2012 – 2013 Season

 

Summer 2013:

 

Homage to J. S. Bach

Sunday, August 25, 2013, 5 pm

Michael Haas, cello
Yelena Grinberg, piano

BACH – Sonata no. 3 in G minor for viola de gamba and keyboard (arr. for cello), BWV 1029 (c. 1720)
BEETHOVEN – Sonata no. 5 in D Major for cello and piano, op. 102, no. 2 (1815)
WEBERN – Three Little Pieces for cello and piano, op. 11 (1914)
BRAHMS – Sonata no. 1 in E minor for cello and piano, op. 38 (1865)

Grinberg Classical Salon Series  (Private Home Residence on Upper West Side)

A wine and cheese reception will follow the performance

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Winter / Spring 2013:

 

Program: The Bach Project

Saturday, January 5, 2013, 7:30 pm

Dr. Yelena Grinberg, piano

All-BACH Solo Piano Program:

Capriccio on the Departure of the Beloved Brother in B-flat Major, BWV 992 (1704)
Select Preludes & Fugues from The Well-Tempered Klavier, Vol. I & II (1722, 1744)
Chromatic Fantasy in D minor, BWV 903 (1720)
Toccata in D Major, BWV 912 (1707-1711)
Italian Concerto in F major, BWV 971 (1735)
Partita no. 1 in B-flat Major, BWV 825 (1726)

Noble Art Pianos
226 Bushkill Street
Easton, PA 18042

FREE Admission

Program Notes – coming soon!

 

Program: The Bach Project

Wednesday, January 9th, 2013, 7:30 pm

Dr. Yelena Grinberg, piano

All-BACH Solo Piano Program

Capriccio on the Departure of the Beloved Brother in B-flat Major, BWV 992 (1704)
Prelude and Fugue no. 1 in C Major from the Well-Tempered Klavier, Vol. I (1722)
Prelude and Fugue no. 2 in C minor from the Well-Tempered Klavier, Vol. II (1740)
Chromatic Fantasy in D minor, BWV 903 (1720)
Italian Concerto in F major, BWV 971 (1735)
Partita no. 1 in B-flat Major, BWV 825 (1726)

Please contact Dr. Grinberg for venue at [email protected]

FREE Admission with RSVP

Program Notes – coming soon!

 

Program: The Bach Project

Sunday, January 13th, 2013, 5 pm

Dr. Yelena Grinberg, piano

All-BACH Solo Piano Program

Capriccio on the Departure of the Beloved Brother in B-flat Major, BWV 992 (1704)
Prelude and Fugue no. 1 in C Major from the Well-Tempered Klavier, Vol. I (1722)
Prelude and Fugue no. 2 in C minor from the Well-Tempered Klavier, Vol. II (1740)
Chromatic Fantasy in D minor, BWV 903 (1720)
Italian Concerto in F major, BWV 971 (1735)
Partita no. 1 in B-flat Major, BWV 825 (1726)

Private Home Residence on Upper East Side

FREE Admission with RSVP

Program Notes – coming soon!

 

Program: All-Russian Program – Part I

Saturday, January 19th, 2013, 7:30 pm

Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin
Yelena Grinberg, piano

A WINTER EVENING OF RUSSIAN MUSIC

STRAVINSKY – Suite for Violin and Piano after themes, fragments, and pieces by Pergolesi (1926)
MEDTNER – Two Canzonas and Dances for violin and piano (1922-24)
PROKOFIEV – Sonata no. 2 in D Major for violin and piano, op. 94bis (1942/1943)

Crestwood Music Education Center
453 White Plains Road
Eastchester, NY 10709

Admission: $15 – adults; $10 – students; at the door

Program Notes – coming soon!

 

Program: The Bach Project

Saturday, January 26th, 2013, 7:30 pm

Dr. Yelena Grinberg, piano

All-BACH Solo Piano Program

Capriccio on the Departure of the Beloved Brother in B-flat Major, BWV 992 (1704)
Prelude and Fugue no. 1 in C Major from the Well-Tempered Klavier, Vol. I (1722)
Prelude and Fugue no. 2 in C minor from the Well-Tempered Klavier, Vol. II (1740)
Chromatic Fantasy in D minor, BWV 903 (1720)
Italian Concerto in F major, BWV 971 (1735)
Partita no. 1 in B-flat Major, BWV 825 (1726)

Crestwood Music Education Center
453 White Plains Road
Eastchester, NY 10709

Admission: $15 – adults; $10 – students; at the door

Program Notes – coming soon!

 

Program: All-Russian Program – Part I

Thursday, February 28th, 2013, 12-1 pm

Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin
Yelena Grinberg, piano

A WINTER EVENING OF RUSSIAN MUSIC

SHOSTAKOVICH – Four Preludes for violin and piano (1932)
STRAVINSKY – Divertimento for violin and piano (1933)
MEDTNER – Sonata no. 1 in B minor for violin and piano, op. 21 (1909-1910)

 

Program: All-Russian Program – Part II

Saturday, March 2nd, 2013, 7:30 pm

Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin
Yelena Grinberg, piano

A WINTER EVENING OF RUSSIAN MUSIC ~

SHOSTAKOVICH – Ten Preludes, arr. for violin and piano, op. 34 (1932-33)
STRAVINSKY – Divertimento for violin and piano (1933)
MEDTNER – Sonata no. 1 in B minor for violin and piano, op. 21 (1909-1910)

Crestwood Music Education Center
453 White Plains Road
Eastchester, NY 10709

Admission: $15 – adults; $10 – students & seniors; at the door

Program Notes – coming soon!

