2020–2021
MUSIC AT EMORY
This virtual concert is presented by the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts schwartz.emory.edu/virtual-stage Box Office/Audience Information 404.727.5050 • schwartz.emory.edu
Photographs and Recordings Digital capture or recording of this concert is not permitted. Event and Program Information Available online at schwartz.emory.edu Cover Photo By Mark Teague Acknowledgment Eternal thanks to Donna and Marvin Schwartz for their many contributions.
The Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta is supported by the Cherry L. Emerson Endowment, the Rebecca Katz-Doft Chamber Music Endowment, the Ethel Orentlicher Gershon Fund, a major gift from Dr. John Cooke, the Office of Educational Programs at the Michael C. Carlos Museum, the Friends of Music at Emory, and by ongoing donations from music lovers like you.
ECMSA Emerson Series Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta William Ransom, artistic director
2020 2021
ALL-STAR TRIO
Chee-Yun, violin; Zuill Bailey, cello; and Natasha Paremski, piano Saturday, January 23, 2021, 8:00 p.m. Schwartz Center for Performing Arts Virtual Stage
Program This exclusive concert was recorded in a private home in El Paso, Texas, on Sunday, September 6, 2020. For COVID-19 precautions, each musician tested negative and entered a 10-day quarantine bubble prior to recording this concert. The recommended six feet of distance was also maintained among them.
“Otoño Porteño” from Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas Astor Piazzolla (1921–1992) arr. J. Bragato Chee-Yun, violin; Zuill Bailey, cello; Natasha Paremski, piano “Primavera Porteño” from Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas Piazzolla Chee-Yun, violin; Zuill Bailey, cello; Natasha Paremski, piano Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, op. 108 I. Allegro II. Adagio III. Un poco presto e con sentimento IV. Presto agitato
Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)
Chee-Yun, violin; Natasha Paremski, piano
—Intermission— Sonata in A Major for Violin and Piano I. Allegretto moderato II. Allegro III. Recitativo-Fantasia (Moderato) Iv. Allegretto poco mosso
César Franck (1822–1890)
Chee-Yun, violin; Natasha Paremski, piano Le Grand Tango Piazzolla arr. S. Gubaidulina Chee-Yun, violin; Natasha Paremski, piano Oblivion Piazzolla arr. J. Bragato Chee-Yun, violin; Zuill Bailey, cello; Natasha Paremski, piano 4
Zuill Bailey, cello Zuill Bailey is an internationally renowned and Grammy Award–winning soloist, recitalist, artistic director, and teacher. His rare combination of technical wizardry, engaging personality, and celebrated artistry, has secured his place as one of today’s most sought-after and active cellists. A consummate concerto soloist, Bailey has been featured with the finest symphony orchestras worldwide and has collaborated with renowned conductors. Bailey has appeared at prominent concert halls throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Far East. He is a regular at music festivals and was the featured soloist performing the Elgar Cello Concerto at the Bard Festival in the world premiere of the Doug Varrone Dance Company performance of Victorious. Bailey is a popular recording artist with an extensive discography. He won a best solo performance Grammy Award (2017) for his live recording of Tales of Hemingway by composer Michael Daugherty. His celebrated Bach Cello Suites and Britten Cello Symphony/Sonata CD, with pianist Natasha Paremski, soared to the number-one spot on the classical Billboard charts. Bailey’s other releases include the chart-topping Quincy Jones-produced Diversity, with pianist/composer Emily Bear, and his innovative The Spanish Masters CD for Zenph Studios, a unique duo blending recordings of composer Manuel de Falla and an all-American recital program with pianist Lara Downes on the Steinway and Sons label. Bailey’s Musical Outreach program is based on the principle that great music transforms lives. He works diligently to make classical music accessible to all, primarily children. Bailey reaches thousands through exceptional music education presentations from university-level master classes to schools, hospitals, senior centers, libraries, museums, rehab facilities, and prisons. Music knows no borders or boundaries. Bailey performs on the “Rosette” 1693 Matteo Gofriller Cello, formerly owned by Mischa Schneider of the Budapest String Quartet. In addition to his extensive touring engagements, he is artistic director of El Paso ProMusica (Texas), the Sitka Summer Music Festival/Series and Cello Seminar (Alaska), the Northwest Bach Festival (Washington), Classical Inside and Out Series—Mesa Arts Center (Arizona), and director of the Center for Arts Entrepreneurship at the University of Texas at El Paso.
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Chee-Yun, violin Violinist Chee-Yun’s flawless technique, dazzling tone, and compelling artistry have enraptured audiences throughout five continents. Charismatic, charming, and deeply passionate about her art, Chee-Yun continues to carve a unique place for herself in the ever-evolving world of classical music. A previous winner of the Young Concert Artists International Auditions and a recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant, Chee-Yun has performed with many of the world’s foremost orchestras and conductors. She has appeared with the San Francisco, Toronto, Pittsburgh, Dallas, Atlanta, and National symphony orchestras, as well as with the Saint Paul and Los Angeles chamber orchestras. As a recitalist, Chee-Yun has performed in many major United States cities, including New York, Chicago, Washington, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Atlanta. In 2016, Chee-Yun performed as a guest artist for the Secretary General at the United Nations in celebration of Korea’s National Foundation Day and the 25th anniversary of South Korea joining the United Nations. In 1993, Chee-Yun performed at the White House for President Bill Clinton and guests at an event honoring recipients of the National Medal of the Arts. Her most recent recording, Serenata Notturno, released by Decca/Korea, is an album of light classics that went platinum within six months of its release. In addition to her active performance and recording schedule, CheeYun is a dedicated and enthusiastic educator. Her past faculty positions have included serving as the resident Starling Soloist and adjunct professor of violin at the University of Cincinnati College–Conservatory of Music and as visiting professor of music (violin) at the Indiana University School of Music. From 2007 to 2017, she served as artist in residence and professor of violin at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Chee-Yun plays a violin made by Francesco Ruggieri in 1669. It is rumored to have been buried with a previous owner for 200 years and has been profiled by the Washington Post.
