SHELL POINT 2011-2012 CONCERT AND CONVERSATIONS SERIES

Olga Caceanova was born in Chisinau, Moldova, and began studying the violin at an early age. As a member of Kremlin Chamber Orchestra, Olga has toured most of the United States and Europe. She has performed extensively in Russia and abroad, including most major venues in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Pianist Constantine Finehouse has been praised for his interpretations of depth and maturity. He has performed extensively in the United States and abroad, including Trieste, London, St. Petersburg, and Odessa. Constantine has several recordings to his credit and is currently on faculty at New England Conservatory.

South Korean Yoojung Han has been widely acclaimed as a rising star. She has earned recognition from distinguished international competitions and received the highest accolades in the United States and around the world. At age 9, she received her first gold medal and was named the “Most Promising Young Artist.” In 2008, Yoojung was the gold medalist at the World Piano Competition in Cincinnati. She has appeared in major cities across the United States, Asia, and Europe. Her stellar performances have been heard at fine venues such as Carnegie Hall, Peter Jay Sharp Theater at the Julliard School, San Rocco Theater in Italy, and Aronoff Center in Cincinnati to name a few. In 2011 she made exciting European debuts with the Berliner Symphoniker, Steinway Hall in London, Bergamo Festival in Italy, and Salle Cortot in Paris.

Evan Drachman has appeared regularly as a soloist with orchestras for recitals and chamber music performances across the United States. He has also played recitals in India, Great Britain, Sweden, Italy, and Canada. Evan has carried on two techniques for which his grandfather, cellist Gregor Piatigorsky, was revered: the ability to make the cello imitate the human singing voice, and the ability to tell a story. He is Founder and Artistic Director of the Piatigorsky Foundation, whose mission is to make classical music part of the fabric of everyday life.

Richard Dowling is hailed by the New York Times as an especially impressive fine young pianist. He appears regularly across the United States in solo recitals and concerts with orchestras. He has an elegant and exciting style which earns him frequent return engagements. An artist of rising international stature, Richard has presented solo recitals in France, the Far East, Australia, Africa, and Europe.

Named after a luminous and spectacular star-forming nebula in our galaxy, ETA 3 is a classical trio comprising American flutist Chelsea Knox, Japanese Pianist Tomoko Nakayama, and Russia Clarinetist Alexey Gorokholinsky. One of the most prominent, active, and exciting emerging chamber music groups coming out of New York City, ETA 3 was formed at the Julliard School.