The International Conservatory of Music
13^th SEASON - 2006 - 2007

Sunday, October 8^th, 2006

Westmoreland Congregational
United Church
of Christ
3pm

David Russell - 2005 Grammy Awards Winner

Best Instrumental, Soloist Performer for 2005…[AIRE LATINO recorded in 2004 on Telarc]

David Russell, one of the great memories and inspirations of the Marlow Guitar Series, returns Oct 8th, for a 3 pm Matinee performance at the Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ.

David is well known and world acclaimed for his superb musicianship and inspired performances. He has earned the highest praise from audiences and critics throughout the world for his flawless and seemingly effortless technique. The New York Times critic wrote, “…It was apparent to the audience throughout the recital that Mr. Russell possesses a talent of extraordinary dimension.” We knew that.

Listen to a short audio clip      Read the Washington Post, October 2006 Review

Master Class with Raphaella Smits

Saturday, November 18^th, 2006

Westmoreland Congregational
United Church
of Christ
8pm

Ana Vidovic - Virtuosic Brilliance

Ana is building a reputation as one of the pre-eminent guitarists of her generation.

Although only 23 years old, she has already recorded 5 CD’s for the Naxos label and concertized in over 20 cities…these include London, Paris, Vienna, Salzberg, Rome, Budapest, Warsaw, Copenhagen, Toronto and San Francisco, St. Louis and of course several years ago in the Washington DC area for the Marlow Series.

Ana began playing at the age of 5 and at age 13, she was the youngest student ever to enter the Musical Academy of Zagreb, in Croatia. Her early training has developed her natural gifts into an astonishing performer with great hands and a gift for interpretation reserved usually for much older players.

Friday, December 8^th, 2006

George Mason
Performing Arts Center
8pm

Christopher Parkening, with Jubilant Sykes, Baritone
A Classical Christmas, Holiday Special

The beautiful sound and virtuosity of Christopher Parkening and the extraordinary voice of Jubilant Sykes combine in a unique holiday program of Christmas favorites.

Beginning with the haunting a capella strains of “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” the audience will be transported into the spirit of the season. Mr. Parkening will perform works ranging from Bach to Copland and then will join Mr. Sykes in the performance of traditional carols and spirituals.

This wonderful program creates a “Classical Christmas” for you and yours. Join us and experience the beauty of this timeless music, expressed so thrillingly through the voice and guitar.

Tickets were ONLY available through the George Mason Center for the Performing Arts
SPECIAL EVENT - NOT PART OF ANY SERIES; NO STUDENT TICKET PRICES

Saturday, January 27^th

Westmoreland Congregational
United Church
of Christ
8pm

Adam Holzman

Adam Holzman, international performing and recording artist is hailed as “…polished and quite dazzling…” by the New York Times, “…brilliant…” by Die Gelderlander, Holland and “…masterful!” by the Toronto Star. He has been a five time winner of major international competitions and has performed extensively throughout Europe, America, Canada, Mexico and Central and South America. The American Record Guide had this to say of his Naxos CD release of Antonio Lauro’s Venezuelan Waltzes: “The landmark recording was David Russell’s 1980 LP. Now 20 years later comes another masterly recording by Adam Holzman…in many ways, it raises the benchmark still further.

Saturday, February 24^th

Westmoreland Congregational
United Church
of Christ
8pm

Guy Van Duser
& Billy Novick

Elegant! Riveting! Soulful! Classic Mastery” These are a few of the terms that have been used to describe this unique and stunning swing/stride, classic jazz, featuring the Chet Atkins method of finger style guitar as performed by guitarist Guy Van Duser and the sweet New Orleans clarinet swing of Billy Novick. Once described as the smallest Big Band on the concert stage, this two man duo sounds like an orchestra. They have been featured performers on Prairie Home Companion, NPR’s All Things Considered and on numerous film and television soundtracks. They have made 8 CDs together and are considering making another. “Live at the Marlow Series” , a recording of last year’s performance. “ If you come hear them play, you’ll leave whistling!”

Saturday, March 24^th

Westmoreland Congregational
United Church
of Christ
8pm

Aldo Minella with
Violinist Anna Minella

Aldo was one of Andres Segovia’s favorites in the early days. When you hear him play, it’s easy to understand why. Now Aldo returns to the Marlow series with his daughter Anna, herself an accomplished violinist with awards for competitions…we can see where she got the talent. This concert features the warm personal playing of Aldo and the dulcet tones of Anna. She has won numerous awards throughout her academic and solo performing career. She also has extensive experience as a chamber player and as first and second chairs in orchestras all over Europe, playing with conductors such as Ricardo Muti, Marc Andre and other leading European Maestri. Aldo and Anna have toured extensively throughout Europe, the United States, Australia, and Japan, where they are returning for their fourth tour. Their performance for the Marlow series will consist of guitar solos of Sors, Ponce, Granados and duo sonatas by Tartini and Paganini…Don’t miss this “DYNAMIC DUO!”

Teri Lazar, violinist, will perform tonight with Aldo Minella, guitar, due to a concert tour change for Anna and the Grand winner of the John & Susie Beatty Scholarship Competition for Classical Guitar will perform on stage before Maestro Minella.

Special Feature: We welcome Scott Z, age 14, Grand Prize Winner of the John and Susie Beatty Music Scholarship Competition for Classical Guitar who will perform two short works on stage this evening

Sunday, April 15^th

George Mason
Performing Arts Center
7pm

John Williams &
John Etheridge, Jazz guitar

A Co-presentation with George Mason Performing Arts Center

What an exciting way to spend an evening, in the company of two guitarists who have been described as “…the best guitarists in the world…” and to bring to a close, one of the best seasons of the Marlow Guitar series! Their program will consist of standards, improvisations, Ben Verdery compositions and music from far flung locales such as Mali and Senegal. These two greats are masters of their instruments; Williams with his classical finger style guitar and Etheridge, as a plectrum player. This collaboration will create musical fireworks! We’ll look forward to seeing you there. Don’t miss it!