April 21st SZALON!

1.     Annika Fehling (guitar/voice) performs her songs with Robert Wahlström (piano/percussion) from the Visby International Centre for Composers in Visby, Gotland, Sweden

2.     Pianist Terry Eder performs Barcarolle Op. 60 by Frédéric Chopin, from her home studio in New York City

3.     Cellist Kwanyun Loo with pianist Joo Hee Kim perform Tchaikovsky's Pezzo Capriccioso, op. 62, from the Salon in Philadelphia

4.     Anonymous, the premiere ensemble of Commonwealth Youthchoirs perform Horizons by Peter Louis Van Dijk on the history of the San people of Southern Africa, Frank J. Van Atta, conductor, from the Salon

5.     Guitarist Raji Malik performs acoustic, Indian-influenced music medicine that creates a portal to foster interconnection and love, from the Salon

6.     Auger Contemporary Music Ensemble (Yiguo Zhang, violin, Evan Yoon, cello, Megan Xie, piano, coached by Linda Reichert) will perform the first movement of Cafe Music by Paul Schoenfield, from the Salon

7.     Composer/clarinetist Nadine B. Silverman, clarinetist Keith Spradlin, and pianist Aaron Hungerford will perform two of Nadine’s works: a nostalgic interlude and a high-octane show piece, from the Salon

8.     Timothy Schwarz performs Suite for Solo Violin by Simos Papanas, from the Salon

9.     Guitarist Nick Cutroneo performs Choros No. 1 by Heitor Villa-Lobos and Danza Caracteristica by Leo Brouwer, from the Salon

10.  Ted Davis (vocals) and Frank Butrey (guitar) perform a selection of jazz standards, from the Salon

11.  Bandoneonist/composer Leandro Ragusa & singer/pianist Laura Colángelo perform their own compositions “El Pez dorado” and Femitango” from Laura’s home in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Annika Fehling and Robert Wahlström

Welcome to the enchanting world of Annika Fehling, a Swedish singer-songwriter whose melodies resonate with the soul. Nestled in the heart of Visby, the capital city of the mystical island of Gotland, Annika's musical journey is as captivating as the landscapes that inspire her. In December 2019, Annika was honored with the prestigious Gotland Culture Prize, a testament to her profound impact on the local and international music scene. Annika's music knows no bounds, transcending borders and captivating audiences worldwide. With her exuberant guitar style and soul-stirring vocals, she has cultivated a devoted following across Germany, UK, Ireland, USA, and beyond. With 14 CD albums to her credit, including the critically acclaimed "Rust&Gold" and "Fireflies," Annika's musical legacy continues to inspire generations. Through Songwriters Retreats, Living Room concert series, and the Visbyfestival, she nurtures a thriving community of artists and music enthusiasts.

Website: https://www.annikafehling.com
Paypal:annika@annikafehling.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annika.fehling/
Instagram: https:// www.instagram.com/annikafehling
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/annikafehling1
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6O9WfhEEUmehRXedGCeKeC?si=2YEGl3aaT-ebzZCZzfTuaQ
Annika Fehling Trio -  https://open.spotify.com/artist/6HGXrH3uDKt1PGjRQxxCKz?si=1OafNeM0TqiV9AriAL9REw

Robert Wahlström is a pianist, percussionist, produce and composer, writing for film, theatre and more. He performs live with electronica as well as folk music. Recently went to India and was invited to collaborate with the Bauls of Bengal. As a drummer, he often plays on a framedrum from the northern forests, to bring the ecstatic feeling of life and nature to people. 

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Terry Eder

Pianist Terry Eder has performed to audience and critical acclaim in France, Italy, Germany, Canada, the U.S., China and Singapore, as well as major halls in NYC, including Carnegie’s Zankel Hall and Lincoln Center. The critics described her recital at Alice Tully Hall as a “fascinating performance full of life and risk.” She was further described as “a big pianist with big ideas and a warmly engaging rapport." She has given master classes and lecture/recitals at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., the Oberlin Conservatory and the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory in Singapore, among other places. She has released three CDs, including a Bartók disc that was featured in Gramophone Magazine and on David Dubal’s radio show: The Piano Matters. She is the founder and artistic director of Key Pianists, a concert series at Carnegie Hall., where she presents seasoned and inspiring performers.  She and her husband commissioned and produced the opera MILA: Great Sorcerer, composed by Andrea Clearfield. At her website, you may listen to and purchase her CDs and find out more. Please visit www.terryeder.com.