 

Program: All-Russian Program – Part II

Thursday, March 7, 2013, 12-1 pm

Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin
Yelena Grinberg, piano

A WINTER EVENING OF RUSSIAN MUSIC ~

STRAVINSKY – Suite for Violin and Piano after themes, fragments, and pieces by Pergolesi (1926)
MEDTNER – Canzona and Dance in C Major for violin and piano (1922-24)
PROKOFIEV – Sonata no. 2 in D Major for violin and piano, op. 94bis (1942/1943)

Admission: FREE!

 

Program: All-Russian Program

Thursday, March 14th, 2013, 7:30 pm

Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin
Yelena Grinberg, piano

A WINTER EVENING OF RUSSIAN MUSIC ~

SHOSTAKOVICH – Four Preludes for violin and piano (1932)
STRAVINSKY – Divertimento for violin and piano (1933)
MEDTNER – Sonata no. 1 in B minor for violin and piano, op. 21 (1909-1910)

 

Program: All-RUSSIAN Program 

Sunday, April 21, 2013, 5 pm

G-Sharp Duo ~
Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin
Yelena Grinberg, piano

SHOSTAKOVICH – Four Preludes for violin and piano (1932)
STRAVINSKY – Divertimento for violin and piano (1933)
**
AUERBACH (b. 1973) – Select Preludes for violin and piano (1999)
MEDTNER – Sonata no. 1 in B minor for violin and piano, op. 21 (1909-1910)

The Roerich Museum
319 West 107th Street
New York, NY 10025

FREE Admission

Program Notes: coming soon

 

Program: The Bach Project – Part I

Sunday, May 5th, 2013, 6:30 pm

Dr. Yelena Grinberg, piano

All-BACH Solo Piano Program

Capriccio on the Departure of the Beloved Brother in B-flat Major, BWV 992 (1704)
Prelude and Fugue no. 1 in C Major from the Well-Tempered Klavier, Vol. I (1722)
Prelude and Fugue no. 2 in C minor from the Well-Tempered Klavier, Vol. II (1740)
Chromatic Fantasy in D minor, BWV 903 (1720)
Italian Concerto in F major, BWV 971 (1735)
Partita no. 1 in B-flat Major, BWV 825 (1726)

Private Home Residence on Upper East Side

FREE Admission with RSVP

Program Notes – coming soon!

 

Program: The Bach Project – Part II

Saturday, June 29, 2013, 1:30 pm

Dr. Yelena Grinberg, piano

Bach & The Art of Variation

Aria Variata in the Italian Style, BWV 989 (c. 1709)
Goldberg Variations (‘Aria with Diverse Variations’), BWV 988 (1741)

The Steinway Hall
109 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019

Admission: $20, adults; $15, seniors and students with valid ID

Program Notes: coming soon!

 

Program: The Bach Project – Part II

Sunday, June 30, 2013, 7 pm

Dr. Yelena Grinberg, piano

Bach & The Art of Variation

Aria Variata in the Italian Style, BWV 989 (c. 1709)
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 (1741)

Private Home Residence on UES

Program Notes: coming soon!

 

Program: The Bach Project – Part II

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013, 7 pm

Dr. Yelena Grinberg, piano

Bach & The Art of Variation

Aria Variata in the Italian Style, BWV 989 (c. 1709)
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 (1741)

Private Home Residence on UWS

Program Notes: coming soon!

 

Fall 2012:

 

Program: French Impressions I

Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 12:30-1:30 pm

G-Sharp Duo ~

Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin
Yelena Grinberg, piano

DEBUSSY – Sonata for violin and piano in G minor (1917)
POULENC – Sonata for violin and piano (1942-43)
FRANCK – Sonata for violin and piano in A Major (1886)

Maiden Lane Lunchtime Concert Series
180 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038

FREE Admission

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Program: French Impressions I

Saturday, September 15, 2012, 1:00 pm

G-Sharp Duo ~

Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin
Yelena Grinberg, piano

DEBUSSY – Sonata for violin and piano in G minor (1917)
POULENC – Sonata for violin and piano (1942-43)
MESSIAEN – Fantaisie for violin and piano (1933)
FRANCK – Sonata for violin and piano in A Major (1886)

The Steinway Hall
109 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019

Admission: $25, adults; $15, students & seniors (cash at the door)

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Program: French Impressions I

Saturday, September 29, 2012, 7:30 pm

G-Sharp Duo ~

Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin
Yelena Grinberg, piano

DEBUSSY – Sonata for violin and piano in G minor (1917)
POULENC – Sonata for violin and piano (1942-43)
MESSIAEN – Fantaisie for violin and piano (1933)
FRANCK – Sonata for violin and piano in A Major (1886)

