![]() ![]() In addition to his commitment to the great classics of the cello repertoire, Martins composes his own works and arranges many others. In 2022, Martins debuted his first complete Beethoven Cycle, performing and recording all of the works for Cello and Piano with Audrey Vardanega. In recital, his critically acclaimed performances of the Bach Cello Suites have garnered particular recognition. ![]() His current season includes those by Dvořák, Elgar, Haydn, Schumann, Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky, and Villa-Lobos. Having been lauded for his "rich, warm" and "mesmerizing" sound, Martins carries a concerto repertoire spanning practically every major work. The Strad Magazine declared his New York City recital debut to be "flawlessly played" and "a deeply moving experience.” These successes have led to a number of high-profile debuts including Wigmore, Carnegie, and Merkin Halls, 92nd Street Y, the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, Maison Symphonique in Montréal, and the Arkansas, Houston, Indianapolis, Memphis, New Russian State, Pacific, and Phoenix Symphony Orchestras. ![]() His artistry has already been recognized through an extensive list of accolades including the Concert Artists Guild – Young Classical Artists Trust Grand Prize, the Sphinx Competition Gold Medal, the David Popper International Cello Competition Gold Medal, the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians Silver Medal, the Schadt String Competition Gold Medal, the Orford Music Award, and the Prague Spring Czech Music Fund Prize. ![]() 1998) has established himself as one of the world’s most compelling young artists, with a deep commitment to the timeless masterpieces of classical music. Cash bar available.Ĭellist Gabriel Martins (b. Admission is free with a ticket to the Masterworks performance. Selections will span a variety of musical eras and regions and will allow audiences to experience our guest artist in a more intimate setting. Holland Performing Arts Center - Orchestra Level Lobbyįollowing Saturday evening's performance of “Elgar & Bolero,” patrons are invited to gather in the orchestra level lobby for a chamber performance featuring enthralling cellist Gabriel Martins and hosted by our very own Maestro Bahl. Saturday, September 24, immediately following the “Elgar & Bolero” performance at the WINSTON SCHNEIDER: Anniversary Overture (World Premiere)Īfter Hours I – Gabriel Martins and Music Director Ankush Kumar Bahl Holland Performing Arts Center Peter Kiewit Concert Hall Tickets are on sale now at .įriday-Saturday, September 23-24 at 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, September 23-24 at the Holland Performing Arts Center Peter Kiewit Concert Hall. Performances will be presented at 7:30 p.m. As a painter, learning more about music and its language has shown me that there are so many similarities in the way that music and art intersect, and I look forward to exploring that connection further through this experience.” “I don’t usually work with music…but now, I’m so honored to have been asked to take this on because I feel that the addition of music has created not only a challenge for me but a shift in my career. In continuing the theme of firsts, Christina Narwicz, a local painter, joins the orchestra on stage during their performance of Debussy’s La Mer to paint her own masterpiece in real time. I’m very happy with how it turned out, and I can’t wait to hear it performed,” says Schneider as he looks forward to working with Maestro Bahl and the symphony in upcoming rehearsals. “ Anniversary Overture is a celebratory piece, and I hope that it reflects the celebration of 50 years of beautiful music. To conclude the program, local artist Christina Narwicz paints a masterpiece to the sound of Debussy’s La Mer, followed by Ravel’s well-known Bolero.Ĭommissioned by our partner KVNO in celebration of their 50 thĪnniversary, the world premiere of Anniversary Overture by Schneider will undoubtedly live up to its name. In another first, Gabriel Martins, a virtuoso cellist recognized for his "rich, warm" and "mesmerizing" sound makes his Omaha debut with the poignant Elgar Cello Concerto in E minor before embarking on his tour of the United Kingdom. OMAHA, Neb., Septem– In this exciting season opener, Maestro Ankush Kumar Bahl and the Omaha Symphony unveil a world premiere by Omaha’s own Winston Schneider, a young yet prolific composer on his way to classical music stardom. The Omaha Symphony premieres a new work by “A Budding Beethoven” and a KVNO Classical Kid, Winston Schneider. Office: cellist Gabriel Martins brings his “mesmerizing” sound to the Omaha Symphony with a performance of Elgar’s last full-scale orchestral work, the Cello Concerto in E minor. ![]()
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