Music in NYC: “Archduke Rudolph: Beethoven’s Pupil and Patron” Program Presented by Aspect Foundation
A program of works by Beethoven dedicated to the composer’s student and patron Archduke Rudolf is presented by Aspect Foundation on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 7:30 pm at Bohemian National Hall
The Aspect Foundation’s April event will be an aspiring night of Beethoven’s music and an illuminating lecture by Ignat Solzhenitsyn about the relationship between the composer with his talented student and patron Archduke Rudolph. Ignat Solzhenitsyn, an acclaimed Russian-American pianist, and conductor, is joined by violinist Korbinian Altenberger and cellist Na-Young Baek for an all Beethoven program of “Archduke” Piano Trio in B-flat major, Op. 97 and the Violin Sonata No.10 in G major, Op.96.
The youngest son of Emperor Leopold II, Rudolph, destined by the canons of the early 19th century to lead the clergy, was appointed Archbishop of Olomouc and Cardinal in 1819. From 1803 Rudolph began taking piano and composition lessons from Beethoven. They became friends and continued their relationship until the end of their lives. Beethoven dedicated 14 of his compositions to his friend including the Archduke Piano Trio.
The superb program, top-notch musicians, and an engaging atmosphere created by the Aspect Foundation will surely make it a night to remember.
Get tickets at 33% off with code ARTSNY23 at checkout when attending the Aspect Foundation Concert Series for the first time.
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The conductor and pianist Ignat Solzhenitsyn is recognized as one of today’s most gifted artists; his lyrical and poignant interpretations of canonical works have won him critical acclaim throughout the world. Principal Guest Conductor of the Moscow Symphony Orchestra and Conductor Laureate of the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Ignat Solzhenitsyn recently led the symphonies of Baltimore, Cincinnati, Dallas, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, and other prominent orchestras. He actively performs around the world and collaborates with such distinguished conductors as Herbert Blomstedt, James Conlon, Charles Dutoit, Valery Gergiev among many others. A winner of the Avery Fisher Career Grant, Ignat Solzhenitsyn serves on the faculty of the Curtis Institute of Music.
German native Korbinian Altenberger received top prizes at the acclaimed music competitions including Tibor Varga, Michael Hill, ARD, and Montreal Competitions. He has appeared widely as soloist with major orchestras across the globe, including the Auckland Philharmonia, Munich Philharmonic, Halle Philharmonic, Orchestre National, and the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, among numerous others. Altenberger is currently a concertmaster of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, under Mariss Jansons, and a member of the Lucerne Festival Orchestra, under Claudio Abbado.
Cellist Na-Young Baek made her debut with the Philadelphia Orchestra and played with the Hudson Valley Philharmonic, DuPage Symphony, Seoul Philharmonic, and the Korean Chamber Ensemble in major venues including the Academy House in Philadelphia and Rheingau Musik Festival in Germany. She made her NYC debut at Carnegie Hall, and her Dame Myra Hess concert series recital was broadcasted live in Chicago. She was invited to play at the Marlboro Music Festival for three summers and played in the Musicians From Marlboro tours in 2008 and in 2011. In addition, she made her chamber music appearance in Aspen Music Festival, Issac Stern Seminar in Israel, Schuleswig-Holstein Music Festival in Germany, and was featured at Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, Salle Gaveau in Paris, Cadogan Hall in London, and the NPR’s Performance Today. Ms. Baek holds degrees from the Curtis Institute of Music, Yale University, the Juilliard School, and Stony Brook University.
ASPECT Foundation for Music and Arts presents a new concert format – one that transforms the traditional recital into an intimate, engaging, and thought-provoking blend of performance, speech, and image. Each event presented by Aspect Foundation features music in context with the music programs combined with the “illustrated talks” revealing fascinating details about the composer, the music, and the cultural history of the period in question.
The program on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 is more than a concert. Immerse yourself in the heroic music by Beethoven and share the fun afterward with wine and light refreshments.
Get tickets at 33% off with code ARTSNY23 at checkout when attending the Aspect Foundation Concert Series for the first time.
Date and time: Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 7.30 pm
Venue: Bohemian National Hall, 321 E 73rd St, New York, NY 10021
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