The Nyack Library
59 S. Broadway
Nyack, NY 10960
http://carnegieroom.org  

Admission: $5-20

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Program: French Impressions II

Tuesday, October 2, 2012, 12:30-1:30 pm

G-Sharp Duo ~

Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin
Yelena Grinberg, piano

DEBUSSY – Sonata for violin and piano in G minor (1917)
MESSIAEN – Fantaisie for violin and piano (1933)
FRANCK – Sonata for violin and piano in A Major (1886)

Maiden Lane Lunchtime Concert Series
180 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038

FREE Admission

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Program: French Impressions II

Saturday, October 27, 2012, 7:30 pm

G-Sharp Duo ~

Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin
Yelena Grinberg, piano

RAVEL – Sonate Posthume (1898)
FAURE – Sonata no. 1 in A Major for violin and piano (1876)
MESSIAEN – Theme et Variations (1932)
SAINT-SAENS – Sonata no. 1 for violin and piano in D minor (1886)

The Nyack Library
59 S. Broadway
Nyack, NY 10960
http://carnegieroom.org  

Admission: $5-20

Click here for program notes!

 

Program: An Afternoon of Chamber Music

Saturday, November 17th, 2012, 5 pm

G-Sharp Duo ~

Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin
Yelena Grinberg, piano

MOZART – Sonata in E minor for violin and piano (1778)
DEBUSSY – Sonata for violin and piano in G minor (1917)
CLARA SCHUMANN – Three Romances for violin and piano (1855)
STRAVINSKY – Suite Italienne for violin and piano (1925)

Private Home Salon Concert – UWS

Admission: FREE!

 

Program: Celebrating Debussy at 150

Friday, November 30th, 2012, 8 pm

G-Sharp Duo ~

Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin
Yelena Grinberg, piano

DEBUSSY – Sonata for violin and piano in G minor (1917)
MESSIAEN – Fantaisie for violin and piano (1933)
FRANCK – Sonata for violin and piano in A Major (1886)

Fordham University, Lincoln Center campus (Room 523)

Admission: FREE

 

Program: An Evening of Chamber Music

Monday, December 3rd, 2012, 7:30 pm

2011 – 2012 Season

 

2012 Winter / Spring Season

 

Program: Homage to J. S. Bach – Part I

Tuesday, June 5th, 2012, 12:30-1:30 pm

Smigelskiy-Grinberg Duo ~

Serafim Smigelskiy, cello
Yelena Grinberg, piano

BACH – Sonata no. 1 in G Major for cello and continuo (1720)
BEETHOVEN – Sonata in C Major for cello and piano, op. 102, no. 1 (1815)
BRAHMS – Sonata no. 2 in F Major for cello and piano, op. 99 (1886)

Maiden Lane Lunchtime Concert Series
180 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038

FREE Admission

Program Notes: coming soon!

 

International House Alumni Salon Night Concert

Friday, June 1st, 2012, 8:30 pm

Smigelskiy-Grinberg Duo ~

Serafim Smigelskiy, cello
Yelena Grinberg, piano

BRAHMS – Sonata no. 2 in F Major for cello and piano, op. 99 (1886)

The International House
500 Riverside Drive
New York, NY 10027

Admission: FREE

 

Program: French Influences

Tuesday, May 29th, 2012, 12:30-1:30 pm

G-Sharp Duo ~

Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin
Yelena Grinberg, piano

Works by RAVEL, FAURE and SAINT-SAENS

Maiden Lane Lunchtime Concert Series
180 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038

FREE Admission

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Program: French Influences

Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 7:30 pm

G-Sharp Duo ~

Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin
Yelena Grinberg, piano

Works by RAVEL, FAURE, MESSIAEN, and SAINT-SAENS

WMP Concert Hall
31 East 28th Street
New York, NY 10016
www.wmpconcerthall.com

Admission: $25, adults; $15, students and seniors at the door – CASH ONLY

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Program: The Art of Chaconne

Friday, May 11th, 2012, 6:00 PM

Dr. Yelena Grinberg, piano ~ Solo Lecture Recital

GUBAIDULINA – Chaconne (1962)
BACH – BUSONI – Chaconne from the Partita no. 2 in D Minor for solo violin, BWV 1004 (1717-23)
HANDEL – Keyboard Suite no. 7 in G minor, HWV 434 (1720)
LISZT – Sarabande and Chaconne from Handel’s opera Almira, tr. for solo piano, S. 121 (1879)

Private Home Residence on the Upper East Side – please contact Dr. Grinberg if you would like to attend

Suggested Admission: $20 (cash only)

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Program: The Art of Chaconne

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012, 7:30 PM

Dr. Yelena Grinberg, piano – Solo Lecture Recital

GUBAIDULINA – Chaconne (1962)
BACH-BUSONI- Chaconne from the Partita no. 2 in D Minor for solo violin, BWV 1004 (1717-23)
HANDEL – Keyboard Suite no. 7 in G minor, HWV 434 (1720)
LISZT – Sarabande and Chaconne from Handel’s opera Almira, tr. for solo piano, S. 121 (1879)

