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Paris Piano Trio
violin, cello, piano
Drawn together by a mutual love of chambermusic, the three French soloists of the Paris Piano Trio met as students at the National Conservatory of Music in Paris,
where they are now professors. The group has toured extensively across Europe, North America and South America, winning popular and critical accolades and praise
from The Washington Post for their "polish, vigor and an exemplary sense of style."
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
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Hungarian Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra
Formed in 1988 by violinist Miklos Szenthelyi from graduating students
of the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, the Hungarian Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra is an ensemble of string musicians who have built a vast repertoire
with a special emphasis on romantic compositions. The group has performed hundreds of concerts in North America, South America and
Asia and received glowing reviews in numerous languages for their fine musicianship.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
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Susan Platts and Brett Polegato
mezzo-soprano, baritone
With her uniquely rich and wide-ranging voice, mezzo-soprano Susan Platts has performed with the world's most prominent symphonies and recently
made her debuts at Italy's La Scala and San Carlo theaters. Brett Polegato has won critical praise for his artistic sensibility and "serious and seductive voice,"
according to the Globe and Mail. A first-prize winner of the Cardiff Singer of the World competition,
Mr. Polegato is noted for his wide range of repertoire and has premiered several new works.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Andrew von Oeyen began his piano studies atage five, and since his debut at 17 with the Los Angeles Philharmonic,
he has performed to critical acclaim in recital and orchestral appearances around the world. Commanding an extensive and diverse repertoire,
Mr. von Oeyen has been a featured guest on National Public Radio and has received both the prestigious Gilmore Young Artist Award
and the Lení Fé Bland Foundation National Piano Competition.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
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Jupiter String Quartet
violins, viola, cello
Members of the Jupiter String Quartet studied together at the New England Conservatory's Professional String Quartet Training Program and formed the ensemble in 2001.
Through outreach work in schools and other educational performances, they aim to spread enthusiasm for classical music to new audiences.
Among numerous awards, they have received first prize in the Banff International String Quartet Competition and grand prize in the
Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Formed in 1989 by five Spanish musicians, Spanish Brass began as an eclectic and innovative musical project and is now considered
one of the world's finest brass quintets by the New York Brass Conference.
The ensemble has given hundreds of concerts across the globe and has received, among other honors,
first prize in France's Narbonne International Brass Quintet Competition, the most prestigious event of its kind in the world.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
A multifaceted cellist of consummate virtuosity, Zuill Bailey is an avid chamber musician who has played concerts across the United States, Mexico,
the Middle East and China. He has made numerous television and radio appearances, is a regular performer at musical festivals across the country
and serves as professor of cello at the University of Texas, El Paso and as artistic director of El Paso Pro Musica. He will be accompanied on piano.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
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Guarneri String Quartet
violins, viola, cello
Featured in television and radio specials, documentaries and books, the Guarneri String Quartet "is among the most revered and enduring ensembles
of its kind in the world," according to National Public Radio. Formed in 1964, the group has circled the globe with its performances and
won several prestigious awards, including the Award of Merit from the Association of Performing Arts Presenters in New York City.
This will be the quartet's 46th appearance at the Peggy Rockefeller Concerts.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Subscription Information
A subscription, which consists of one ticket for each of eight
concerts, is $165. We do not offer partial or split subscriptions.
Students and postdocs of The Rockefeller University, Memorial
Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and
Weill Cornell Medical College are eligible to purchase up to two
subscriptions at the special 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.
Subscriptions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Buffet Supper Information
The pre-concert buffet supper in Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Dining
Room and Cohn Library starts at 6 p.m. Reservations are required
and are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. A wait list is
maintained and there is no guarantee of availability.
Payment for each buffet supper must be made and processed prior
to each concert. The cost is $31.95 per person plus tax. Wine,
which is available at an additional charge, and gratuity can be paid
the evening of the concert. All cancellations must be received at
least 48 hours prior to the concert or the credit card number
provided will be billed.
Questions
If you have any questions, please call 212-327-8437.
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.
