Fandango!

April 12th, 7:30PM
St. Paul’s by-the-Sea, Episcopal Church
Free Admission – Doors open at 6:45PM

This concert will be recorded for APM’s
“Performance Today” on NPR.

British cellist David Cunliffe has served as principal cello in performances with BBC Philharmonic, BBC Scottish and Royal Scottish Symphony Orchestras. As a member of the Balanescu Quartet, he toured Australia, Europe and the United States. In England, David was a recipient of the Terrance Weill and Leonard Hirsch Quartet Prizes and the Lady Barbirolli Chamber Music Award. David has appeared frequently on radio and TV, including NPR and the BBC, and is a founding member of the Virtuosi Chicago Chamber Orchestra.

The artistry of American violinist Desirée Ruhstrat has captivated audiences throughout Europe and the Americas. Desirée has won numerous awards including First Prize at the National Young Musicians Debut Competition in Los Angeles, where she was also lauded with a special award for a young performer of extraordinary talent. She was the youngest prizewinner at Switzerland’s Tibor Varga International Competition, where she also won the award for best interpretation of a contemporary composition. She won top prizes at the Carl Flesch, Julius Stulberg, and Mozart Festival Violin Competitions.

Prizewinner in twenty-four international competitions, Bosnian guitarist Denis Azabagichas been described as a “virtuoso with flawless technique” by Soundboard Magazine. He has appeared as soloist with orchestras such as the Chicago and Madrid Symphonies, among many others. His discography includes eleven CDs and two DVDs.

Flutist Eugenia Moliner, a native of Spain, has been acclaimed as “brilliant” by the British Flute Society magazine. She has performed with principal musicians from the Chicago Symphony, Rotterdam Philharmonic and Toronto Symphony orchestras and appeared with many renowned ensembles including the Chicago Chamber Musicians. Eugenia has been featured on radio and television programs in Europe, Asia and the USA. Her discography includes seven CDs.

Fandango’s Agent:

Lisa Sapinkopf Artists
9 Commodore Drive, Suite 309
Emeryville, CA 94608 USA
(510)428-1533
chambermuse.com

BFAS is grateful to our Post-Concert Artist Dinner Sponsor