Note: please contact Dr. Yelena Grinberg for venue at [email protected]

FREE Admission with RSVP

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Program: The Art of Chaconne

Sunday, April 15th, 2012, 5:30 PM

Dr. Yelena Grinberg, piano – Solo Lecture Recital

GUBAIDULINA – Chaconne (1962)
BACH – BUSONI – Chaconne from the Partita no. 2 in D Minor for solo violin, BWV 1004 (1717-23)
HANDEL – Keyboard Suite no. 7 in G minor, HWV 434 (1720)
LISZT – Sarabande and Chaconne from Handel’s opera Almira, tr. for solo piano, S. 121 (1879)

Private Home Salon Concert on Upper West Side
If interested to attend, please contact Dr. Yelena Grinberg for venue at [email protected]

Click here for program notes

 

Program: French Influences

Saturday, April 7th, 2012, 12:30 pm

G-Sharp Duo: Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin and Yelena Grinberg, piano

RAVEL – Sonata Posthume for violin and piano (1897)
FAURE – Sonata no. 1 in A Major for violin and piano, op. 13 (1876)
MESSIAEN – Theme et Variations for violin and piano (1932)
SAINT-SAENS – Sonata no. 1 in D minor for violin and piano, op. 75 (1886)

The Steinway Hall
109 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
www.steinwayhall.com

Admission: $20, adults; $10, students and seniors – advance registration
$25 / $15 – at the door
CASH ONLY at the door to Henry Z Room (2nd floor)

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Program: Golden Key Series 

Wednesday,  March 7, 2012, 7:30 pm

G-Sharp Duo: Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin and Yelena Grinberg, piano

Work: FAURE – Sonata for Violin and Piano no. 1 in A Major (1876)

Golden Key Music Institute Salon Series
The Klavierhaus
211 West 58th Street
New York, NY 10019
www.goldenkeymusicinstitute.org

Admission: $25, adults; $15, students and seniors at the door – CASH ONLY

 

Program: Beethoven’s Complete Works for Cello and Piano – Part II

Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:30 pm

Smigelskiy-Grinberg Duo: Serafim Smigelskiy, cello and Yelena Grinberg, piano

BEETHOVEN:

Variations in E-flat Major on “Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen” from The Magic Flute,WoO 46 (1801)
Sonata in G Minor for cello and piano, op. 5, no. 2 (1796)
Sonata in C Major for cello and piano, op. 102, no. 1 (1815)
Sonata in D Major for cello and piano, op. 102, no. 2 (1815)

Carnegie Room Concerts Series
The Nyack Library
59 S. Broadway
Nyack, NY 10960
www.carnegieroom.org

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Program: Beethoven’s Complete Works for Cello and Piano – Part II

Friday, February 10, 2012, 7:00 pm

Smigelskiy-Grinberg Duo: Serafim Smigelskiy, cello and Yelena Grinberg, piano

BEETHOVEN:

Variations in E-flat Major on “Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen” from The Magic Flute, WoO 46 (1801)
Sonata in G Minor for cello and piano, op. 5, no. 2 (1796)
Sonata in C Major for cello and piano, op. 102, no. 1 (1815)
Sonata in D Major for cello and piano, op. 102, no. 2 (1815)

Beethoven Pianos
232 West 58th Street
New York, NY 10019
www.beethovenpianos.com

Admission: $20, adults; $10, students and seniors – through advanced pre-payment
$25, adults; $15, students and seniors – at the door, on the day of the concert

Click here for program notes!

 

Program: Beethoven’s Complete Works for Cello and Piano – Part II

Sunday, February 5, 2012, 5:00 pm

Smigelskiy-Grinberg Duo: Serafim Smigelskiy, cello and Yelena Grinberg, piano

BEETHOVEN:

Variations in E-flat Major on “Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen” from The Magic Flute, WoO 46 (1801)
Sonata in G Minor for cello and piano, op. 5, no. 2 (1796)
Sonata in C Major for cello and piano, op. 102, no. 1 (1815)
Sonata in D Major for cello and piano, op. 102, no. 2 (1815)

Private Home Salon Concert
Upper West Side
FREE admission

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Program: Beethoven’s Complete Works for Cello and Piano – Part I

Saturday, January 28, 2012, 7:30 pm

Smigelskiy-Grinberg Duo: Serafim Smigelskiy, cello and Yelena Grinberg, piano

BEETHOVEN:

Variations in G Major on “See the conquering hero comes” from Judas Maccabaeaus, WoO 45 (1796)
Sonata in F Major for cello and piano, op. 5, no. 1 (1796)
Variations in F Major on “Ein Madchen oder Weibchen” from The Magic Flute, op. 66 (1798)
Sonata in A Major for cello and piano, op. 69 (1807/1808)

Carnegie Room Concert Series
The Nyack Library
59 S. Broadway
Nyack, NY 10960
www.carnegieroom.org

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Program: Beethoven’s Complete Works for Cello and Piano – Part I

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012, 12:30-1:30 pm

Smigelskiy-Grinberg Duo ~ Serafim Smigelskiy, cello and Yelena Grinberg, piano

BEETHOVEN:

Variations in G Major on “See the conquering hero comes” from Judas Maccabaeaus, WoO 45 (1796)
Sonata in F Major for cello and piano, op. 5, no. 1 (1796)
Variations in F Major on “Ein Madchen oder Weibchen” from The Magic Flute, op. 66 (1798)
Sonata in A Major for cello and piano, op. 69 (1807/1808)

180 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038

FREE Admission!!

