Julian Milkis in Concert with Sima Kustanovich
“...simply the best clarinetist in the world!”
Nezavisimaya Gazeta in Moscow
St. Paul’s is pleased to present an afternoon concert by internationally renown clarinetist Julian Milkis with pianist Sima Kustanovich. In a world where the word “cross-over artist” is thrown around without much meaning, clarinetist Julian Milkis stands out as a true testament to this description as one of the most exciting and versatile artist performing today, and as one of the leading practitioners of his instrument. A rarity amongst clarinetists, Julian Milkis, the only student of the clarinet icon Benny Goodman, has garnered an international stature as a dazzling soloist, classical chamber musician, recitalist and jazz clarinetist.
Julian Milkis is a leading voice for his instrument in the field of jazz. One of his recent collaborations was with Benny Goodman’s old band-mate, Dick Hyman, who wrote and dedicated his Ragtime Concerto to Julian. The world premiere of this work took place in Helsinki, Finland in the fall of 2012. He also transcribed a number of the King of Swing’s classics for Mr. Milkis, providing a rare insight into the golden era of jazz.
Sima Kustanovich is equally at home as a solo pianist and chamber musician, collaborating with such ensembles as the Borodin String Quartet. She received a Masters in Music from the St. Petersburg Conservatory; she then joined its faculty and accepted a coveted appointment to the famed Leningrad Opera and Ballet Theater, working intensively with such luminaries as Mikhail Baryshnikov and Natalia Makarova.
She is currently on the faculties of Clark University, where she was appointed Distinguished Artist in 2008, and Walnut Hill School for Performing Arts. She is Co-Founder/Administrator of the Commonwealth Competition for Young Pianists, Music Director of Brown Bags for Kids at Mechanics Hall, and Founder/Director of the Neighborhood Music Program sponsored by Clark University.
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Date and Time
Sunday Mar 20, 2016
1:25 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
Sunday March 20th/
1:30 pm
Fees/Admission
$25/30/35 Early Bird
discount available
until March 5th
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