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Pinchas
Zukerman, renowned violin and viola virtuoso, is in Muskoka
the weekend of October 26 to 28 as part of the very
successful Pamela Wallin Cultural weekends at the the
Muskoka Sands Resort in Gravenhurst. A Grammy award winning
violinist, violist and conductor, Zukerman will be
performing two 'autumnal masterpieces' by Mozart and Brahms
at the Gravenhurst Opera House.
A
welcome reception of wine and hors d'oeuvres and live
entertainment kicks off the weekend Friday night, part of the
all-inclusive package put together by the Sands. Saturday
morning includes a gourmet breakfast and a 'Living Well'
seminar. The afternoon is spent at the nearby Gravenhurst
Opera House, (transportation is provided) taking in the
'semi-private' concert by Zukerman.
The
Music Director of the National Arts Centre Orchestra since
April 1998, Zukerman has made 4 recordings with the
orchestra, initiated a Young Artists program, led the
orchestra on a highly successful Canada Tour, and in 2000
took them on the first-ever visit of a Canadian orchestra to
the Middle East.
Born
in Tel Aviv, where he first studied music with his father,
Pinchas came to America in the early '60's to continue his
music studies. He studied under numerous master musicians
and has received many awards, both national and
international.
Zukerman
performs regularly with the world's finest orchestras, and
is a frequent chamber music performer, appearing regularly
with well known collegues and friends. He is Artist in
Residence of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, performing as
conductor and a featured soloist for two subscription weeks
each year, and each summer appears at the Santa Fe Chamber
Music Festival. He also chairs the Pinchas Zukerman
Performance Program at the Manhattan School of Music, using
long-distance learning technology to video-conference with
his students.
Recognized
for his musical genius, prodigious technique, and devotion
to younger generations of musicians, Zukerman is equally
respected as a violinist, violist, conductor, pedagogue and
chamber musician.
His extensive discography contains over 100 titles,
earning him 21 Grammy nominations and two Grammy Awards
After
the concert the evening is spent at the Sands, feasting on
creations by Chef Rudi Eider and enjoying the live
entertainment.
Sunday
morning starts with another gourmet breakfast, and then the
Pamela Wallin interview with Pinchas Zukernman in the Sands
Boathouse lounge. This is an informal discussion which also
provides opportunities for audience participation.
For
more information visit the Muskoka Sands website at www.muskokaweekends.com
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