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November 13th 2011: <<< Back to concerts DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION at 4.00 pm:
Arts:

F.SCHUBERT Sonata for Cello & Piano ARPEGGIONE in
A Minor D 821 and GRIEG Cello Sonata Opus 36 in A minor

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Artists:

Francois CHOUCHAN Pianist
French pianist/melodist François Chouchan is no stranger to awards and fame. From the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris (instructed by Yvonne Loriod-Messiaen and Germaine Mounier) to the Viotti International Piano Competition in Italy, his outstanding talent has been recognized all over Europe. Not only has Chouchan performed as a soloist with orchestras and Chamber Music groups in many countries, but he has also been invited to play during Master Classes by several superior Talents such as M. Rostropovitch, Nikita Magaloff, G.Sebok or Magda Tagliaferro, who all acknowledged his unique sensitivity and creativity.

In Los Angeles, where Chouchan has resided since 2007, he has performed at the LACMA Museum for the “Sundays Live Series”, at UCLA’s Schoenberg Hall, at Cal State Long Beach, Cal State Northridge (with the Music Guild). He has also appeared at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica, at The Zipper Hall and at the Brandeis Institute, and for the Ermitage Foundation.

Chouchan’s deep musical sensibilities. his passion, perseverance and open mind are recognized by professionals and spectators alike who regard him as an inspiring, sensitive and creative musician. He offers a “hip” approach to the classic music and his easy-going attitude and fresh approach to the genre has earned him the affection of fans of all ages, helping develop a younger audience for the art of Chamber Music.

In 2010 he formed Angeles Concerts Artists Corporation and is producing his first series of music concerts
…Le Salon de Musiques…to be held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. The Second Season begins on October 16th, 2011 through May 20th, 2012. His unique approach to presenting this intimate “without walls” new Chamber music Concert Series will no doubt take Los Angeles by storm and establish new audiences who will fall in love with his talent as others throughout the world have.
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Antonio LYSY Cello
Cellist Antonio Lysy has performed as soloist worldwide, in major concert halls, appearing with orchestras such as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra of London, Camerata Academica of Salzburg, Zurich Tonhalle, Israel Sinfonietta, or the Montreal Symphony Orchestra among others. He has collaborated with distinguished international conductors and has recorded extensively for European and American radio networks and labels.

Antonio plays on a Carlo Tononi cello made in Bologna, in 1700. As one of California’s most prominent cellists he is frequently invited as guest artist to distinguished series. His love and commitment to chamber music is also demonstrated by his musical directorship and founding of the annual Incontri in Terra di Siena Chamber Music Festival in Tuscany, Italy, now in its twenty-second season.

Antonio enjoys exploring the versatility of the cello’s voice from baroque to electric and has collaborated in performances of concert Tango, dramatized recitals and multi-media productions. A new album dedicated to cello works from Argentina, including a new work written for him by Lalo Schifrin, was released this year on Yarlung Records.

Antonio teaches at the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA).
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