NEPTA News and Events
November 2022
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Dear Colleagues,
NEPTA’s season is already going strong! We’ve had two fantastic back-to-back events in October - a packed afternoon of Halloween performances, and Dr. Mathilde Handelsman’s presentation on the “Forgotten French Impressionists.” Our Halloween recitals had an unprecedented number of students participating. Many thanks to Shizue Sano, recital chair, and the volunteer teachers, for running everything so smoothly. Thanks as well to all the participating teachers who entered students in this recital.
Coming up in November, we look forward to our annual teachers’ masterclass with Tanya Gabrielian, and three outstanding NEPTA members performing. We also are looking forward to the Music for Hope recital, on Zoom. Many thanks to Diana Tetzlaff for running this program, and bringing hope to so many young students!
I look forward to seeing you all soon.
Best wishes,
Sivan Etedgee
President
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Tanya Gabrielian
November 21, 10:00am
Teachers' Master Class
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Hailed by the London Times as a “pianist of powerful physical and imaginative muscle”, Tanya Gabrielian has captivated audiences worldwide with her gripping performances. She has performed on four continents in acclaimed venues including Carnegie Hall in New York, Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., Sydney Opera House, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Wigmore Hall in London, and the Salle Cortot in Paris, with such orchestras as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Boston Pops, and London Sinfonia. In addition to the traditional concert stage, Tanya is passionate about inspiring new generations of musicians and music lovers in diverse settings, dedicated to community engagement, education, and activism through art.
Tanya’s interests have always been diverse. Admitted to Harvard University to study biomedical engineering at the age of sixteen, Tanya instead pursued a career in music, completing her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at the Royal Academy of Music in London, originally studying both piano and viola. Click here to read the full bio.
Performers for the Masterclass
Sandra Evans: Beethoven, Rondo in C Major, Op. 51, No. 1
Adam Merrill: Chopin, Ballade No. 1 in g minor
Simon Xu: Chopin, Ballade No. 4 in f minor
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Highlights from Halloween Recital
Congratulations to all of the students who participated in the Halloween Recitals on October 23. Enjoy these fun and spooky costumes!
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In Case You Missed It - Mathilde Handelsman |
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All of our virtual presentations have been recorded and are available for viewing on www.nepta.com/zoom. |
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Events
Zefira Trio
Eleanor Perrone, Piano
Olga Patramanska-Bell, Violin
Ashima Scripp, Cello
Sunday, November 6, 2022, 4:00 pm | Free
Sunday, November 13, 2022, 3:00 pm | Free
Sunday, November 20, 2022, 3:00 pm | Free
Program to incude Jennifer Higdon Piano Trio and Bedřich Smetana Piano Trio
Sounds of Stow
44th season with “Dona Nobis Pacem: Four Visions”
Barbara Jones, Artistic Director
Sunday, November 20, 2022, 2:00 pm
Littleton High School, 56 King Street, Littleton, MA 01460
Program information: Cesar Franck - Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra; J.S. Bach - selections from B-minor Mass: Gloria, Et in Terra Pax, Quoniam, Dona Nobis Pacem; Haydn - Agnus Dei, Dona Nobis Pacem from Harmoniemesse; Schubert - Agnus Dei, Dona Nobis Pacem from Grand Mass in E-flat; Beethoven - selections from Missa Solemnis: Benedictus, Agnus Dei, Dona Nobis Pacem
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It's time to let us know if you have any events in late December or January!
The deadline for submission is the 20th of each month for events to be included in the following newsletter. Further information about submitting your news or events can be found at: https://nepta.com/member-news-guidelines/
We look forward to hearing about your events!
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- The Music for Hope recitals will take place via Zoom on November 19 throughout the day. NEPTA members may view the recitals on the NEPTA Zoom page.
- The Susan B. Demb Grant is open for applications.
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The Grants-in-Aid program offers a total of eight $150 awards to students in need through the fiscal year ending May 31st. There are several awards still available. Please visit the Special Awards page on our website for more information about these programs. Contact Carol Chaffee with questions.
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We want to hear from you! If you are interested in writing an article for NEPTA's newsletter, please contact Ellie Perrone at e.pi@me.com. Suggestions for content:
- Creative Teaching Ideas
- Technology in the Studio
- Teaching Resources
- Inspiring Stories
- Pedagogy
- Repertoire, both familiar and unfamiliar
- Diversity in our studios
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Special Offers for NEPTA Members |
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Support a Local Business
Yesterday Service Sheet Music is offering NEPTA members a 10% discount off your sheet music purchase! Call or write to Rob Bethel (617-257-0982) with your order. |
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NEPTA Board of Directors, 2022-2023 |
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Officers
Directors
Bonnie Anderson
Anna Avetisyan
Joshua Del Dotto
Elena Drabkin
Nina Grimaldi
Rebecca Helm
Aleksandra Lvin
Margaret Cheng Tuttle
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