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2011 Fall Season

 

Program: Beethoven’s Complete Works for Cello and Piano – Part I

Saturday, December 17th, 2011, 1 pm

Smigelskiy-Grinberg Duo ~ Serafim Smigelskiy, cello and Yelena Grinberg, piano

BEETHOVEN:
Variations in G Major on “See the conquering hero comes” from Judas Maccabaeaus, WoO 45 (1796)
Sonata in F Major for cello and piano, op. 5, no. 1 (1796)
Variations in F Major on “Ein Madchen oder Weibchen” from The Magic Flute,
op. 66 (1798)
Sonata in A Major for cello and piano, op. 69 (1807/1808)

The Steinway Hall
109 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
www.steinwayhall.com

Admission: $20, adults; $10, students and seniors – in advance
$25 / $15 – at the door to Henry Z Room the day of the concert

Click here for program notes

 

Program: Two Sonatas for Cello and Piano

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011, 12:30-1:30 pm

Smigelskiy-Grinberg Duo ~ Serafim Smigelskiy, cello and Yelena Grinberg, piano

Maiden Lane Lunchtime Concert Series
180 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038
http://www.lincolncenter.org/search_results.asp

FREE admission!

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Program: Celebrating Liszt at 200

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011, 1 pm

G-Sharp Duo ~ Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin and Yelena Grinberg, piano

Works by MOZART, BEETHOVEN, BARTOK, KURTAG, and LISZT

The Steinway Hall
109 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
www.steinwayhall.com

Admission: $20, adults; $10, students and seniors with valid ID;
CASH ONLY at the door to Henry Z Room (2nd floor)

Click here for program notes.

 

Program: Celebrating Liszt at 200

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011, 12:30 – 1:30 pm

G-Sharp Duo ~ Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin and Yelena Grinberg, piano

Works by MOZART, BEETHOVEN, BARTOK, KURTAG, and LISZT

Maiden Lane Lunchtime Concert Series
180 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038
http://www.lincolncenter.org/search_results.asp

FREE admission

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Program: Celebrating Liszt at 200

Saturday, October 15th, 2011, 7:00 pm

G-Sharp Duo ~ Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin and Yelena Grinberg, piano

Works by MOZART, BEETHOVEN, BARTOK, KURTAG, and LISZT

The Bronxville Women’s Club
135 Midland Avenue
Bronxville, New York 10708
http://bronxvillewomensclub.org/upcoming_events/more_october_programs
http://bronxville.patch.com/events/celebrating-franz-liszt-at-200-g-sharp-duo-at-the-bronxville-womens-club

Admission: $20, adults; $10, students and seniors with valid ID – CASH ONLY at the door!

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2010-2011 Season

Spring 2011:

Sunday, April 17^th, 2011, 5-6:30 pm

Serafim Smigelskiy, cello
Yelena Grinberg, piano

Works by Boccherini, Beethoven, and Brahms

The Roerich Museum of New York
319 West 107^th Street
New York, NY 10025-2799
FREE admission

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Tuesday, April 19^th, 2011, 12:30-1:30 pm

Yelena Grinberg, piano

“Liszt and His World”
Works by Beethoven, Schumann, and Liszt

The Maiden Lane Center
180 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038
FREE Admission

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Saturday, April 30^th, 12 p.m.

G-Sharp Duo
Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin
Yelena Grinberg, piano

“Liszt and His Circle”
Works by Schubert, Brahms, Kodaly, and Liszt

The Steinway Hall
109 West 57^th Street
New York, NY 10019
www.steinwayhall.com

Admission: $20, adults; $10, students
CASH ONLY at the door
Bagel Brunch reception will be served prior to the concert J

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Friday, May 6^th, 2011, 7 p.m.

G-Sharp Duo in Recital
Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin
Yelena Grinberg, piano

“Liszt and His World”
Works by Schubert, Brahms, Kodaly, and Liszt

The Bronxville Women’s Club
135 Midland Avenue
Bronxville, NY 10708
www.bronxvillewomensclub.org

Admission: Adults, $20; Students, $10
CASH ONLY at the door
Wine and cheese reception following the concert J

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Thursday, May 19^th, 2011, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Dr. Yelena Grinberg ~ Solo Lecture Recital

Celebrating Liszt and His Circle

Works by Beethoven, Schumann, and Liszt
~
 The Harvard Club
27 W. 44^th Street (between 5^th and 6^th Ave)
Free Admission – RSVP required

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Tuesday, June 7^th, 12:30-1:30 pm

G-Sharp Duo in Recital
Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin
Yelena Grinberg, piano

‘’Celebrating Liszt and His Circle”
Works by Schubert, Brahms, Kodaly and Liszt

180 Maiden Lane Center
New York, NY 10038
FREE Admission

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Thursday, June 16^th, 7:30-8:30 pm

G-Sharp Duo in Recital
Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin
Yelena Grinberg, piano

‘’Celebrating Liszt and His Circle”
Works by Schubert, Saint Saens, Kurtag, Brahms and Liszt

WMP Concert Hall
31 East 28^th Street
New York, NY 10016
www.wmpconcerthall.com

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Friday, July 22^nd, 7 p.m.

