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This video provides a sneak preview for Civic Music’s Friday, November 11, 2011 concert. This concert features renowned pianist Lilya Zilberstein. As a special treat, Lilya will be joined by her sons Daniel, 20, and Anton, 15, who form the Duo Gerzenberg. This will be their American concert debut! In this video the Duo Gerzenberg plays Shostakovich Concertino op.94

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Pianist Lilya Zilberstein, a longtime favorite of Civic Music, Milwaukee Symphony & Peninsula Music Festival audiences, will return to the Green Bay stage accompanied by her sons Daniel, 20, and Anton, 15, in their American concert debut.

Since winning First Prize in the 1987 Busoni International Piano Competition, Lilya Zilberstein has established herself as one of the finest pianists in the world. She has appeared with the Chicago Symphony (at Ravinia), Milwaukee and St. Louis Symphonies, the Berlin Philharmonic, Czech Philharmonic, London Symphony, Vienna Symphony and Moscow Philharmonic, to name a few.

Lilya has presented numerous recitals alongside Martha Argerich and toured extensively with Russian violinist Maxim Vengerov. Featured on the EMI recording Martha Argerich and Friends: Live from the Lugano Festival, Mr. Vengerov’s and Ms. Zilberstein’s performance of the Brahms Sonata No. #3 for Violin and Piano wan a Grammy nomination for best classical album as well as best chamber music performance. Lilya has made numerous recordings for Deutsche Grammophon.

Daniel and Anton, sons of Lilya and her husband Alexander Gerzenberg, perform professionally as the Duo Gerzenberg. They received first place prizes at the Steinway Competition held in Hamburg, Germany, their city of residence. Last year their tour of Taiwan included recitals at universities and a two-piano concerto with the Taipei Symphony. They performed in music festivals in Germany and Italy.

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LILYA ZILBERSTEIN:
Robert Schumann (1810-1856) – 8 Novelettes, Op. 21

1. Markiert und kräftig
2. Äußert rasch und mit Bravour

DUO GERZENBERG:
Franz Schubert (1797-1828) – Duo “Lebensstürme”, A-Moll, Op. posth. 144-D947

W. A. Mozart (1756-1791) – Andante with Variationen G-Dur, KV 501

Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) – Ma ere l’Oye

1. Pavane de la Belle au bois dormant
2. Petit Poucet
3. Laideronnette, Impératrice des Pagodes
4. Les entretiens de la Belle et de la Bête
5. Jardin féerique

Sergey Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) – 3 pieces from 6 morceaux, op. 11

1. Valse
2. Romance
3. Slava

LILYA ZILBERSTEIN:
Sergey Taneyev (1856-1915) – Prelude and Fugue

Rachmaninoff –  6 Moments Musicaux

LILYA & SONS:
Rachmaninoff – Romance and Waltz for 6 hands

Reminder: YOU ARE INVITED to meet and greet our guest performers at the post-concert reception.

A reception for the audience follows every concert. Join us after the Lilya Zilberstein and Sons November 11, 2011 concert at Titletown Brewing Company where you can visit with your Civic Music friends while nibbling on complimentary snacks. A big thanks to the Titletown Brewing Company for supplying the space and the snacks.

Location: Titletown Brewing Company, 200 Dousman St, Green Bay, WI

For the music lover on your gift list: GIFT CERTIFICATES are available through the Civic Music office. One concert or a mini-series of 3 concerts, this is a thoughtful, easy gift to give or mail.

For more information contact:
Brown County Civic Music Association
P.O. Box 5243, DePere, WI 54415
Phone: (920) 338-1801
Fax: (920) 338-9702

Pianist Lilya Zilberstein, a longtime favorite of Civic Music, Milwaukee Symphony & Peninsula Music Festival audiences, will return to the Green Bay stage accompanied by her sons Daniel, 20, and Anton, 15, in their American concert debut.

Friday, Nov. 11th, 7:30 pm, open seating
Ralph Holter Auditorium, Green Bay West High School
Tickets $25 adults, $10 students through college,
Group discount for 10 or more students.
Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
Call 920-338-1801 for more information

Related Links:

• Program: Lilya Zilberstein and Sons
• Season Listing
• Biographies
• Press Gazette: Zilberstein central in rare set of concerts
• Reminder: You are invited to meet & greet Lilya and Sons
• For the music lover on your gift list

Whether a series membership or a single concert, a Civic Music Gift Certificate is available for the music lover on your list.

Gift certificates are available by calling the Civic Music office at 920-338-1801 or online from our tickets page (online processing fee applies).

Program | Season Listing | Performers

TRUMPETS
David Duro
Justin Emerich
Guy Piddington
Heather Zweifer

HORN
Chris Komer
Mollie Pate

TROMBONE
Rebecca Ciabattari
Amanda Davidson
David Mitchell

BASS TROMBONE
Andrew Chappell

EUPHONIUM
Rebecca Ciabattari

TUBA
Matthew Gaunt

PERCUSSION/TIMPANI
Feza Zweifel