GWCC Will Present The Arensky Trio

WATERBURY — On Sunday, April 2, at 3 pm, The Arensky Trio will perform with works by Mozart, Arensky and  Shostakovich to commemorate Mozart’s 250th birthday and Shostakovich’s 100th.

The concert, sponsored by Greater Waterbury Classic Concerts (GWCC), will be held in MacDermid Hall, at Post University, 800 Country Club Road. A brief reception with the artists will follow the concert.

Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for senior citizens and full-time students, and $5 for children under 12.

Call WCC at 203-754-5590 for ticket reservations or more information. Tickets may also be purchased at Westbury Music, 686 Main Street, in Watertown. Unsold tickets will be available at the door.

The Arensky Piano Trio, featuring violinist Katalin Viszmeg, pianist Tamila Azadaliyeva, and cellist Neal Humphreys, formed as a tribute to pianist and composer Anton Stephanivich Arensky.

Ms Viszmeg is a native of Mako, Hungary, and has performed as a soloist with various ensemble throughout Hungary. She is violin principal of Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, a member of Sylveen String Quartet, and on the faculty of the Community Division of The Hartt School of Music.

Ms Azadaliyeva has received numerous awards for her music, and teaches piano in the Community Division of The Hartt School of Music, at Renbrook School, at University of New Haven, and at GWCC’s Summer Music Institute and Festival.

Mr Humphreys has performed in orchestras under the direction of Peter Nero and Jung Ho Pak, and taught at GWCC’s Summer Music Institute and Festival.

For more information about Greater Waterbury Classic Concerts, visit GrWtbyCC.org or call 203-754-5590.