2009/10/07

Kennedy Center: Kazakhstan's Gaukhar Murzabekova + Amir Tebenikhin


Date: October 7, 2009 (Wednesday)
Time: 7:30 P.M. (90 minutes, no intermissions)
Place: Terrace of the Kennedy Center (directions)
Tickets: Free but required by and available from only the presenter: call (202) 460-8362 or email almat@kazakhembus.com

The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan presents a brilliant Kazakh duo.

Gaukhar Murzabekova, violinist, has won acclaim domestically and internationally. She studied under the late maestro David Oistrakh and has appeared with Sviatoslav Richter, Natalia Gutman, Yo-Yo Ma, and Oleg Kagan.

Amir Tebenikhin, pianist, has won top prizes in European competitions. He has perfomed with renowned orchestras around the world.

Program:
  • Schumann: Piano Sonata No. 3 in F minor "Concerto Without Orchestra" (Op. 14)
  • Franck: Sonata in A major for violin and piano
  • Vieuxtemps: "Reverie" (Op. 22)
  • Castelnuovo-Tedesco: "Figaro" variations from Rossini's Barber of Seville
Sponsors: Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan

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