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April 2006 ConcertThe Pro-Mozart Society of Atlanta's April 2006 concert featured Dimitar Moskovsky & Friends, which includes Dimitar Moskovsky, Clarinet; Lauren Franklin, Cello; and Maria Slabasheva, Piano. Program Dimitar Moskovsky & Friends presented the following program: "Trio for Clarinet, Violoncello, and Piano" K. 498 "Kegelstatt" by W. A. Mozart
"Fantasy Trio" Op. 26 for Clarinet, Violoncello, and Piano by Robert Mueczynski
Suite from "Carmen" by George Bizet
"Trio for Clarinet, Fioloncello, and Piano" in A minor, Op. 114 by J. Brahms
Top Artist' Biographies
Lauren Franklin, Cello Cellist Lauren Franklin received her undergraduate and graduate degrees in cello performance from the Mannes College of Music and the Manhattan School of Music, respectively. A native of Jacksonville, FL, she made her solo debut with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra at the age of 16 and has since performed as soloist and chamber musician throughout the East Coast and in Europe. Her chamber music coaches have included such musicians as Ruth Laredo, Sylvia Rosenberg, Lucie Robert, and David Soyer. A scholarship recipient both at Mannes College and the Manhattan School, Lauren's private teachers have included David Soyer, Marcy Rosen, and David Gerber. Beginning in the fall, Lauren will be working with Campus Crusade for Christ as a campus minister at The Juilliard School, and will also be organizing and performing on various community outreach concerts throughout the New York metro area. Maria Slabasheva, Piano Pianist Maria Salabasheva made her recital debut at Weil Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in February 2005, presented by St. Cyrill and St. Methodius International Foundation. She also performed Stravinsky's Concerto for Piano and Winds as soloist of the Manhattan School Wind Ensemble under music director and conductor Mark Gould. Other accomplishments include the 2004 Manhattan School of Music Roy M. Rubinstein Award, a Diploma and a Golden Cup at the 17th International Spring Festival for Friendship and Arts in Piong-Yang, North Korea (1999), the First Place at the 15th Svetoslav Obretenov Competition in Provadia, Bulgaria (1998), as well as the First Prize at the Second Carl Filtsch Competition for Pianists and Composers in Sibiu, Romania (1997). Maria has appeared in solo recitals in Europe, Asia, and the United States as well as soloist with symphony orchestras in Bulgaria, Macedonia, Spain, and North Korea. She has premiered works by composers from Ireland, Luxemburg, Spain, China, and the United States. In addition, she has recorded for Bulgarian National Television and Radio. In 2001, she recorded a CD of Mozart's Piano Concerto in C minor, K. 491, with the Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra. Maria received her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Piano Performance from the State Academy of Music in Sofia, Bulgaria, as well as a second Master's Degree from the Manhattan School of Music, New York, as a student of Dr. Solomon Mikowsky. Home | About Us |Scholarship | Programs | Membership | Newsletter | Sponsorship | Contact Us |
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