Renowned violinist Maxim Vengerov and piano prodigy Polina Osetinskaya join the Nazareth University Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of maestro Raul Munguia, for a once-in-a-generation concert at Nazareth’s Glazer Music Performance Center’s Beston Hall on Thursday, November 21, at 7:30 p.m. The one-night-only performance, presented by Dawn Lipson & Nazareth University’s School of Music, is a Nazareth Changemaker Series concert and showcases the passion and virtuosity of these world-celebrated artists as they play Jean Sibelius’ Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47, and Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. The concert will also feature the world premiere of “Entering the Atmosphere” (2024, ca.8’) by Nazareth School of Music composition student Maxwell Ruscio ‘24. Tickets can be purchased online from the Nazareth Arts Center Box Office at https://www2.naz.edu/artscenter/tickets. Contact the Box Office for more information at 585-389-2068 or boxoffice@naz.edu.
“This concert marks Vengerov and Polina’s first appearance in Rochester, New York,” says Raul Munguia, music director and conductor of the Nazareth University Symphony Orchestra. “This event will undoubtedly mark a pivotal moment for our program.” Renowned for his profound interpretations and dazzling technique, Vengerov’s artistry perfectly complements Osetinskaya’s emotive and nuanced playing. Together, they create an unforgettable musical dialogue, captivating audiences with their seamless interplay and profound musicality. Vengerov and Osetinskaya performed together at Carnegie Hall in 2022 and 2023 to rave reviews.
In addition to performing the concert, Vengerov and Osetinskaya will spend three additional days at Nazareth’s School of Music, teaching master classes for the violin and piano studios. Munguia says opportunities like this are rare for students. Nazareth’s School of Music also is offering middle and high school orchestra students the chance to attend a master class free of charge, as part of the School of Music’s community outreach efforts on Wednesday, November 20, at 12:30 p.m.
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