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Natasha Paremski, piano With her consistently striking and dynamic performances, pianist Natasha Paremski reveals astounding virtuosity and voracious interpretive abilities. She continues to generate excitement from all corners of the world as she wins over audiences with her musical sensibility and flawless technique. Born in Moscow, Paremski began her piano studies at age four with Nina Malikova at Moscow’s Andreyev School of Music. Paremski moved to the United States at age eight to study at San Francisco Conservatory before moving to New York to study with Pavlina Dokovska at Mannes. Paremski made her professional debut at age nine with the El Camino Youth Symphony in California. At fifteen she debuted with Los Angeles Philharmonic and recorded two discs with Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra under Dmitry Yablonsky, the first featuring Anton Rubinstein’s Concerto No. 4 coupled with Rachmaninoff’s Paganini Rhapsody, and the second featuring all of Chopin’s shorter works for piano and orchestra. Paremski was awarded several prestigious artist prizes at a very young age, including the Gilmore Young Artists prize in 2006 and the Prix Montblanc in 2007. In September 2010, she was awarded the Classical Recording Foundation’s Young Artist of the Year. Paremski has performed with major orchestras in North America including Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, San Diego Symphony, Toronto Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, and Minnesota Orchestra, among others. She tours extensively in Europe with such orchestras as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Vienna’s Tonkünstler Orchester, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Orchestre de Bretagne, and Moscow Philharmonic—under the direction of conductors including Peter Oundjian, Andres Orozco-Estrada, Jeffrey Kahane, James Gaffigan, and Andrew Litton. Paremski has toured with Gidon Kremer and the Kremerata Baltica in Latvia, Benelux, the UK, and Austria, and performed with the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra in Taipei. With a strong focus on new music, Paremski’s growing repertoire reflects an artistic maturity beyond her years. At the suggestion of John Corigliano, Paremski brought her insight and depth to his Piano Concerto with the Colorado Symphony. In recital, she has played several pieces by noted composer and pianist Fred Hersch. 7
Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta
Now celebrating its 28th season of excellence, the Southeast’s largest and most active chamber music organization brings together some of the city’s finest resident musicians with internationally known guest artists who are dedicated to performing the most delightful, exciting, and interesting music from the chamber repertoire in some of the most acoustically and visually beautiful spaces in Atlanta. Guests have included Yo-Yo Ma, Richard Stoltzman, Alan Gilbert, Dave Brubeck, William Preucil, Eliot Fisk, Robert Spano, and many others. The mission of the Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta (ECMSA) is to create new generations of passionate and educated music lovers who will cherish and support this great art forever. In addition to presenting an Emerson Series, a Family Series, and the Cooke Noontime Concert Series at Emory, the ECMSA tours, participates in recording projects, commissions new works, and supports numerous community outreach activities. Education is an integral part of the ECMSA’s mission, and members teach in a wide variety of ways throughout the university and greater community, coach student chamber music ensembles, and give private lessons. Emory’s String Quartet in Residence program, held by the internationally acclaimed Vega String Quartet, lies at the heart of the ECMSA’s mission to spread this great music throughout the Atlanta community, reaching audiences of all ages. The Vega String Quartet is the first professional string quartet to ever make Atlanta its home base, and as such, it is transforming music education and performance throughout the area. Until further notice, all ECMSA concerts will be presented online only. Concerts remain free of charge, but donations are greatly appreciated. William Ransom, artistic director wransom@emory.edu/404.727.6443 8
More events coming soon to the Schwartz Center Virtual Stage schwartz.emory.edu/virtual-stage Jeremy Denk, piano Candler Concert Series January 29, 2021 at 8 p.m. Jeremy Denk is one of America’s foremost pianists. Winner of a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship, the Avery Fisher Prize, and Musical America’s Instrumentalist of the Year award, he was also recently elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
ECMSA: The Bach Bowl February 7, 2021 at 4 p.m. Some of Bach’s greatest music was written for a single player. Before the Superbowl, enjoy the Suite in C Major; Chorale O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort/O Eternity Paraphrase; Sonata in G Minor; and Partita in A Minor. Featuring Yinzi Kong, viola; Timothy Albrecht, organ; David Coucheron, violin; and Christina Smith, flute.
Jazz Fest 2021 Schwartz Artist-in-Residence Event February 12–13, 2021 In this virtual event, jazz guitarist Bobby Broom joins Kenny Davis on bass and Gary Motley on piano to kick off a celebration of jazz at Emory. Jazz Fest 2021 is a Schwartz Artist-in-Residence program featuring the trio in concert at 8 p.m. on Friday and a discussion/master class with Broom at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. 9
Music at Emory Music at Emory brings together students, faculty, and world-class artists to create an exciting and innovative season of performances and events. In a typical year, Music at Emory presents more than 150 events across multiple Emory venues; however, in this challenging season, we are committed to coming together virtually for a variety of musical offerings. For spring 2021 concerts, we remain steadfast in our mission and continue to present events virtually based on guidance from Emory University and public health officials. Please visit music.emory.edu for the most up-to-date schedule and announcements.
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