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Kwanyun Loo and Joo Hee Kim

Kwanyun Loo, age 13, is an eighth grader at Rosa International Middle School. He began cello lessons at the age of 4. A student of Amy Barston, his other cello teachers included Clancy Newman, Alex Veltman and Gloria DePasquale. Kwanyun made his solo orchestra debut with the Ambler Symphony Orchestra at 11 as a winner of the Elmer and Louise Menges Scholarship, and has since won other competitions, including the Lyra Music Youth Competition and Rowan String Ensemble Concerto Competition; as their competition winner, Kwanyun most recently soloed with the Main Line Symphony Orchestra, Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra, and Old York Road Symphony Orchestra. Kwanyun performed in masterclasses with Yumi Kendall, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, David Geber, Raman Ramakrishnan, and the Takács Quartet, and in many concerts at the Heifetz International Music Institute 2022 and 2023 Summer Programs. Kwanyun also regularly performs orchestra and chamber music as a member of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, the Settlement Music School’s Advanced Study Chamber Program, and the Temple University, Center for Gifted Young Musicians Program. Kwanyun has been a recipient of the Settlement Music School Pre-Advanced and Advanced Study Ensemble Scholarships. He is a proud member of the PMAY Artists’ Initiative since 2021. Outside of music, Kwanyun enjoys math, computer programming, chess, tennis, and basketball with friends.

YouTube: @kwanyunloo8812
Instagram: @kwanyunloo

Joo Hee Kim is an experienced accompanist who began her career in Korea in 1998 playing for college choirs, vocalists, instrumentalists and opera. In 2013, she immigrated to the United States to pursue an advanced degree at Temple University. Kim holds a bachelor of music in piano performance in Korea and a master of music degree in piano accompanying and opera coaching from Temple University. She studied with Lambert Orkis, Valery Ryvkin, and Dr. Charles Abramovic. Kim has worked at the Philadelphia International Music Festival (PIMF), Boheme Opera NJ. Recently, she has been working at Temple University Vocal and Opera, Temple Music Prep, Philadelphia Music Alliance for Youth (PMAY) Artist Initiative, Pennsylvania Girlchoir and Emmanuel Presbyterian Church.

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The Anonymous

The Anonymous is the premier ensemble of Commonwealth Youthchoirs. Members are selected for this elite ensemble from the Pennsylvania Girlchoir and Keystone State Boychoir. This select group made its debut with The Philadelphia Orchestra in Carnegie Hall in April 2018. While at Carnegie Hall, the Anonymous had the opportunity to give a private mini performance for Maestro Yannick Nezet Seguin, who described their singing as "truly extraordinary." The ensemble has performed Mozart Requiem, Brahms Liebeslieder Walzer Op. 52, and the Fauré Requiem.

Visit us at cychoirs.org or follow our Instagram accounts: @findyourinstrument, @pennsylvaniagirlchoir, 
@keystonestateboychoir

https://www.youtube.com/@CommonwealthYouthchoirs

Raji Malik

Raji Malik has performed and recorded hard rock and instrumental Indian-influenced music in the Philadelphia area for the past 30 years.  He is self-taught and started playing guitar when he was 19.  Malik’s initial musical influences were the great rock guitarists Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), Jimi Hendrix, and David Gilmour (Pink Floyd).  Then he discovered Shakti, featuring 3 masterful Indian musicians and guitar legend John Mclaughlin playing a modified sitar-like acoustic guitar. Malik promptly put away his electric guitar and immersed himself in the pure tones of the acoustic guitar.  Malik finds deep inspiration from many brilliant “Modern Fingerstyle” guitarists who are all disciples of the late Michael Hedges, who reinvented the acoustic guitar with his harmonic percussive playing.  Malik hopes that his music brings peace, healing, and inspiration. May this music bring you a deeper appreciation of your goodness and a tangible sense of interconnection.  May we all continue to challenge ourselves to grow with honest self-reflection so that we may more clearly channel love.  That is why we are here.

