Special Event!

The 2004 Guzik Foundation Award Winners in Concert

San Francisco, February 23-25, 2005

AN EXTRAORDINARY STORY

Every year, music conservatories and top private instructors throughout Russia groom their finest students to compete for scholarships granted by the Guzik Foundation. Each school then selects their prize students to compete, and this brilliant field of over 500 young virtuosi, the cream of Russian talent, is narrowed to 100, then to 40, and finally to an elite handful of musical champions, who earn prizes including cash, record contracts, performances and offers from the world’s top talent agencies.

Almost without exception, these young artists come from families of meager resources, often single-parent households living in poverty. However, in this country that has suffered so much, achievement in music remains an enduring tradition and parents will sacrifice whatever is necessary to ensure that their child’s ability is properly nurtured. The talented youngsters respond with zeal, doubly inspired by the music and the firm resolve of their families.

A UNIQUE SAN FRANCISCO EVENT
Now, for the first time the Bay Area will have a chance to hear the Guzik Foundation Award Winners, many of whom have won boatload of awards and are already seasoned professionals.  These young thoroughbreds not only are trained rigorously from early childhood, but also are nourished from the deep well of the Russian musical soul. Not only is their story compelling, but their music will break your heart!

THE FOUNDATION

The Guzik Foundation plays a key role in all this, by underwriting and planning the program. Each of the 100 semi-finalists receives a scholarship enough for both a year’s tuition at the Moscow Conservatory and for living expenses as well. The students can re-audition every year, and as long as they maintain their musical standards, the Foundation will maintain its support. This innovative program, now in its fourth year, is unique in the world and is funded by Bay Area resident Nahum Guzik, a high-tech pioneer and Russian emigré. Mr. Guzik’s blend of visionary scope and philanthropic commitment have brought to life a remarkable mission that is meaningful not only to young Russian artists and their families, but also to the proud heritage of Russian musical culture.

THE ORCHESTRA

Founded in 1956, the Moscow Chamber Orchestra plays 120 concerts a year in Europe, Asia, South America, Canada and the United States, including three recent Carnegie Hall appearances, and was Russia’s cultural ambassador to the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the United Nations

Conductor Constantine Orbelian, born in San Francisco to Russian and Armenian emigré parents, is also an internationally acclaimed concert pianist who debuted with the San Francisco Symphony at age 11 and trained at Juilliard. • Orbelian, the first American in history to be Music Director of a leading Russian ensemble, personally adjudicates the selection process for the Nahum Guzik Scholarships.

"SUPERB! Astonishing flexibility and virtuosity under Orbelian’s expressive baton." – LE FIGARO, Paris

“The peak of perfection!” – New York Times

PRICES
$29/$19 (Herbst Theatre)
$19 (Florence Gould Theater)

$9 discount for groups of 10 or more

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Haik Kazazyan, violin (age 21) • Wed, Feb 23 Herbst Theatre with Moscow Chamber Orchestra • Thurs, Feb 24 Gould Theatre Chamber Music	Alexander Bouzlov, cello (age 21) • Wed, Feb 23 Herbst Theatre with Moscow Chamber Orchestra • Thurs, Feb 24 Gould Theatre Chamber Music	Alexander Sitkovetsky, violin (age 22) • Thurs, Feb 24 Gould Theatre Chamber Music • Fri, Feb 25 Gould Theatre with Moscow Chamber Orchestra

Arus Atshemian piano (age 21) • Thurs, Feb 24 Gould Chamber Music • Fri, Feb 25 Gould Theatre with Moscow Chamber Orchestra	Airapet Arakelian saxophone (age 13) • Thurs, Feb 24 Gould Chamber Music • Fri, Feb 25 Gould Theatre with Moscow Chamber Orchestra	Andrei Gugnin piano (age 17) • Thurs, Feb 24 Gould Chamber Music • Fri, Feb 25 Gould Theatre with Moscow Chamber Orchestra	Narek Akhnazaryan cello (age 16) • Thurs, Feb 24 Gould Chamber Music • Fri, Feb 25 Gould Theatre with Moscow Chamber Orchestra

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