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2009 Additional Performances

The New York City Master Chorale can also be seen at the following performances:
Carnegie Hall

Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 8 pm

Performing Morten Lauridsen's Lux Aeterna

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Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center

Monday, May 25, 2009 (Memorial Day) 8 pm

Performing Morten Lauridsen's Lux Aeterna with the Distinguished Concerts International festival chorus
and Tarik O'Regan's Dorchester Canticles

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he Music of Lauridsen, Haydn and Mozart

Monday, May 25, 2009 8:00 PM
Avery Fisher Hall


Description of Event:
The talented members of the Las Vegas Academy Philharmonic, the Las Vegas Academy Symphonic Band, and the Manhattan School of Music Prep Symphony Orchestra will perform under the baton of their directors.”
The co-founder of Distinguished Concerts International New York, Jonathan Griffith is an active conductor, educator, lecturer, and consultant. His numerous appearances in Carnegie Hall and Avery Fisher Hall span the major works of the classical repertoire and include U.S. premieres as well as numerous world premieres. His many conducting credits include the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Salt Lake City; Manhattan Philharmonic and New England Symphonic Ensemble; The European Symphony Orchestra, Spain; Virtuosi Pregensis Chamber Orchestra, Karlovy Vary Symphony Orchestra, and Dvoøák Chamber Orchestra, Czech Republic; and Bialystok State Philharmonic, Poland.


A versatile artist, flautist Iris Derke’s performances have taken her throughout the world, from across the US to Europe and the Middle East. Highlighted performances have included Ms. Derke’s appearance as concerto soloist with the Polish National Symphony featuring Mozart’s Flute Concerto in D and world premiere of “Eros”, a work written by Eric Hollister specifically for the occasion of this performance; invited and performing chamber artist and soloist at the International Forum of New Music in Mexico City; and, her Carnegie Hall debut at Weill Recital Hall which included Sonata No. 1 by Leonardo Vinci for Piccolo and Strings and the world premiere of “Khyal”, a new contribution to the repertoire of world music as written by Rob Derke incorporating classical structure combined with improvisation and accompaniment of middle eastern percussion.

Kirsten Agresta has charmed audiences internationally since she began study of the harp at the age of five. Known for her passionate performances and versatility, Ms. Agresta commands a wide range of genres from classical to mainstream. She has performed three solo recitals in Carnegie Weill Recital Hall, and debuted as concerto soloist in the Isaac Stern Auditorium at Carnegie in 2006. Following a feature in People Magazine, she was presented on segments of NBC, CBS, and ABC-TV and later made appearances on MTV, "Saturday Night Live," and "Late Night with David Letterman."

Featuring Distinguished Concerts Orchestra International and Distinguished Concerts Singers International: Western Oregon University (OR), Brownsville Independent School District-Choral (TX), West Torrance High School (CA), Graham Kapowsin High School (WA), LA Vocal Core (CA), Festival Chorale of Oregon (OR).

Ticket prices: Starting at $20

Contact:
For information on general ticketing, subscriptions, group sales, and other special offers, contact DCINY at 212-707-8566 x. 307 or BoxOffice@DCINY.org.

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