Gary Graffman - Pianist
at the Wesley Monumental Church in Calhoun Square
Savannah, Georgia

Renowned pianist Gary Graffman will be performing works from his upcoming concert at Ravinia in Chicago this summer. A major figure in the music world since winning the prestigious Levintritt Award in 1949, Mr. Graffman has played the most demanding works in piano literature. After an injury in 1979, his performances now are from a brilliant repertoire of concertos written for the left hand alone.

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Concert #1 - September 29, 2007

Marina Lomazov - Pianist
at the Lucas Theatre

Praised by the critics as "a diva of the piano" (Salt Lake City), "a mesmerizing risk taker" (Cleveland) and "simply spectacular" (Chicago), this Ukrainian-American pianist is one of the most passionate and charismatic performers on the concert scene today.

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Concert #2 - November 17, 2007

Charles Wadsworth & Friends
at the Trustees Theater

Famed as a gifted pianist, a convivial host and a discriminating impresario, Wadsworth has been applauded and honored throughout the world. His "friends" are distinguished musicians. In this concert he will be accompanied by the well-known cellist Edward Arron and the Chiara Quartet. The program includes work by Haydn, Schubert, and Osvaldo.

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Concert #3 - December 1, 2007

Charles Wadsworth & Friends
at the Lucas Theatre

Encore Charles!

Appearing with a trio of world famous musicians: Jeremy Denk, piano, Soovin Kim, violin, and Edward Arron, cello. Wadsworth is a great local favorite, performing here 12 times in the past three years. Denk is a winner of the coveted Avery Fisher Career Grant, and Kim has been acclaimed worldwide for his exciting style. The program features works by Bach, Ives, Liszt and Dvorak.

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Concert #4 - January 12, 2008

Hong Xu - Pianist
at the Lucas Theatre

The career of 24 year old Hong Xu took a sharp upward turn this year. Not only was his Carnegie Hall debut a huge success, but eight days later he performed the Rachmaninoff Concerto No. 3 at Juilliard under the baton of Vladimir Ashkenazy. The New York Times critic wrote, "Mr. Xu's playing was lithe and elegant. He subtly shaped lines without exaggeration, and his fast passagework was precise and buoyant. He was revealed as an insightful musician of limitless potential."

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Concert #5 - February 2, 2008

Charles Wadsworth & Friends
at the Trustees Theater

With Wendy Chen, piano, Chee-Yun, violin & Edward Arron, cello. All of these "friends" have appeared in Savannah, and the city eagerly welcomes them back. Their separate international careers are shining with success, and when they play together, the result is musical magic. Works by Stravinsky, Villa-Lobos, Schoenfield and Mendelssohn are on the program.

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Concert #6 - February 23, 2008

Dmitri Levkovich - Pianist
at the Lucas Theatre

Described as one of the most promising talents of today, Levkovich made his New York debut in the fall of 2006 at the Weill Recital Hall of Carnegie Hall. In 2007 he won top honors as a Chopin interpreter at the International Cleveland Competition. This will be his third appearance in Savannah.

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Concert #7 - April 12, 2008

Charles Wadsworth & Friends
at the Lucas Theatre

Appearing with Edward Arron, cellist and The Miró Quartet. More than anyone else, Wadsworth has shown that the chamber music repertory is a wealth of pleasure. Appearing in all four of Wadsworth concerts in 2007-2008, Arron has been appointed Associate Artistic Director of these events.

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Concert #8 - April 26, 2008

Ran Dank, pianist
at the Trustees Theater

First Prize Winner of the 2008 Hilton Head International Piano Competition to play in Savannah Solo and with local Quartet. Ran Dank prevailed in the competition over nearly 100 entrants from around the world. At age 25, he has won other high honors in his native Israel, London, Belgium and the United States including first prize in the Gina Bachauer Competition. Joining Ran Dank in the "Trout" Quintet will be Terry Moore, violin; Gretchen Frazier, viola; Sarah Schenkman, cello; and Stephen Rickett, bass.

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