Westchester Chamber Symphony All-Mendelssohn Concert May 5, 2012

Renowned violinist Elmar Oliveira will perform Violin Concerto in E minor, op.64. Also, Scherzo: Midsummer Night’s Dream, op.61 and Symphony no.4, op.90, A major (Italian).

Oliveira remains the only American violinist to win the Gold Medal at Moscow's Tchaikovsky International Competition. He was also the First Prize winner at the Naumburg International Competition and the first violinist to receive the Avery Fisher Prize. In addition to performing with many of the world’s best known orchestras, he is also an active recording artist. His repertoire stretches from classic violin standards to new pieces by contemporary composers.

Official Website: http://www.westchesterchambersymphony.org