“…rapturous lyricism and dramatic flair.” – San Jose Mercury News
Ilya is an award-winning Russian pianist. Returning by popular demand, he is joining us for the third time to perform for our 75th Anniversary concert. He promises to play something from the association’s first concert.
Eleanor: Voted “Best Francophone Singer NYC” by French Culture Guides & won “Best Song” at the ASCAP EXPO Sennheiser Songwriting Competition
Dario: New Release Folklore was nominated for four 2023 Mercedes Sosa Awards, including “Best Jazz Album,” “Best Alternative Folk Album,” “and “Best Instrumental Album”
Based in NYC, Eleanor & Dario have an uncanny ability to connect audiences, experiences and cultures together through their diverse repertoire and interactive, bilingual outreach programs. Featuring Jazz, Latin, French and original works, the dynamic husband/wife duo has performed on respected stages across 5 continents. Encompassing a multitude of cultures, eras and genres, Eleanor & Dario perform a wide variety of selections including “Sabor A Mi,” “Girl From Ipanema,” “Feeling Good,” and more!
“The Sinta plays with astonishing virtuosity, subtly beautiful phrasing and exquisite ensemble no matter how rhythmically complex the music is.” – Palm Beach Daily News
Sinta Quartet is on a mission to bring the versatility, homogeneity, and excitement of the saxophone to audiences everywhere. Strengthening an already palpable connection with its audience by performing entirely from memory, the quartet provides a fresh take on chamber music that is at once beautiful, virtuosic, and a completely interactive experience.
“Wonderfully imaginative… with a wide-ranging, anything-goes sense of fun.” – The Washington Post
Sonic Escape features Maria Kaneko Millar (violin) and Shawn Wyckoff (flute), a pair of Juilliard graduates whose hyper-instrumentals, stories, moves and original works have landed them on hundreds of stages across 45 North American states & provinces.