Saturday, November 19th at 2 PM Pequot Library
Andrew Armstrong, piano
http://www.andrewarmstrong.com
Pianist Andrew Armstrong explores Poetry and Music, the Language of rhythm, expression and emotion.
Join us on November 19th, 2 pm at Pequot Library for a special Free Young Persons’ Concert featuring pianist Andy Armstrong who will explore the theme Poetry and Music, the language of rhythm, expression and emotion. In conjunction with the Pequot Library Alexander Poe exhibit, Mr Armstrong will explore the music in poetry and share music from those composers inspired by their words.
Praised by critics for his passionate expression and dazzling technique, pianist Andrew Armstrong has delighted audiences around the world. He has performed solo recitals and appeared with orchestras in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the United States, including performances at Alice Tully Hall, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, the Grand Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, and Warsaw's National Philharmonic. He has performed with such conductors as Peter Oundjian, Itzhak Perlman, Günther Herbig, Stefan Sanderling, Jean-Marie Zeitouni, and Stanislaw Skrowaczewski, and in chamber music with violinist James Ehnes; cellist Robert deMaine; the Elias, Alexander, American, and Manhattan String Quartets, as a member of the Caramoor Virtuosi at the Caramoor International Music Festival, and as a member of the Jupiter Symphony Chamber Players in New York City. Since 2010, he has been a member of the Amelia Piano Trio.
Before beginning his career as a concert pianist, Armstrong received over 25 national and international First Prizes. In 1996, he was named Gilmore Young Artist. At the 1993 Van Cliburn Competition, where he was the youngest pianist entered, he received the Jury Discretionary Award. The New York Times wrote, "Armstrong may have been the most talented player in the competition.... He's a real musician. We'll hear more from him." As the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported, Van Cliburn himself, "in a rare showing of enthusiasm for an individual competitor," called Mr. Armstrong "Fabulous! Fabulous!" In chamber music, Mr. Armstrong has collaborated with violinist James Ehnes, having released 4 CDs to critical acclaim. Upcoming releases include works of Strauss & Franck, Leclair & Tartini-Kreisler. The Amelia Trio releases its first CD with Armstrong as pianist, this February 2015, trios of Debussy and Tchaikovsky.
Andrew Armstrong is devoted to outreach programs and playing for children. In addition to his many concerts, his performances are heard regularly on National Public Radio and WQXR, New York City's premier classical music station.
Armstrong’s concert will be followed by a master class for advanced piano students. Registration is required for participation in piano master class. Interested students should email musicforyouthct@gmail.com for more information.
Music for Youth’s mission is to foster the love and knowledge of live music in young people. The concert in November is FREE for adults attending with children. Adults attending without children are asked to make a goodwill donation that helps to sustain future programs. No tickets or advanced registration is required to attend the concert. Please visit our website at musicforyouth.net or email us at musicforyouthct@gmail for more information and to learn about future concerts.
Pianist Andrew Armstrong explores Poetry and Music, the Language of rhythm, expression and emotion.
Join us on November 19th, 2 pm at Pequot Library for a special Free Young Persons’ Concert featuring pianist Andy Armstrong who will explore the theme Poetry and Music, the language of rhythm, expression and emotion. In conjunction with the Pequot Library Alexander Poe exhibit, Mr Armstrong will explore the music in poetry and share music from those composers inspired by their words.
Praised by critics for his passionate expression and dazzling technique, pianist Andrew Armstrong has delighted audiences around the world. He has performed solo recitals and appeared with orchestras in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the United States, including performances at Alice Tully Hall, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, the Grand Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, and Warsaw's National Philharmonic. He has performed with such conductors as Peter Oundjian, Itzhak Perlman, Günther Herbig, Stefan Sanderling, Jean-Marie Zeitouni, and Stanislaw Skrowaczewski, and in chamber music with violinist James Ehnes; cellist Robert deMaine; the Elias, Alexander, American, and Manhattan String Quartets, as a member of the Caramoor Virtuosi at the Caramoor International Music Festival, and as a member of the Jupiter Symphony Chamber Players in New York City. Since 2010, he has been a member of the Amelia Piano Trio.
Before beginning his career as a concert pianist, Armstrong received over 25 national and international First Prizes. In 1996, he was named Gilmore Young Artist. At the 1993 Van Cliburn Competition, where he was the youngest pianist entered, he received the Jury Discretionary Award. The New York Times wrote, "Armstrong may have been the most talented player in the competition.... He's a real musician. We'll hear more from him." As the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported, Van Cliburn himself, "in a rare showing of enthusiasm for an individual competitor," called Mr. Armstrong "Fabulous! Fabulous!" In chamber music, Mr. Armstrong has collaborated with violinist James Ehnes, having released 4 CDs to critical acclaim. Upcoming releases include works of Strauss & Franck, Leclair & Tartini-Kreisler. The Amelia Trio releases its first CD with Armstrong as pianist, this February 2015, trios of Debussy and Tchaikovsky.
Andrew Armstrong is devoted to outreach programs and playing for children. In addition to his many concerts, his performances are heard regularly on National Public Radio and WQXR, New York City's premier classical music station.
Armstrong’s concert will be followed by a master class for advanced piano students. Registration is required for participation in piano master class. Interested students should email musicforyouthct@gmail.com for more information.
Music for Youth’s mission is to foster the love and knowledge of live music in young people. The concert in November is FREE for adults attending with children. Adults attending without children are asked to make a goodwill donation that helps to sustain future programs. No tickets or advanced registration is required to attend the concert. Please visit our website at musicforyouth.net or email us at musicforyouthct@gmail for more information and to learn about future concerts.
