DANCE OFF!
Acclaimed sibling musicians Emmanuel Borowsky (violin) and Elizabeth Borowsky (piano) present a musical "dance off." Are you ready?
Program
Tempo di Minuetto | Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962)
Minuet in G, Op. 14/1 | Ignacy Jan Paderewski (1860–1941)
Allegro Vivo (from Sonata for Violin and Piano) | Claude Debussy (1868–1918)
Mazurka in G minor, Op. 24 No. 1 | Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849)
Chopin 2010 | Elizabeth Borowsky
Oberek | Romuald Twardowski (b. 1930)
Selection of Jigs and Reels | arr. Emmanuel Borowsky
- Intermission -
Three Dances in the Folk Style: Chinese, Israeli, Columbian | Elizabeth and Emmanuel Borowsky
Tarantella (from Venezia e Napoli) | Franz Liszt (1811–1886)
Spanish Rhapsody for Solo Violin, Op. 9 | Jaroslav Vaněček (1920–2012)
Cleaning House (from Yoshiyahu) | James Lee III (b. 1975)
Yiddish Fantasy | arr. Meira Warschauer (b. 1949)
Minuet in G, Op. 14/1 | Ignacy Jan Paderewski (1860–1941)
Allegro Vivo (from Sonata for Violin and Piano) | Claude Debussy (1868–1918)
Mazurka in G minor, Op. 24 No. 1 | Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849)
Chopin 2010 | Elizabeth Borowsky
Oberek | Romuald Twardowski (b. 1930)
Selection of Jigs and Reels | arr. Emmanuel Borowsky
- Intermission -
Three Dances in the Folk Style: Chinese, Israeli, Columbian | Elizabeth and Emmanuel Borowsky
Tarantella (from Venezia e Napoli) | Franz Liszt (1811–1886)
Spanish Rhapsody for Solo Violin, Op. 9 | Jaroslav Vaněček (1920–2012)
Cleaning House (from Yoshiyahu) | James Lee III (b. 1975)
Yiddish Fantasy | arr. Meira Warschauer (b. 1949)
Brief Biographical Notes
He brought forth a celebration of fire and temperament, as well as immense sensitivity, wonderfully flowing chants and a pliant tone. He is a remarkable talent.” The German Heidelberg Rhein-Neckar Zeitung's assessment of American violinist Emmanuel Borowsky has been echoed by audiences and media in over 37 countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Borowsky has been featured as soloist with orchestras including the Tianjin, Poznan, and Katowice Symphony Orchestras, Young German Orchestra, Siauliai Chamber Orchestra, St. Christopher Orchestra of Vilnius, Jordan National Conservatory Orchestra, and Gettysburg Chamber Orchestra. His performance with the Polish Camerata was broadcast internationally by POL-SAT. In March 2018, he premiered Yoshiyahu, a violin concerto by acclaimed composer James Lee III, with the Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra. Emmanuel's love of music is manifested in his educational work with aspiring musicians. Each summer, he teaches violin and chamber music at the esteemed Intermuse International Music Institute and Festival USA. He is on the faculty of Towson University, and also teaches privately in Baltimore. Borowsky holds degrees from the Icelandic Academy of the Arts, Indiana University (B.M., M.M.) and University of Maryland (D.M.A). In September 2018, Dr. Borowsky toured Lithuania, performing recitals and giving masterclasses in major cities. The tour culminated in an internationally-televised performance of the world premiere of Giedrius Kuprevicius’ “Star of David” Chamber Symphony.
Elizabeth Borowsky enjoys a vibrant career as solo and collaborative pianist, composer, and educator. “She is an engaging performer and can draw even the most reluctant audience member into her spell.” (Fidelio). Elizabeth has performed in distinguished venues and festivals spanning over thirty countries, including Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, the Beethoven House, Penderecki European Music Center, Concerti di Primavera, Klavierwoche International, and UNESCO's "Local Music Heritage in the Age of Globalization.” Performances with orchestras include the Polish Camerata, Tianjin Symphony Orchestra, St. Christopher Orchestra, Šiauliai Chamber Orchestra, Young German Symphony Orchestra, Israeli Soloists Orchestra, Lublin Philarmonic Orchestra, and Gettysburg Chamber Orchestra, among others. As composer, Elizabeth’s works have been performed by the Tianjin Philharmonic (China), Šiauliai Chamber Orchestra (Lithuania), King David String Ensemble (Israel), and the Cumanayagua Concert Orchestra (Cuba). She has recorded CDs and DVDs of standard literature, works by living composers, and her own original compositions for ICRecords. She holds degrees from Indiana University Bloomington, Towson University, and Trinity College of Music (London). Elizabeth serves as Executive Director of the Intermuse International Music Institute and Festival USA, an annual solo and chamber music summer program for high school and college musicians.
Elizabeth Borowsky enjoys a vibrant career as solo and collaborative pianist, composer, and educator. “She is an engaging performer and can draw even the most reluctant audience member into her spell.” (Fidelio). Elizabeth has performed in distinguished venues and festivals spanning over thirty countries, including Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, the Beethoven House, Penderecki European Music Center, Concerti di Primavera, Klavierwoche International, and UNESCO's "Local Music Heritage in the Age of Globalization.” Performances with orchestras include the Polish Camerata, Tianjin Symphony Orchestra, St. Christopher Orchestra, Šiauliai Chamber Orchestra, Young German Symphony Orchestra, Israeli Soloists Orchestra, Lublin Philarmonic Orchestra, and Gettysburg Chamber Orchestra, among others. As composer, Elizabeth’s works have been performed by the Tianjin Philharmonic (China), Šiauliai Chamber Orchestra (Lithuania), King David String Ensemble (Israel), and the Cumanayagua Concert Orchestra (Cuba). She has recorded CDs and DVDs of standard literature, works by living composers, and her own original compositions for ICRecords. She holds degrees from Indiana University Bloomington, Towson University, and Trinity College of Music (London). Elizabeth serves as Executive Director of the Intermuse International Music Institute and Festival USA, an annual solo and chamber music summer program for high school and college musicians.