Sejong Soloists and flutist Eugenia Zukerman to perform in Goshen College Performing Arts Series on Oct. 23; Tickets still available

GOSHEN, Ind. – “The Washington Post” has called the International Sejong Soloists (ISS), who perform without a conductor, a “top notch conductor-less string orchestra,” while writing that “[Eugenia] Zukerman’s magic flute is graceful and eloquent … an absolute marvel of sensitivity.” As part of the 2005-06 Performing Arts Series, ISS and Zukerman will collaborate to bring their abundance of musical talent to the stage of Sauder Concert Hall at Goshen College on Oct. 23 at 4 p.m. Tickets are still available for the concert.

ISS is a world-renowned string ensemble that was formed in 1995. They have given over 150 performances across the United States and the Far East, in venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, Taiwan’s National Arts Theatre and Suntory Hall in Japan. ISS performs orchestral works, along with solo and chamber pieces, as they are known for their cohesiveness, beautiful sound and refreshing musical style.

Featuring 14 leading young soloists, the group members come from eight countries around the world: Australia, Canada, China, Germany, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and the United States. Although the group performs without a conductor, Hyo Kang, violin professor at the Juilliard School, acts as the group’s artistic director. They were recently featured as Young Artists-in-Residence on National Public Radio’s “Performance Today,” and since 1997, ISS has served as ensemble-in-residence at the Aspen Music Festival.

Zukerman, who studied English at Barnard before going on to study with renowned flutist Julius Baker at the Juilliard School, has earned critical acclaim for her outstanding flute musicianship, compelling stage presence, unique lyrical phrasing and extraordinary agility. Her music has been described as elegant, well articulated and graceful. For more than 25 years, she has performed internationally with orchestras, in solo and duo recitals and in chamber music ensembles across North America, Asia and Europe. She has recorded a number of albums, both as a solo flutist and in collaboration with orchestral groups.

In addition to her musical talents, Zukerman has also found success as both an author and a television commentator. For the past 24 years, she has been the arts correspondent for “CBS Sunday Morning” and has appeared as a guest on a variety of other television programs. She has published two novels and a nonfiction book and her articles appear in major publications; major movie studios have purchased three of her screenplays. In addition, Zukerman has also served as artistic director of the Vail Valley Music Festival in Colorado since 1998.

Future concerts in the Performing Arts Series:

·    Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. – Colm Wilkinson

·    Jan. 22, 3 p.m. – Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus with GC Chamber Choir

·    Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m. – The Peter Rowan and Tony Rice Quartet (add-on)

·    March 10, 7:30 p.m. – The Blind Boys of Alabama

·    March 31, 7:30 p.m. – Clarinetist Richard Stoltzman and pianist Peter Stoltzman

As part of the Performing Arts Series, this concert will take place in Sauder Concert Hall at the Goshen College Music Center. With its simple elegance and unique architecture, the performance hall is quickly establishing a reputation among audiences and performers as one of the finest venues for acoustic music in the Midwest.

Tickets are $22 for A section, $17 for B section or $9 for C section seats. For information about ticket availability, prices, reservations or more information, contact the Welcome Center at (574) 535-7566 or e-mail welcomecenter@goshen.edu.

- Jennifer Rupp

Editors: For more information about this release, to arrange an interview or request a photo, contact Goshen College News Bureau Director Jodi H. Beyeler at (574) 535-7572 or jodihb@goshen.edu.

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