamber Music Festival Concerto Competition, he has performed in major performing centers in Europe and the United States.  Grammy nominated pianist Joshua Pierce has performed with many orchestras including the Royal Philharmonic, London Philharmonia, Moscow State Philharmonic, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, among others. He has recorded over 200 works for MSR Classics, EMI Classics, Koch International Classics, Sony Classics, Vox and other labels.

Future plans include a European tour in the summer of 2009, and debut concerts in Washington D.C. and at Carnegie Hall in New York City.  For more information and upcoming performances visit
www.bulgarianvirtuosi.com/nyempiretrio.html

 

The New York Empire Trio is performing exclusively and with the support of BULGARIAN VIRTUOSI Artists. Visit us at: www.BulgarianVirtuosi.com


For press inquiries about the New York Empire Trio, please contact Jeffrey James Arts Consulting at 516-586-3433 or jamesarts@worldnet.att.net.

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45 Grant Avenue
Farmingdale, NY 11735 USA
Tel: 516-586-3433
E-mail: jamesarts@worldnet.att.net
Website: http://www.jamesarts.com

 


 

For Immediate Release
January 28, 2008
Contact: Jeffrey James Arts Consulting
516-586-3433 or jamesarts@worldnet.att.net

New York Empire Trio in Concert on January 29 and 30 in Hudson and
Youngstown, Ohio

The New York Empire Trio will present concerts on January 29 – 8 PM at Chapel Hall of Western Reserve Academy, 115 College Street in Hudson, Ohio and on January 30 – 8 PM, at the Dana School of Music, Youngstown State University, One University Plaza, Youngstown, Ohio.


Repertoire for both concerts will be piano trios by Haydn, Schubert, and Dvorak. The newly formed New York Empire Trio consists of violinist Hristo Popov, cellist Kalin Ivanov, and pianist Joshua Pierce. Their concerts are presented in part with the support of Bulgarian Virtuosi Artists -
www.BulgarianVirtuosi.com.

For tickets and information about the January 29 concert, please contact Western Reserve Academy Fine Arts Department at 330-650-9744 or visit them at
www.wra.net/.

For tickets and information about the January 30 concert, please contact Dana School of Music of
Youngstown StateUniversity at 330-941-3636 or go to www.fpa.ysu.edu/music/.

“Virtuoso-violinist extraordinaire”, Hristo Popov, brings tremendous experience to the concert stage. Popov made his orchestral debut at the age of nine and since then has performed throughout the United States, England, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Bulgaria, Italy, Switzerland, and Mexico as both recitalist and concerto soloist. Visit him at
www.bulgarianvirtuosi.com/hristopopov.html.

Kalin Ivanov, cellist, is a prominent soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, and recording artist. The press called him: “recognized master of the cello” (Music Life,
Moscow). He performs with: “dramatic urgency and expressive tone”(The Strad). He has performed in Bulgaria, Greece,
Austria, Switzerland, France, England, Russia and the United States. Visit him at www.kalinivanov.com.

One of the most dynamic pianists of the 20th century, Joshua Pierce enters the 21st at the top of his form: With more than 50 solo, duo-piano and World Premiere recordings and countless performances around the world, Joshua Pierce just keeps on surprising and pleasing
both critics and fans alike. From standard repertoire to his ground breaking series of CDs of the music of John Cage, Pierce has been acknowledged time and again as one of today's most versatile, exciting and original pianists. His website is at
www.jamesarts.com/pierce/.

For press inquiries about the New York Empire Trio, please contact Jeffrey James Arts Consulting at 516-586-3433 or jamesarts@worldnet.att.net.

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Jeffrey James Arts Consulting
45 Grant Avenue
Farmingdale, NY11735USA

Tel: 516-586-3433
E-mail: jamesarts@worldnet.att.net
Website:
http://www.jamesarts.com


 
 
 
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