"Hungarian Dance" presented by Federico Cortese and New England String Ensemble September 23, 2007

The elegance of Western Europe and the rich Magyar history of Hungary share the stage as New England String Ensemble performs works of Hungarian composers Hubay, Bartok and Kurtag. International award winning violinist Irina Muresanu joins the orchestra for both the Hubay “Csardas” and Sarasate's “Zigeunerweisen”. Brahms opens and closes the program celebrating the great influence the traditional music of this region had on his life. Joining NESE as Honorary Patrons for the evening will be Consul Gábor Garai, Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Hungary for New England as well as Andres Cser, President of the Hungarian Society of Massachusetts.

Brahms: Hungarian Dances
Hubay: Csardas
Irina Muresanu, violin
Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen
Irina Muresanu, violin
Bartok: Divertimento
Kurtag: Ligatura
Brahms: Sextet in Bb

September 23RD 3:00 pm
Jordan Hall, Boston
Tx: $45, $35, $25, Students $10 off

Free to ticket holders: 2:15pm “Conversation with Cortese”, an interractive discussion with Maestro Cortese about the pieces, and composers. Following the concert is a reception where audience members have a chance to meet the players.

For Tickets or more information please call: 781-224-1117 or visit:
www.newenglandstringensemble.org

Official Website: http://boston.zebratickets.com/event/6494/ne-conservatory