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The 8th Adams Foundation Piano Series presents Simone Dinnerstein on April 19 at 3PM at Westminster Presbyterian Church
The Adams Foundation, founded by Stephen Adams of Santa Barbara, California, brings international caliber pianists to perform in intimate chamber settings in America's small towns.
Stephen Adams was a Yale classmate of duo-pianists and Auburn, NY natives Richard and John Contiguglia, and together, they provide the financial backing, the artistic expertise, and the energy and enthusiasm to make the Adams Foundation Piano Series grow each year.
The Cayuga County Arts Council and Westminster Presbyterian Church are the local Auburn sponsors of the Adams Foundation Piano Series.
“Westminster Church is proud to be a co-sponsor of the Adams series. All of the pianists have remarked on the sanctuary's superb acoustics, saying that the sound is equal or superior to the best concert halls in the world. The Tiffany Rainbow Window at its afternoon best provides a magnificent backdrop for the performers. The people of Auburn are so fortunate to have the Adams Series providing world class music in an exquisite setting at an affordable price right in the middle of downtown.”
— Jill Fandrich, Westminster Presbyterian Church
“I was amazed by the power and quality of the music at the Contiguglias' first
Adams concert and have felt that way at each subsequent performance throughout eight seasons. We have been privileged to host and listen to some exceptional artists of the highest caliber. Witnessing such intense and expressive live music (without a score or accompanying musicians) is an inspiration to me.”
“The Adams Foundation is fairly unique, underwriting the costs of bringing top artists to small cities like Auburn throughout the U.S. We are fortunate to have developed a steady following throughout the region and loyal support from regulars in Auburn. It is an honor to have such artists visit Auburn and a pleasure to be a part of a dedicated group of volunteers helping keep great music alive in our community.”
— Tom Hussey, Cayuga County Arts Council
Simone Dinnerstein
American artist Simone Dinnerstein has fast been gaining an international reputation since her triumphant New York recital debut at Carnegie Hall in 2005 performing Bach's Goldberg Variations. Her distinctive interpretation of this challenging hour-plus piece brought her the attention of music critics and fans alike. She recorded the Goldberg Variations independently in 2005, then Telarc, International released it on CD in 2007, where it quickly rose to the top of the charts. Ms. Dinnerstein is a graduate of the Julliard School, and studied under Peter Serkin, Solomon Mikowski, and Maria Curcio. She lives with her husband and young son in the same Brooklyn neighborhood in which she grew up. Her father is artist Simon Dinnerstein.
For more information about Simone Dinnerstein, go to her website at www.simonedinnerstein.com.
Tickets: $15 | $5 students
Order form online: www.westminsterauburn.org
For additional information: 315-253-5288
Program: Schubert’s Impromptus D 899, Op.90; Bach’s French Suite No. 5 in G Major, BWV 816; Webern’s Variations, Op. 27; and Schumann’s Kreisleriana, Op. 16
Recent and upcoming performances include Ms. Dinnerstein’s recital debuts at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the Vienna Konzerthaus, the Lincoln Center Mostly Mozart Festival, the Aspen and Ravinia festivals, in Cologne, Paris, London, Copenhagen, Vilnius, Bremen, Rome, and Lisbon, and at the Stuttgart Bach Festival; as well as debut performances with the Dresden Philharmonic, Czech Philharmonic, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Kristjan Järvi’s Absolute Ensemble, the Baltimore Symphony, the Atlanta Symphony, and the Minnesota Orchestra.
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