Let's get small.

David Del Tredici's Final Alice (arr. Alexander Platt) at Maverick Concerts
The New York Times, September 3, 2007

Comments

[David Rakowski]

Is there a reason there is no mention of the singer in the review?

[Steve Smith]

David, you worried me there for a minute; I was afraid something was left on the cutting room floor. Patrice Michaels is mentioned at the end of the fifth paragraph.

[David Rakowski]

Oops--well, okay, my bad. Glossed right over it in two readings of the review. So -- a soprano puts it all on the line for a whole hour and in seven paragraphs, she gets one sentence?

[Chester]

I've always liked "Final Alice" and wish it would be released on CD.

[Steve Smith]

Me, too, Chester. It's a crime the original recording of this piece isn't available -- and really strange, too, given that by all accounts, the LP was a surprise best-seller.

[Chookasian Armenian Concert Ensemble]

Dear Webmaster,

Would you please add our Armenian Concert on your "Night After Night" NY Calendar of Events Column. THnak you so very much

Here are some of the venues of the Chookasian Armenian Concert Ensemble’s East Coast Tour; dates from September 28 - October 7, 2007 to place in your Calendar of Events:

CHOOKASIAN ARMENIAN CONCERT ENSEMBLE
Armenia's National Gold Medal Award Recipients.

A Concert program of traditional songs and dances of Armenia.

Albany, New York
Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007 - The Egg, Center for the Performing Arts, Lewis Swyer Theatre 7: 30 PM; 1 Empire State Plaza
Tickets: $22.00; (518) 473-1845;
(559) 213-1909; www.chookasian.com

Syracuse, New York
Sunday, Sept.30, 2007 Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison Street - 2:00 PM
Tickets: $20.00; Contact Nevart
(518) 476-4326; (559) 213-1909; www.chookasian.com


Hempstead, Long Island, New York
Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007 – Hofstra University; Monroe Concert Hall; California Ave & South Campus.
Tickets: $18.00; children $10.00
Ticket Box Office: (516) 463-6644;
(559) 213-1909; www.chookasian.com

PRESS RELEASE & ARTICLE INFORMATION:

CHOOKASIAN ARMENIAN CONCERT ENSEMBLE
Armenia’s National Gold Medal Award Recipients

The international award winning Chookasian Armenian Concert Ensemble will be making several rare and anticipated appearances on the East Coast from late September to early October. These unique and cultural concerts are a must see for all music lovers.

This acclaimed group is comprised of the finest conservatory musicians from Armenia and the United States. A number of select East Coast cities will have the rare opportunity of hearing these modern day minstrels perform on ancient traditional instruments that have been used for centuries in Armenian music.

Over the past thirteen years, the Chookasian Armenian Concert Ensemble has received numerous honors and awards, including the prestigious National “Gold Medal Award” of Armenia.

The Ensemble’s roster of musicians and instrumentation features: Fresnan, John Chookasian, Director and premier Clarinetist; Barbara Chookasian, principal vocalist; Vergine Alimian, ‘Kanun’ (72 stringed lap harp); Valod Grigorian, ‘Kemenche’ (4 stringed folk violin); Andranik Mouradian, 'Keyboards'; Garen Sarkissian, ‘Shvi’ (high pitched, piccolo-like flute); John Tarpinian, ‘Oud’ (11 stringed fretless lute); Albert Vardanian, ‘Duduk’ & ‘Zurna’ (Armenian folk flutes); and Jirair Vaganian, ‘D’hol’ & ‘Dumbeg’ (hand drums).

If you love World Music and are interested in ancient musical treasures, rare ethnic songs, and the instruments of the ‘Silk Road,’ don’t miss this experience!! The general public is cordially invited to hear these extraordinary musical events.

We are presently negotiating with some prospective sponsors for other concerts in NJ, CT and Lower Manhattan, NY for our open dates on the East Coast. Again, if you have any possible suggestions in these areas, I would appreciate your recommendations. Again, thank you for your all of your future assistance! Stay well. I await your reply.

Sincerely yours,

John Chookasian
Home: 449-1777; Cell: (559) 213-1909