Joined by pianist Richard Steinbach and percussionist Olman Piedra, Councell-Vargas presents works by Andres Sas, Eduardo Gamboa, Christopher Caliendo and Paquito D'Rivera.
New CD from pianist Derek Kealii Polischuk unveils Thomas Osborne's "Terra Incognita" for solo piano - commissioned specifically to be paired on this album with Schubert's Impromptus D.935, Opus 142.
Esteemed, young cellist Marta Bagratuni releases her debut album on the Blue Griffin label - "Pieces of the World" - which features a repertoire spanning 300 years, 13 countries, and unveils a world premiere recording of new work rom Armenian composer Vache Sharafyan, written for Marta.
Blue Griffin recording presents a three-cd set of songs by acclaimed pianist and composer Logan Skelton, celebrating the writings of three American artists: Walter Anderson, George Ohr and Emily Dickinson. Performances feature baritone Stephen Lusmann, Soprano Jennifer Goltz and Logan Skelton himself at the piano.
Blue Griffin releases a new CD that brings together songs of Ricky Ian Gordon in a special thematic collection telling the story of life and love. The songs were put together and performed by acclaimed young soprano Stacey Tappan, in collaboration with Ricky Ian Gordon himself, who accompanies Tappan at the piano. The recording marks the singer's first solo album.
A new recording from the Blue Griffin label features the highly-acclaimed clarinet-violin-piano ensemble: Zodiac Trio; as they present monumental works for their instrumentation, along with a world premiere recording and a hidden gem from the Soviet Era.
World Piano Competition will present its 2006 gold medal winner Tatiana Tessman on Friday, November 30th, 8:00pm, at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall; in a program featuring works by Chopin, Prokofiev, Szymanowski and Thomas Adès.
Blue Griffin Recording releases "SILVER RAIN" - featuring internationally acclaimed lyric soprano Nicole Cabell, winner of BBC Singer of the World Competition, as she performs song of one of America's most beloved vocal composers, Ricky Ian Gordon.
On Friday, September 28th at 8PM, the Firehouse Space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn will present American violinist Sarah Plum - winner of the Stulberg International Violin competition - who will invite the audience to venture into the outer edges of contemporary music for violin, with a daring program titled "Parameters of Sound."
The Noel Pointer Foundation and Ars Viva Chamber Orchestra bring the "Youth In Music" Project, featuring violinist Mark O'Connor as soloist, to Merkin Concert Hall. NPF's Youth Orchestra and Advance Guitar Ensemble will join the Ars Viva Chamber Orchestra and O'Connor in a unique concert to benefit the Foundation - an ardent advocate for low-income families within NYC.
Irina Mednik, owner and photographer of French Kiss Boudoir Photography has found a unique way to motivate women to commit to their goal of losing weight. 30 women to lose 30 ponds by August 31 with a free boudoir photoshoot to celebrate their success. Weigh-in's and "before" pictures will be taken now until February 15.
The New York-based FRENCH KISS BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY, which is operated and owned by photographer Irina Mednik, will open the doors of a new studio in Tribeca in January, 2012.
New CD from Blue Griffin featuring American violinist Sarah Plum pays tribute to long collaboration between acclaimed composer Sidney Corbett and Plum, and features pianist Timothy Lovelace, mezzo-soprano Patricia Green and cellist Jonathan Ruck.
Ukrainian-born pianist Irena Portenko's live performance of Israel Kremen's KALEIDOSCOPE for Piano and Humankind is featured on a world-premiere recording of the work by Blue Griffin. The recording includes the original audience participation from the live concert in Pittsburgh in 2009.
Blue Griffin Label Releases Second Installment Of "Ricky Ian Gordon Sings Ricky Ian Gordon" Series Featuring The Celebrated Composer Performing His Own Songs With Himself At The Piano: "BRIC-A-BRAC". The New Release Follows The Highly Succesful First Installment Of The Series- "A Horse With Wings".
The BOSTON NEW MUSIC PROJECT: Zodiac Trio At Boston Conservatory And Berklee College Of Music Zodiac Trio To Premiere Works By Andrew List And Andy Vores At Seully Hall And David Friend Recital Hall As Part Of An All-american Contemporary Music Program.