Serafim Smigelskiy, cello
Yelena Grinberg, piano
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Works by Boccherini, Beethoven, and Brahms
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The Players Club
Sponsored by Harvardwood
16 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003

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Fall 2010:

Tuesday, October 5^th, 2010, 12:30-1:30 pm

G-Sharp Duo
Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin
Yelena Grinberg, piano

Works by M. Harrison, Bach, Clara Schumann, and Busoni
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180 Maiden Lane, New York
FREE Admission

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Thursday, October 7^th, 2010, 7 p.m.

Golden Key Music Institute Series

G-Sharp Duo
Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin
Yelena Grinberg, piano
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Bechstein Piano Center
207 W. 58^th Street
New York, NY 10019
*call for a seat reservation – 212.581.5550
Admission: $20 Adults; $10 Students & Seniors
CASH ONLY

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Saturday, October 23^rd, 2010, 8 p.m.
Friday, October 29^h, 2010, 7 p.m.

G-Sharp Duo in Recital
Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin
Yelena Grinberg, piano
Works by M. Harrison, Bach, Clara Schumann, and Busoni
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Faust Harrison Pianos
205 West 58^th Street
New York, NY 10019
www.faustharrisonpianos.com
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Admission: $20 Adults; $10 Students & Seniors
CASH ONLY  AT THE DOOR

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Thursday, November 4^th, 2010, 1:10-2:25 p.m.

“Brahms the Miniaturist: Exploring his Late Klavierstucke”

Dr. Yelena Grinberg
Solo Piano Lecture-Performance
Columbia University, Dodge Hall

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Tuesday, November 16^th, 2010, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Yelena Grinberg, piano

Humor In Music ~ Solo Piano Recital
Works by Haydn, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Brahms, and Schumann

180 Maiden Lane, New York
FREE Admission

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Friday, November 19^th, 2010, 7 p.m.

”Exploring Humor in Music”
Dr. Yelena Grinberg – Solo Piano Lecture-Performance
Works by Haydn, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Brahms, and Schumann
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The Harvard Club
27 W. 44^th Street (between 5^th and 6^th Ave)
Free Admission – RSVP required

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2009-2010 Season

Spring 2010:

Wednesday, February 17^th, 2010, 8 p.m.

Columbia Faculty Series: “Columbia Sounds”
Prokofiev – Sonata for Flute and Piano in D Major, op. 94
Susan Rotholz, flute
Yelena Grinberg, piano
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Miller Theater at Columbia University
2960 Broadway at 116^th Street
New York, NY 10027
212.854.1633

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Thursday, April 1^st, 2010, 7 p.m.

Golden Key Music Institute Series
Celebrating Schumann’s 200^th Anniversary
Beethoven’s Sonata no. 5 in F Major (“Spring”), op. 24
G-Sharp Duo
Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin
Yelena Grinberg, piano
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Bechstein Piano Center
207 W. 58^th Street
New York, NY 10019
*call for a seat reservation – 212.581.5550
Admission: $20 – adults; $10 – students and seniors

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Friday, April 9^th, 2010, 7 p.m.

G-Sharp Duo ~ “Celebrating Schumann and His World”
Works by Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Webern, and Schumann
Faust Harrison Pianos
205 West 58^th Street
New York, NY 10019
www.faustharrisonpianos.com
Admission: $20 (cash only at the door)

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Sunday, April 18^th, 2010, 7 p.m.

Dr. Yelena Grinberg ~ Solo Piano Lecture-Recital
Works by Bach and Mendelssohn
The Craftsman Pianos
578 Nepperhan Avenue
Yonkers, NY 10701-6600
www.craftsmanpiano.net
FREE Admission

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Tuesday, May 12, 2010, 12:30-1:30 pm

Yelena Grinberg Solo Recital
Works by Bach and Schumann
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180 Maiden Lane
FREE Admission

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Thursday, May 20, 2010, 7 p.m.

Dr. Yelena Grinberg ~ Solo Piano Lecture-Performance
”Music and Dance: Exploring Bach and Schumann as a Creative Pair”
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The Harvard Club
27 W. 44^th Street (between 5^th and 6^th Ave)
Free Admission – RSVP required

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Thursday, June 3, 2010, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Yelena Grinberg ~ Classical Background Music
”Eat, Drink, and Be Literary Series” with Sam Shepard
Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)
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BAMcafé
Tickets: $52 (includes dinner, wine, tax, and tip)

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Saturday, June 5, 2010, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

G-Sharp Duo in Recital
“Celebrating Schumann and His World”
Works by Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Webern, and Schumann
Montauk Library
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871 Montauk Hwy
Montauk, NY 11954-5269
(631) 668.3377
www.suffolk.lib.ny.us

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Sunday, June 6^th, 2010, 3 – 4 p.m.

