Sights and Sounds on Sundays Concert Series: Julian Rhee and Shai Wosner
Presented in Honor of Jo Cresimore
Julian Rhee, violin
Shai Wosner, piano
About the artists
Korean American violinist Julian Rhee is rapidly establishing himself as a leading voice in classical music. Recipient of the 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant, Rhee has captivated audiences worldwide with his refined tone and compelling artistry. His accolades include the Silver Medal at the 2022 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis and First Prize at the 2020 Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition, where he also received the Community Award.
Rhee has performed as a soloist with esteemed ensembles such as the Belgian National Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony, and San Diego Symphony, under the direction of conductors like Leonard Slatkin and Antony Hermus. His chamber music engagements are equally impressive; as a member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s Bowers Program, he has collaborated with renowned artists including Mitsuko Uchida and Jonathan Biss.
Pianist Shai Wosner has garnered international acclaim for his exceptional artistry, musical integrity, and creative insight. His performances, spanning from classical masters like Beethoven and Schubert to contemporary composers such as Ligeti, showcase a virtuosity and intellectual curiosity that resonate with audiences and critics alike.
Wosner has graced the stages of major orchestras across the United States, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, and Los Angeles Philharmonic. Internationally, he has performed with esteemed ensembles like the Vienna Philharmonic, Staatskapelle Berlin, and West-Eastern Divan Orchestra.
Born in Israel, Wosner studied piano with Opher Brayer and Emanuel Krasovsky and delved into composition and improvisation with André Hajdu. He further honed his craft at the Juilliard School under the tutelage of Emanuel Ax. Currently, Wosner imparts his knowledge as a faculty member at both Juilliard and Bard College Conservatory of Music, nurturing the next generation of pianists.
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Sights and Sounds is produced by NCMA resident group Chamber Music Raleigh, now in its 84th concert season. For additional information call (919) 821-2030, email Kaine@ChamberMusicRaleigh.org,or visit ChamberMusicRaleigh.org.
Can’t join us for Sights and Sounds in person? Watch one of the concerts online, filmed live at the NCMA and available as a free webcast thanks to the financial support from the organizations listed on the image above.
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