Support Raji: https://venmo.com/u/Raji-Malik
Website: https://www.rajimalik.com/
Streaming: https://rajimalik.hearnow.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RajiMalikMusic?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rajimalik88?igsh=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg%3D%3D

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Auger Contemporary Music Ensemble

The Benjamin Auger Memorial Contemporary Music Ensemble is a Settlement Music School advanced studies ensemble of talented high school musicians who are interested in exploring the music of living composers. Evan Yoon has been playing cello for 8 years; after recently moving to Philadelphia from Arizona, he currently studies with Derek Barnes.  Pianist Megan Xie, an incoming student at the University of Pennsylvania, has received recognition in many competitions, including the MTNA Pennsylvania State Competition, the Tri-County Youth Festival and the Elite International Music Competition.  She currently studies with Natalie Zhu. Violinist Yiguo Zhang has also won prizes at many competitions, including  from the Bösendorfer Youth Festival, Bucks County Youth Concerto Competition, and Charleston International Music Competition. He currently studies with Shelley Beard at Settlement Music School

Nadine B. Silverman, Keith Spradlin, and Aaron Hungerford

Nadine B. Silverman is a composer–clarinetist with a deep connection to human emotions and how they interact with the world around us. She is a passionate musician and teacher whose music has been performed by students and professionals across the country and internationally. Her first wind ensemble work, Hope Through the Dark, was awarded the 2o23 Alex Shapiro prize from the International Alliance for Women in Music. Nadine’s music has been featured by large ensembles, chamber groups, and individual students at many festivals and universities, including two upcoming world premieres at the International Clarinet Association’s annual ClarinetFest in Dublin, Ireland. Through her music, she strives to create a larger chamber repertoire for the clarinet and concert band that is accessible and meaningful to all levels of performers.

Website: nadinesilverman.com

Instagram: @nadine.clarinet

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PayPal: nadinesilvermanmusic@gmail.com

Venmo: @Nadine-Silverman 

Keith Spradlin is a clarinetist currently pursuing a Doctorate in music performance at Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. He holds a bachelor’s in music performance from the University of Alabama and a master’s in music performance from Southern Illinois University. As a performer, Keith has performed with notable orchestras in the Southeast including the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra and the Tupelo Symphony Orchestra. In Illinois, he was a part of the Outside the Box New Music Festival performing with Eric Mandat. He currently holds the position of Adjunct Professor of Clarinet at Ocean County College.

Aaron Hungerford, pianist, maintains a busy schedule of collaborative performances. He is a recent graduate of West Chester University, having earned B.M. degrees in piano performance and music education. A native of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Aaron has studied with Janet Maass Fitz, Lauren Athey-Janka, Vincent Craig, and Igor Resnianski. While at WCU, Aaron played in the university’s Wind Ensemble as principal keyboardist and served as pianist for many of the university’s choirs. Aaron enjoys collaborations with faculty, alumni, and students from WCU, Elizabethtown College, Temple University, and the Peabody Institute. He now serves in positions at Big Spring High School as the long-term substitute choral director, and at Asbury United Methodist Church as the contemporary worship leader.

Instagram: @aaronhungerford

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Timothy Schwarz

Since his solo debut with the legendary Philadelphia Orchestra at age nine, violinist Timothy Schwarz has had a brilliant career as a soloist, chamber musician, and pedagogue. His many accomplishments include solo and chamber music CD’s under the Naxos, Albany, Centaur and IBM labels. Schwarz served as an Artistic Ambassador for the United States from 1996 – 2001, bringing American music throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. These tours started a decades-long dedication to performing American compositions, with an emphasis on female and minority composers. An avid educator, Schwarz is currently Associate Professor and Head of Strings at Rowan University, Visiting Professor of Performance at the London College of Music, President of the New Jersey chapter of the America String Teachers Association, and Artistic Director of Techne Music. He owns several fine violins, including a J. B. Vuillaume, a Carlo Antonio Testore, and a Leandro Bisiach.

www.TimothySchwarz.com

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Nick Cutroneo

Known for being a "communicative player with natural musicality," American classical guitarist Nick Cutroneo is a sought-after performer and pedagogue onstage and online.  Nick studied with world renowned guitarist Antigoni Goni at the Juilliard Pre-College division and went on to study at the Hartt School of Music for his Bachelors & Masters degrees in Classical Guitar Performance, studying with guitar pedagogue Richard Provost and completed the Long Term Suzuki Pedagogy program. An active performer, educator and content creator, Nick has toured extensively throughout the United States and Italy both as a soloist and chamber musician while maintaining an active teaching studio, and online streaming presence.  Nick provides lectures and masterclasses to guitar societies and guitar programs and can also be found on his social media accounts with videos and live streaming practice and performance sessions on YouTube and TikTok (@nickcutroneo) and on twitch.tv/guitarshreda