G-Sharp Duo in Recital
Sonatas by Beethoven and Schumann
Rogers Memorial Library
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91 Coopers Farm Road
Southampton, NY 11968
http://rogers.suffolk.lib.ny.us

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Tuesday, June 8^th, 2010, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

G-Sharp Duo in Recital
Works by Beethoven, Webern, and Schumann
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180 Maiden Lane
FREE Admission

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Fall 2009:

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Thursday, October 15^th, 2009, 6 – 8:30 pm

Solo Piano Lecture-Recital on Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations
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The Down Town Association of New York
60 Pine Street
New York, NY 10005-15011
NOTE: You *must* pre-register online to attend:
www.harvardwood.org/event/dtaOct15

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Tuesday, October 27^th, 2009, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

G-Sharp Duo in Recital ~
Celebrating Mendelssohn’s 200^th Anniversary
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180 Maiden Lane
Works by Mozart, Mendelssohn, Schoenberg, and Brahms
Admission: FREE

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Friday, October 30^th, 2009, 7 p.m.- 9 p.m.

G-Sharp Duo ~ “Celebrating Mendelssohn & His Circle”
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Klavierhaus
211 West 58^th Street
New York, NY 10019
www.klavierhaus.com
Admission: $20 – adults; $10 – students, seniors

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Thursday, November 5^th, 2009, 7 p.m.- 9 p.m.

G-Sharp Duo presents sonatas by Mozart and Mendelssohn
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Bechstein Piano Center
207 W. 58^th Street
New York, NY 10019
*call for a seat reservation – 212.581.5550
Suggested Admission: $20 – adults; $10 – students and seniors

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Sunday, November 8^th, 2009, 3 p. m. – 4:30 p.m.

Silberger – Grinberg Duo
Works by Mozart, Schumann, Gershwin
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Meadowlands Environment Center
2 De Korte Park Plaza
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
www.njmeadowlands.gov
Admission: FREE

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Tuesday, November 10^th, 2009, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Yelena Grinberg Solo Recital
Celebrating Mendelssohn’s 200^th Anniversary
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180 Maiden Lane
Admission: FREE

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Thursday, November 19^th, 2009, 7 p.m.- 9 p.m.

Yelena Grinberg – Solo Lecture-Recital
“Celebrating Mendelssohn: Multifaceted Musician”
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The Harvard Club of New York
27 West 44^th Street
New York, NY 10036
www.hcny.com
Admission FREE
RSVP required

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2008-2009 Season

Spring 2009:

Sunday, April 19, 2009, 7 pm

G-Sharp Duo performs at Tenri Cultural Institute of New York
43A West 13^th Street
New York, NY 10011
Admission: $20 adults, $10 students
Works by J. S. Bach, P. Lasser, Schumann, Schoenberg, and Schumann

Tuesday, April 21, 2009, 12:30 pm

G-Sharp Duo performs at The Maiden Lane Center, New York
Admission FREE
Works by J. S. Bach, P. Lasser, Schoenberg, Schubert

Sunday, April 26^th, 2008, 5 pm

G-Sharp Duo performs at The Roerich Museum, New York
Admission FREE
Works by J. S. Bach, P. Lasser, Schumann, Schoenberg, and Schubert

Thursday, April 30, 2009, 8 pm

Barnard-Columbia-Juilliard Concert at The Miller Theater, Columbia University
Admission FREE
Schubert “Arpeggione” Sonata, Dvorak Piano Quintet

Sunday, May 10, 2009, 6 pm

G-Sharp Duo performs at Tenafly, NJ
Admission FREE
Works by J. S. Bach, Lasser, and Schumann

Tuesday, May 12, 2009, 12:30 pm

Yelena Grinberg performs at The Maiden Lane Center, New York
Admission FREE
TBA

Wednesday, May 20^th, 2009, 7 pm

Yelena Grinberg’s Lecture-Performance at The Harvard Club, New York
Admission FREE, RSVP required
”The Old and the New: Beethoven’s Variations in C minor, WoO 80,
6 Variations in F, op. 34, and 15 Variations and Fugue in E-flat (“Eroica”), op. 35”

Fall 2008:

Wednesday, November 5^th, 2008, 2:30-4:00 pm

G-Sharp Duo performs at Columbia University
In-Class Lecture-Performance
”From Heroic to Pastoral Style: Exploring Beethoven’s
“Kreutzer” Sonata and Sonata in G, op. 96 as a Contrasting Pair”

Tuesday, November 11^th, 2008, 12:30 pm

G-Sharp Duo performs at The Maiden Lane, New York
Admission FREE
Works by Stravinsky, Bartok, and Grieg

Tuesday, November 18^th, 2008, 8 pm

G-Sharp Duo performs at The Harvard Club, New York
Admission FREE
Works by Stravinsky, Lasser, Ravel, Bartok, and Grieg

Friday, November 21, 2008, 8 pm

Barnard-Columbia-Juilliard Concert at The Miller Theater, Columbia University
Admission FREE
Stravinsky’s Suite Italienne for Violin and Piano
Beethoven’s Sonata for Cello and Piano in C Major, op. 102, no. 1

