Boston Conservatory at Berklee presents Chamber Series: Russian Giants on November 1

Boston Conservatory at Berklee faculty members from the institution’s Woodwind, Piano, and String departments will kick off the school’s 2019–2020 Center Stage season on November 1 with Chamber Series: Russian Giants, a celebration of three classical music “giants”—Rachmaninov, Prokofiev, and Shostakovich—at the Conservatory’s Seully Hall.

By
Tori Donahue
October 23, 2019

 

Boston Conservatory at Berklee faculty members from the institution’s Woodwind, Piano, and String departments will kick off the school’s 2019–2020 Center Stage season on November 1 with Chamber Series: Russian Giants, a celebration of three classical music “giants”—Rachmaninov, Prokofiev, and Shostakovich—at the Conservatory’s Seully Hall.

Directed by professor of violin Markus Placci, the program will explore three of the composers’ most renowned works. Rachmaninov’s moving Piano Trio Elegiaque No. 1 will open the concert and be performed by Placci (violin), Instructor Aleksandr Poliykov (piano), and special guest Allison Eldredge (cello). Next will be Prokofiev’s unique Overture on Hebrew Themes, op. 34, featuring Placci, Eldredge, Poliykov, Chair of Instrumental Studies Matthew Marist (clarinet), Professor Judith Eissenberg (violin), and Professor Lila Brown (viola). Closing out the night will be Shostakovich’s Piano Quintet, op. 57, with Placci, Eissenberg, Brown, Professor Max Levinson (piano), and Professor Rhonda Rider (cello).

“This special performance is a beautiful showcase of our talented Boston Conservatory at Berklee faculty members and guest Allison Eldredge,” said Placci. “These ‘Russian giants’ have greatly influenced our artistry, and we look forward to paying tribute to them with our Center Stage performance.”

Tickets for Chamber Series: Russian Giants are $10 to $15, with discounts available. View Boston Conservatory’s 2019–2020 Center Stage lineup at bostonconservatory.berklee.edu/centerstage.

How to Purchase Tickets:

Online: Visit the Conservatory's event page.
By Phone: 617-912-9222, Wednesday–Friday, 12:00–5:00 p.m.
In Person: Tickets to Boston Conservatory at Berklee events may be purchased in person at the Berklee Box Office, located at the Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Avenue, Monday through Saturday, between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Beginning one hour prior to the performance start time, tickets may be purchased in person directly at the venue where the event is taking place. All day-of ticket sales are subject to availability.