Arts Global

Swiss Global (the Swiss branch of Arts Global) supported an orchestral concert presented by Camerata Venia on 14 November 2013 in Geneva. Conducted by music director Gleb Skvortsov (pictured right), the unique concert featured works Mahler's Kindertotenlieder, Schoenberg's Verklärte Nacht and Webern arrangements of Bach works.

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Arts Global was in Bern, Switzerland in September for a special evening of music and visual art. In honor of the 90th birthday of esteemed Swiss art collector and curator Eberhard Kornfeld (pictured left), on 23 September the Foundation's partner orchestra, L'OIG (The International Orchestra of Geneva) performed Mozart's Serenade No. 10 -- the Gran Partita -- with guest conductor Karl-Anton Rickenbacher (above right). This unforgettable evening took place at the famous Bern Kunstmuseum (above center).

Arts Global presented a special evening of music performances in Miami in September. Sponsored by Journe SA, a luxury Swiss watch brand, the event was limited to invited VIP guests only.

Arts Global and its partner orchestra, the L'Orchestre International de Genève, after last year's triumph, returned to to Saint-Ursanne, Switzerland in August for a multi-day series of concerts. The performances included the L'OIG in "A Night of Concerti" as well as recitals by Martina Filjak piano and Alexandra Conunova violin, two Foundation artists. The series formed part of the International Piano Festival 2013, for which more information can be found at www.crescendo-jura.ch.  L'OIG boasts several Arts Global Young Artists as members of its orchestra -- among many include Sébastian Jacot flute and Sébastien van Kuijk cello.

On the programme for "A Night of Concerti" on 9 August included Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 2, Tchaikovsky's Serenade for String Orchestra Op. 48 and Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23.

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Swiss Global (the Swiss branch of Arts Global) supported an orchestral concert presented by Camerata Venia on 28 May 2013 at the Salle Frank-Martin in Geneva. Entitled "L'Amour à Trois" and conducted by music director Gleb Skvortsov (pictured left), the unique concert featured works by Martinu, Menotti and PDQ Bach.  Soloists included Sophie Graf soprano and Davide Autieri baritone.

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In part two of a two-concert series in collaboration with Notenstein Banque Privée, Swiss Global (the Swiss branch of Arts Global) was pleased to present the Arts Global String Quartet in performance with The Evangelists. The concert, taking place at Les Salons within the Salle du Théatre in Geneva, Switzerland, featured Mozart's Quartet in d minor K.421 and Dvorak's Quartet No. 12 Op. 96.

The newly formed string quartet, consisting of Alexandra Conunova violin, François Sochard violin, Blythe Teh Engstroem viola and Sébastien van Kuijk cello, performed on The Evangelists, the world's only played matched set of string quartet instruments by a master maker, and now a part of the Arts Global library of instruments.

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The partner orchestra of Arts Global, L'Orchestre International de Genève (L'OIG), presented an unforgettable concert on 11 May in honor of the great German composer Richard Strauss, whose likeness is featured on a new statue placed in the Parc Vernex in Montreux, Switzerland. The official inauguration of the statue was immediately followed by the musical portion, taking place in Stravinsky Hall. Conducted by Karl-Anton Rickenbacher, the orchestra performed works by Strauss and Wagner.

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The elegant Leighton House in London served as a fitting venue for a unique evening of art, music and dramatic readings. On 8 May 2013 Arts Global hosted a Cocktail Soirée featuring the emerging Australian Emily Sun violin as well as actors from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

In part one of a two-concert series in collaboration with Notenstein Banque Privée, Swiss Global (the Swiss branch of Arts Global) presented "Three Virtuoso in Concert". Taking place at the majestic Salle Sandoz at the Hotel Beau-Rivage Palace (pictured above right) in Lausanne, Switzerland, the concert featured works by Rachmaninoff, Grieg, Sarasate and others.

Featured Young Artists included (pictured above left to right) Alexandra Conunova violin, Sébastian Jacot flute and Deborah Lee piano.

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Swiss Global (the Swiss branch of Arts Global) supported an orchestral concert presented by Camerata Venia on 25 April 2013 at the Salle Frank-Martin in Geneva. Entitled "Saisons Bien Temperees" and conducted by music director Gleb Skvortsov (pictured right), the unique concert featured works by Mozart, de Falla, Piazzolla and PDQ Bach.

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An Arts Global evening of music and dinner took place on 7 March at the Loeb House in New York. Marjorie and Michael Loeb, supporters of the Foundation, hosted this exclusive event, entitled "A Magnificent Obsession", for invited guests only.

Performing artists included: David Fung piano, Rupert Boyd guitar, Alexander Lewis tenor, Louis Schwizgebel piano, Emalie Savoy mezzo-soprano, Bryan Waghorn piano and Caroline Loeb.

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Arts Global expanded its reach on 29 January with a series of performances and masterclasses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Sabina Rakcheyeva violin (pictured left) and the Attab Haddad Ensemble (pictured right) were featured artists at the event, which was hosted by the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.

These events were a prelude to a tentatively scheduled Middle East Tour in May by the Arts Global String Quartet, performing with a unique matched set of instruments made by famous French craftman JB. Vuillaume from wood of the same tree. The tour will likely include countries such as Qatar, Oman, and United Arab Emirates.

Sensitive and dynamic, influenced by the musical traditions of the West and the East, young and vibrant Arts Global musicians are creating their unique voice through improvisations based on classical works and traditional themes. In a rare fusion of western and eastern instruments and styles, their compositions and improvisations are about exploring the new approaches and reflecting an interest in music that goes beyond one tradition. This project will reveal such collaborations when Arts Global presents violinist Sabina Rakcheyeva and the Attab Haddad Quintet.

Arts Global was pleased to present a performance of the Orava String Quartet on 13 January 2013 at the National Gallery in Washington DC. This concert represented Orava's Washington debut and was an event not to be missed. The accomplished Australian group is currently studying with the Takacs Quartet in Boulder, Colorado. The concert featured Haydn's op. 76 no. 2 and Mendelssohn's A minor op.13.

As part of its Cultural Diplomacy programme, linking people and cultures around the world through the medium of exciting events and performances, Arts Global will travel to Mumbai, India for concerts in January 2013.

Details will be posted shortly.