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River Edge NJ, on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 3 PM, River Crossing Concerts presents the internationally acclaimed Guevara & Zhelezova Piano Duo at the First Congregational Church. Known as “remarkable entertainers” whose performances have been described as “daring, virtuosic, wild,” the duo will deliver a surprisingly varied program for piano 4 hands where Mozart meets salsa and tango.
WHEN Sunday, May 19, 2024, 3PM
WHERE First Congregational Church, 109 Continental Ave (corner of Kinderkamack), River Edge, NJ 07661
WHAT MOZART on the BEACH featuring music for piano four hands by Poulenc, Mozart, Zilber, Piazzolla & Hailstork
WHO The Guevara & Zhelezova Piano Duo
Tickets: $20 (Children under 12 attend for free) I Buy tickets here
Contact: rivercrossingconcerts@gmail.
Website: www.rivercrossingconcerts.org
From the intimate ambiance of Viennese salons to the pulsating energy of Buenos Aires’ clubs, and from the lively atmosphere of French cafés to the sultry rhythms of salsa, this program offers an unexpected tour of life over 3 centuries.
Opening with Poulenc’s succinct sonata of humor and sharp contrasts, we dive into Mozart’s playful and virtuosic Sonata in C major. In Piazzolla’s passionate and fiery tangos, the performance takes on an added layer of flair with the duo’s own choreographed settings, occasionally intertwining spontaneous dancing around the piano.
Following that is a new composition by Adolphus Hailstork, followed by two lively arrangements by Tal Zilber: “Brahms in Salsa” and the beloved “Por Una Cabeza.”
Praised for their dynamic stage presence and synergy, the Guevara & Zhelezova Piano Duo combines the cultural heritages and vibrant temperaments of Latin America and Eastern Europe. With a mission to make classical music accessible to all, the duo has captivated audiences worldwide, from educational concerts in remote villages to prestigious international festivals and leading orchestras including Mexico’s Xalapa Symphony Orchestra and Cervantino Festival, Taiwan National Orchestra Hall, and the Piano Plus Series in Woodstock, NY.
River Crossing Concerts brings communities together through music. inspire, uplift, and connect communities through the power of music. The series presents compelling programs performed by core and guest artists, encouraging social change through diverse and inclusive programming.
River Crossing Concerts is made possible through the generous support of the First Congregational Church of River Edge and the help and donations of patrons, friends, and volunteers.
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