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2007-2008 Season

Fall 2007:

Friday, September 28^th, 2007, 5-7 pm

G-Sharp Duo in Masterclass with Alexander Tamir in Columbia U
Admission FREE
Franck – Sonata in A Major, M8

Thursday, November 8^th, 2007, 8 pm

Barnard-Columbia-Juilliard concert at Miller Theater
Admission FREE
Works TBA

Tuesday, November 20^th, 2007, 12:30 pm

G-Sharp Duo recital at Maiden Lane
Admission FREE
Works by Couperin, Ravel, and Franck

Spring 2008:

Sunday, January 27^th, 2008, 8 pm

G-Sharp Duo performs at St. Paul’s Church, Boston
Admission $25
Beethoven’s Sonata No. 10 in G Major for violin and piano, op. 96

Friday, April 4^th, 2008, 8 pm

Barnard-Columbia-Juilliard concert at Miller Theater
Admission FREE
Works TBA

Sunday, April 13^th, 2008, 2:30 pm

Solo Piano Recital at The Harvard Club, New York
Admission FREE
Works by J. S. Bach-Liszt, Schubert, Clara and Robert Schumann

Tuesday, April 22, 2008, 12:30 pm

Yelena Grinberg performs at The Maiden Lane Center
Admission FREE
Works by Bach-Liszt, Schubert, Clara and Robert Schumann

Sunday, April 27^th, 2008, 8 pm

G-Sharp Duo New York Debut at The Merkin Hall, New York
General Admission $25
Works by Schubert, Brahms, Messiaen, and Franck

Tuesday, April 29, 2008, 12:30 pm

G-Sharp Duo performs at The Maiden Lane Center
Admission FREE
Works by Schubert, Brahms,  and Franck

Friday, May 9^th, 2008, 8 pm

G-Sharp Duo performs at Bates College, Maine
Admission FREE
Works by Schubert, Brahms, Messiaen, and Franck

June 9 – June 27, 2008

G-Sharp Duo attends and performs in the Banff Festival, Canada
Works TBA

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2006-2007 Season

Spring 2007:

Friday, January 19^th, 2007, 8 pm

Grinberg-Gendron-Lifschitz Shostakovich Trio at Paul Hall, Juilliard
Admission FREE
Works by Shostakovich and Prokofiev

Saturday, February 10^th, 2007, 8:30 pm

G-Sharp Duo performance at Paul Hall, Juilliard
Admission FREE
Works by Bach, Schubert, Debussy, and Saint-Saens

Tuesday, March 27, 2007, 12:30 pm

G-Sharp Duo performance at Maiden Lane Center
Admission FREE
Works by Schubert, H. Miura, and Beethoven

Friday, March 30^th, 2007, 8 pm

Barnard-Columbia-Juilliard Concert at Miller Theater
Admission FREE
Works by Beethoven and Schubert

Saturday, April 7^th, 2007, 1 pm

G-Sharp Duo Concert at Barge Music
Admission FREE
Works by Schubert, H. Miura, and Beethoven

Tuesday, May 1, 2007, 12:30 pm

Yelena Grinberg at Maiden Lane Center
Admission FREE
Works by F. Couperin and M. Ravel

Friday, May 11, 2007, 8 pm

Yelena Grinberg’s Doctoral Solo Piano Recital at Juilliard, Paul Hall
Admission FREE
Works by Soler, Halffter, Albeniz, Couperin, Helps and Ravel

Friday, May 18^th, 2007, 8 pm

G-Sharp Duo Concert at Bates College, Maine
Admission FREE
Works by Schubert, Beethoven, H. Miura, and Schumann

Fall 2006:

Thursday, November 9th, 2006, 8 pm

G-Sharp Duo Recital at The Harvard Club
Admission FREE
Works by Schubert, Beethoven, Hiroya Miura, and Schumann

Friday, November 17th, 8 pm

Barnard-Columbia-Juilliard Concert at Miller Theater
Admission FREE

Tuesday, November 21^st, 12:30 pm

G-Sharp Duo Lunchtime Concert at The Maiden Lane Center
Admission FREE
Works by Schubert, Hiroya Miura, and Schumann

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2005-2006 Season

Spring 2006:

Monday, May 29th, 1:30 pm
Chamber Music Foundation Competition Grand Prize Round
Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall
G-Sharp Duo performs Beethoven’s “Kreutzer” Sonata

Friday, April 28th, 8 pm
Barnard-Columbia-Juilliard Concert at Miller Theater
admission FREE

Tuesday, April 18th, 12:30 pm
Maiden Lane Concert
featuring piano quartets by R. Schumann and J. Brahms

Fall 2005:

Wednesday, December 7, 8 pm
J. Kramer Memorial Concert
at Columbia’s Miller Theater

Thursday, December 1, 8 pm
Barnard-Columbia-Juilliard Fall Concert
at Miller Theater

Tuesday, November 29th, 8 pm
Columbia Chamber Players at Weill Hall

Sunday, November 20th, 5:30 pm
Yelena Grinberg — Carnegie Hall debut