Internationally acclaimed pianist Olga Vinokur will perform at The Floyd Center for the Arts (220 Parkway Lane South, Floyd) and the Virginia’s Blue Ridge Music Festival at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 31.
A dynamic performer on the classical and contemporary music scene who the New York Times said is gaining recognition for “the strength and consistency of her artistry,” has appeared in U.S. and internationally as recitalist, with orchestra and chamber musician in major venues including Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Bargemusic, Merkin Hall, Town Hall in New York, Shangai Oriental Art Center in Shangai, Rudolfinum’s Dvorak Hall and Municipal House’s Smetana Hall in Prague, King’s Place in London, among many others.
Ms. Vinokur was a featured artist in the London Chamber Music Society, EuroArts Festival in Prague, Prague Chamber Music Society, Young Artist Festival in Russia, Woodstock Mozart Festival in USA, Israeli “Music in Galilee” Radio Music Festival, Rolfs Piano Festival in USA, International Piano Festivals in Paris and Canary Islands of Spain among many others. Ms. Vinokur participated in Tel-Hai International Piano Master-classes in Israel where she was awarded a prize in honor of Ada Caspi.
She is a frequent performer at Bargemusic in New York where she played solo recitals and chamber concerts, which included the world premieres.
Ms. Vinokur is presented in the film documentary “Women of Music,” a classical music series on Bravo TV station in Canada, which features interviews and performances with today’s top classical performers from around the world. She has been heard on WNYC’s “Soundcheck” in New York, BBC in London, the Israeli “Voice of Music” radio station, Czech National Radio, Dutch radio, National radio of France and Switzerland, Russian National Public Radio among others. She has been a recipient of numerous awards and prizes.
Tickets are $25 for adults, and $15 for students, in advance. Attendees may purchase tickets at the door ($30, $20), online at floydartcenter.org or (540) 745-2784.
A reception will immediately follow concert. The Center is offering 10 free student tickets on a first-come first-served basis. Those students interested should contact Jeff Liverman at jeff@floydartcenter.org.
For more information about The Floyd Center for the Arts: visit FloydArtCenter.org or call 540-745-2784