“Smolina displayed full command… playing with vigor and vitality… sure of technique and subtle phrasing. She produced dazzling effects… brought the audience close to frenzy.” Sarasota Herald Tribune
Experience the refreshing musical inspiration at the height of the summer as the internationally acclaimed piano virtuoso and stunningly elegant Svetlana Smolina is back by popular demand with a program of sizzling Romantic music on Sunday, August 10 at 2 PM after having received two Lincoln Hall standing ovations last season. Hailed by ARCA piano aficionados as “the best they’ve ever heard”, don’t miss her triumphant return to Lincoln Hall!
Her artistry speaks volumes and her captivating performances and impeccable technique have earned standing ovations worldwide. Acclaimed as “mesmerizing and dynamic” by the NY Times and for her “luxuriant tone” by the LA Times, Svetlana’s program of Romantic masterpieces will be glorious and memorable.
Known for her “energy and fire” & “subtle phrasing”, the stunningly talented Svetlana Smolina is a highly sought-after world-renowned classical pianist who has performed, recorded, and collaborated with famous musicians in major world music centers, performing with orchestras and in recitals worldwide to extended standing ovations as “she produced dazzling effects… and brought the audience close to frenzy.”
Following the concert, Meet the Artist at the Wine & Cheese reception from 4 to 6 PM at the Red Brick Gallery and Gift Shop for the Exhibit of Artisans 3: Jewelry, Photography & Watercolors featuring Susan Ferrandiz, Jeweler – Dennis Keyes, photographer – Angela Hardwick, painter. Opening Reception Sunday, August 10, 4 – 6 PM, after the concert of pianist Svetlana Smolina at 2 PM in Lincoln Hall.
An exhibit of jewelry, watercolors and photography interweaving visions of color, patterns and light from nature, inspired by the richness of world cultures from their travels – Susan Ferrandiz living in Latin American and Asia, Angela Hardwick’s gardens in her native England and from world travel, and Dennis Keyes’ exploration of the culture of Mexico and fascination with the mythology of myriad cultures.
ARCA is grateful for the very generous support of Dan and Karen Mortland, sponsoring the return of Svetlana Smolina to the Lincoln Hall Steinway.
Tickets: Adults $25, Members $20 – And a SPECIAL TICKET OFFER for Students from K through College for FREE TICKETS – and adults accompanying them at the Membership price/$20.
To reserve, call 724-659-3153 to pay by cash or check at the door – or buy online here. WALK-INS Welcome!
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Hailed for being “Simply flawless” (Toronto Performing Arts Examiner) and “a true miracle “(Zapolyarnaya Pravda), producing “dazzling effects”, SVETLANA SMOLINA has performed with orchestras and in recitals and chamber music worldwide.
Notable appearances with notable appearances the Mariinsky Orchestra at Carnegie Hall, New York Philharmonic at Avery Fisher, Pittsburgh Symphony, St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Orchestra National de France, Dublin Philharmonic, South Florida Symphony, Odessa and Nizhny Novgorod Philharmonic, New Florida Philharmonic, Shreveport Symphony, New York Chamber Orchestra.
A frequent guest at festivals worldwide, Ms. Smolina has performed at the Salzburg Festival, Hollywood Bowl, Ravinia Rising Stars, White Nights, Maggio Musicale, Mikkeli, Ruhr, Moscow Easter, Rotterdam Phillips Gergiev, International Gilmore, Settimane Musicali di Stresa, Michelangeli, Hennessy Artists Series at Hanoi Opera House, The Voice of Music in Upper Galilee.
She also has performed in Royal Covent Garden Opera, Mariinsky 3 Concert Hall, Tchaikovsky Moscow Conservatory, Mozarteum, Merkin Hall, Kravis Center, NJPAC, Yellow Lounge Berlin, Gulbenkian Foundation, Grand Artists Series in Tel-Aviv, Academia Santa Cecilia in Rome, Corfu Festival in Greece, New Names and D. Sakharov Festival in Russia.
Of her performance of Scriabin, New York Times, Paul Griffiths wrote, “Svetlana Smolina created a storming, breathing piano in Scriabin’s Fantasy in B minor…”
Recent recordings include Stravinsky’s Igor Stravinsky Les noces (Valery Gergiev, conductor on Decca/Phillips and on Mariinsky Label which received ICMA award).
In addition, she has a recording of solo Chopin Album for the Chopin iTunes Project, Benjamin Britten Young Apollo live recording from Walt Disney Hall for BCM+D record, Scriabin CD on Pentatone Oxingale Records and many broadcasts for NPR, WQXR New York, BBC, PBS, RAI, Kultura TV and other networks.
Svetlana is a Piano Visiting Professor at London Performing Academy of Music and has been appointed Piano Program Director at the Piano Conservatory, European Academy of Fine Arts. During recent tours internationally to perform concertos and in recital as in tours to China and Singapore, among others, Svetlana has given masterclasses for students.
Svetlana Smolina studied at Indiana University with Professor Alexander Toradze, joining his famed Toradze Piano Studio; at Balakirev Music College with Natalia Fish, at Oberlin Conservatory with Monique Duphil, at Brussels Royal Conservatory with Eugeny Mogilevsky and at University of Michigan with Arthur Greene where she received her DMA.
Here in Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto.
ARIVE EARLY & EXPLORE FOXBURG!
Plan to Make a Day of it in beautiful Foxburg!
Following the concert, Meet the Artist at the Wine & Cheese reception from 4 to 6 PM at the Red Brick Gallery and Gift Shop for the Exhibit of Artisans 3: Jewelry, Photography & Watercolors featuring Susan Ferrandiz, Jeweler – Dennis Keyes, photographer – Angela Hardwick, watercolorist. Opening Reception Sunday, August 10, 4 – 6 PM, after the concert of pianist Svetlana Smolina at 2 PM in Lincoln Hall. Opening Reception Sunday, August 10, 4 – 6 PM, after the concert of pianist Svetlana Smolina at 2 PM in Lincoln Hall. The exhibit runs weekends July 11 – August 17.
An exhibit of jewelry, watercolors and photography interweaving visions of color, patterns and light from nature, inspired by the richness of world cultures from their travels – Susan Ferrandiz living in Latin American and Asia, Angela Hardwick’s gardens in her native England and from world travel, and Dennis Keyes’ exploration of the culture of Mexico and fascination with the mythology of myriad cultures.
Before the concert enjoy a walk along the Allegheny River trail or rent bicycles or have a pontoon ride with Foxburg Tours.
Have lunch at the Allegheny Grille with seating overlooking the Allegheny River.
Or for more casual fare, at Foxburg Pizza with salads, sandwiches and pizza. Save time to enjoy wine tasting and time on their patio at the newly renovated Foxburg Wine Cellars
Plan to make it a weekend and spend the night in the newly remodeled and elegant Foxburg Inn.