Website: www.nickcutroneo.com
Recordings: https://www.nickcutroneo.com/shop 
Donate: https://account.venmo.com/u/nick-cutroneo
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/guitarshreda
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickcutroneo
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Instagram: https://instagram.com/nickcutroneo
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nickcutroneo
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nickcutroneo
Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/nickcutroneo
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Py4CilcsssauyeTtIaBSX
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/nick-cutroneo/
YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/browse/UC4p8-bUw4Hn9kjThGBSD6IA
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B08M94DG5X

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Ted Davis and Fred Butrey

A 2018 Boston-Philly transplant, singer Ted Davis has performed at the Vermont Jazz Center, Interplay Jazz at Endicott College, and multiple cabaret rooms in the Boston/ Cambridge area. He released his first album of standards, My Favorite Year, in 2003 with musicians Maggie Scott, John Repucci, and Gary Johnson. Ted joined producer Rebecca Parris and composer Louise van Aarsen in singing “Forever” on Louise's internationally acclaimed 2012 release, Destiny, and has reprised the trio in live performances on radio and television. A student of SheiIa Jordan, Maggie Scott, Dena DeRose, Fred Haas, Rebecca Parris, and Carol Sloane, he was also a participant in the 2010 International Cabaret Conference at Yale.In 2011, he and playwright/actor/singer Maeve Spain performed their show, Alone Together, Again, to a sold-out house at the Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center. The pair rejoined forces for their jazz cabaret productions, Kiss Her Now (2015) and Old Friends (2017) in sold-out shows at Newburyport's Black Box Theater. In between, Ted and actor/singer Ashley Lieberman performed their show, Lies and Other Truths, to a packed house at Club Café in Boston (2016). He has been described by Boston jazz doyen Maggie Scott as a "sensitive and lyrical singer with a penchant for interpretation." Says Rebecca Parris, "Ted Davis... possesses a lovely spirit, lovely voice, and a love for the American songbook."

www.teddavismusic.com

A truly exciting presence, Frank Butrey has been stirring audiences for many years with his powerful, original compositions. Frank Butrey graduated from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Guitar Performance and Studio Teaching. He studied classical guitar under the expert tutelage of Dimitri Erdely. Frank studied jazz improvisation, composition and arranging with Basil Ronzitti, Ed Flanagan and Steve Giordano. While living in Erie, PA., he was the founder and president of the Erie Jazz Cooperative, which hosted several successful concert series. A fixture on the Erie scene, Frank led the Depot Street Jazz Quartet, performed with diverse ensembles such as 18 Strings (guitar trio), Reach (jazz quintet), and was featured as a guest soloist with Concourse, Basil Ronzitti, Bruce Johnstone, Floyd Williams, Mark Gridley, the Edinboro University and Allegheny College jazz bands, and many more. He was the first call guitarist for the Erie Philharmonic Orchestra and the Chautauqua Symphony. Butrey has backed artists such as Bobby Vinton, Englebert Humperdink, Marvin Hamlisch and others. Most notably, Mr. Butrey was the leader and chief composer/arranger for the critically acclaimed trio, Field Theory. The band included David Blaetz on bass and Rick Lopez or Matt Ferguson on drums. This dynamic trio opened for Woody Shaw, James Blood Ulmer, Suzanne Vega, Leroy Jenkins, Airto and Flora Purim, Oliver Lake, and Richie Cole. Field Theory released the recording, "Life and Times", on the Lust for Toys label. They were televised in concert for the PBS station WQLN. Residing in Philadelphia since 1987, Frank co-founded the jazz trio, Triception and led the quartet, Burn Unit. He currently has an active career performing at many well-known venues, concerts, jazz festivals, private affairs and other settings. Frank is a faculty member of the Conservatory of Musical Arts in Haddonfield New Jersey. He is proud to release his new recording, "Malicious Delicious."

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Leandro Ragusa and Laura Colángelo

Leandro Ragusa is a composer and arranger for different ensembles in Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, New York and Montreal. Specialized in chamber ensembles, Leandro has conceived numerous recording productions for these types of ensembles.

For further information, please visit https://www.leandroragusa.com/   

You can support Leandro’s artistry through Zelle ‘Lhragusa@gmail.com’

Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@leaba74

Laura Colángelo is a composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist, she began her professional career at the age of 9, recording for the EMI ODEON.  At the age of 21 she settled in Miami, hired by SONY Music under the name of Laura D`ana. Since then she performed in the most prestigious stages and festivals in Argentina and the world, both as part of different tango casts as well as performing her own compositions.