The Peggy Rockefeller Concert 2011-2012
The Rockefeller University is pleased to announce its 2011–2012 Peggy Rockefeller Concerts, a subscription series of outstanding musical performances by internationally acclaimed artists. The concerts are held on weekday evenings at 8 p.m. in the university's Caspary Auditorium, 1230 York Avenue (at East 66th Street) on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
Founded in 1958 by Professor Theodore Shedlovsky, the concert series was renamed in 1996 in memory of Peggy Rockefeller, wife of longtime chair of the university's Board of Trustees, David Rockefeller. These concerts provide a unique opportunity to hear world-renowned artists at affordable prices made possible by university sponsorship and your gifts in support of the series.
A Far Cry
self-conducted string orchestra
Founded in 2007 by 17 young musicians bent on making music according to their own rules, the groundbreaking, self-conducted string orchestra A Far Cry has enjoyed a heady ascent toward the highest ranks of today’s new generation of classical ensembles. Having developed an innovative structure of rotating leadership, the group explores the traditional boundaries of classical music, experimenting with the ways it is prepared, performed and experienced.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
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Johannes String Quartet
with guest artists John Dalley and Peter Wiley (formerly of the Guarneri String Quartet) violins, viola, cello
Forged at the Marlboro Music Festival in Vermont, and shaped and mentored by the Guarneri String Quartet, the collaboration of Soovin Kim, Jessica Lee, Choong-Jin Chang and Peter Stumpf had their debut performance in Philadelphia in 1998. The group has been praised by listeners and critics alike for its special combination of passion, warmth, elegance and poetry.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
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Colin Balzer
tenor
An extraordinarily gifted, Germany-based young Canadian lyric tenor combining assured musicality and the communicativeness and varied tonal palette of a lieder specialist, Colin Balzer is fast becoming one of the most sought-after concert soloists of his generation. Particularly esteemed as a recitalist, he holds the rare distinction of earning the Gold Medal at the Robert Schumann Competition in Zwickau with the highest score in 25 years.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
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Pacifica Quartet
violins, viola, cello
Recognized for its virtuosity, exuberance and often daring repertory choices, the Pacifica Quartet has carved out a compelling musical path. Named Musical America’s 2009 Ensemble of the Year, the group has won many of the world’s most prestigious music awards. Pacifica Quartet also serves as faculty quartet-in-residence at the University of Illinois and quartet-in-residence at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, a position held for 43 years by the Guarneri String Quartet.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Rachel Barton Pine
violin
Chicago native Rachel Barton Pine has received worldwide acclaim for her virtuosic technical mastery, lustrous tone and perceptive performances, and her passion for research allows her to bring emotionally charged, historically informed interpretations to her repertoire. She has received prizes from several of the world’s leading classical competitions, and also performs her own violin and orchestral arrangements of rock and heavy metal classics.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Tao Lin
piano
Pianist Tao Lin’s appearances in Asia, North America and Europe have brought unanimous critical accolades and praise for his subtle, intimate pianism and brilliant technique. He has played as a soloist, recitalist and chamber musician at concerts and music festivals throughout the world. He is also professor of collaborative piano at the Conservatory of Music at Lynn University and is on the chamber music faculty at Bowdoin International Music Festival.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
A subscription, which consists of one ticket for each of six concerts, is $150. Tri-Institutional students and postdocs are eligible to purchase up to two subscriptions at the reduced rate of $60 each.
Subscribers who cannot attend a particular concert may exchange their unused tickets for another concert, allowing them to bring guests to the alternate concert. Exchanges are contingent on advance notice and ticket availability for the alternate dates.
We welcome new subscribers. Please contact Communications and Public Affairs at 212-327-8073 for additional information.
(Subscriptions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Photo ID required upon entering campus.)
BUFFET SUPPER INFORMATION
The pre-concert buffet supper in the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Dining Room starts at 6 p.m. Reservations are required and are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. A credit card number is necessary to hold your reservation. Payment for the buffet will be processed prior to each concert. All cancellations must be received at least two business days prior to the concert, or the credit card number provided will be billed.
The cost of the dinner is $37 per person plus tax. Wine, which is available at an additional charge, and gratuity can be paid for the evening of the concert.
If you have any questions, or would like to make a reservation, please call 212-327-8840.
