NEW YORK—The ability to interpret familiar, standard repertoire with such freshness, nuance, and originality that audiences listen with rapt concentration—erupting at the end with cheers—is a rare gift. It cannot be taught. It stems from the performers’ innate musicality, tireless self-study, and capability to express deep emotional involvement with the works they are playing.
Three outstanding performers displaying this gift for drawing-in listeners with hypnotic effect appeared at a trio of concerts by the New York Concerti Sinfonietta on May 10, 12, and 13.
The New York Concerti Sinfonietta's 2017 International Shining Stars celebrate on stage at Carnegie Hall after Friday evening's performance : (L–R) Yein Choi, MSM pianist; Lily Zhou, Dallas pianist; Jeremy Zhang, Dallas pianist; Sidi Bao, DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama violinist; Niall O'Leary, Irish dancer/spoons; Julie Jordan, artistic director/founder of NY Concerti Sinfonietta; Keith Stears and Robyn Richardson, Royal Irish Academy of Music duo; Ben Gannon, Royal Irish Academy of Music oboist; Rebecca Rodgers, Royal Irish Academy of Music soprano; Rowel Friers, Royal Irish Academy of Music pianist; Aidan Chan, DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama pianist. Jeremy Friers
