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DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Isabel K.\nMusicians: Nick Dinnerstein and Isabel Kel
 eti\n\nA celebration of Czech and Slavic lyricism\, Czech Mates explores f
 olk-inflected melodies\, romantic depth\, and poetic stillness through fiv
 e evocative works for cello and piano.\n\nJanáček’s Pohádka opens the
  program with speech-like rhythms and elusive harmonies\, unfolding a myst
 erious\, dreamlike narrative.\n\nRachmaninoff’s Andante\, from his Sonat
 a in G minor\, offers a lush\, intimate lyricism that feels like a song wi
 thout words.\n\nMartinů’s Variations on a Slovak Theme reimagines a fol
 k tune with rhythmic vitality and imaginative color.\n\nDvořák’s Silen
 t Woods captures a moment of still reflection\, steeped in nature and nost
 algia.\n\nThe program closes with Dvořák’s Songs My Mother Taught Me\,
  a tender melody of memory and love.\n\n- - -\n\nIsabel Keleti is an award
 -winning NYC-based pianist. She has a deep affinity for Czech music and re
 ceived a Fulbright award from the U.S. Department of State to study under 
 Professor Jan Jiraský at the Janáček Academy of Music and Performing Ar
 ts in Brno\, Czech Republic. Most recently\, she won the 2024 Gold Crystal
  Heart Award by the Czech Center New York for her significant contribution
 s to Czech culture in New York City.\n\nNick Dinnerstein is a versatile Ne
 w York City–based cellist\, composer\, and teacher. He has performed at 
 venues including the Art Complex Museum\, Greensboro Music Festival\, and 
 Thailand International Music Festival\, and premiered original music for c
 ello and loop pedal at New York’s Art Bath series. He has collaborated w
 ith a wide range of artists—from poets and painters to electronic musici
 ans—and has worked directly with leading composers\, including Chen Yi a
 nd Narong Prangcharoen.
LOCATION:Midtown South
SUMMARY:Czech Mates
URL:https://www.groupmuse.com/events/15332-czech-mates
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