Bridging many cultures and musical traditions, Gerard Edery, leading interpreter of Sephardic song, invites you to a concert that will wake the smile in your heart. His rich baritone, masterful guitar style and profound audience rapport create an unforgettable experience. You will be thrilled with his unique musical arrangements of classical, folk and popular songs from around the world. Mr. Edery will be accompanied by Ara Dinkjian, one of the world’s master oud players, and Grammy-Award winning drummer Glen Velez. Note: Inquire about special group prices.

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The Merling Trio has been hailed as a brilliantly distinguished group endowed with remarkable gifts of communication, magnificent precision and an impeccable blend of sound. This trio of violin, cello and piano made its New York debut at Carnegie Hall in 1993 and its members are currently resident artists at Western Michigan University, the Schlern International Music Festival and ENCORE School for Strings. They have given numerous recitals in the United States, Canada and Europe and have released critically acclaimed recordings.

Program:
Haydn Trio in D major 
Faure Trio Op. 120
Dvorak Trio E minor Op. 90

A Winner of the prestigious Naumburg Award, Mr Votapek has been featured performer with the great symphony orchestras of the world. He has toured as solo pianist in Russia, Tokyo and repeatedly in Latin America. He is equally celebrated as a recitalist throughout the United States where he has played in every major concert hall. Mr. Votapek is now retired from Michigan State University where he served as artist-in-residence for 36 years. Vivace is proud to bring you this distinguished artist.

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One of the most versatile artists on the concert stage today, Detroit Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Emmanuelle Boisvert is a Detroit treasure. At 25 years old she became the first woman to win the post of concertmaster of a major orchestra in the United States. Annual solo appearances with the DSO have led critics to exclaim. “Boisvert’s musicianship takes a back seat to no one.” * She brings with her three outstanding musicians: Karl Pituch, Principlal Horn of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra; Hai Xin Wu, violinist and Assistant Cncertmaster of DSO; and pianist Zhihua Tang who accompanied Robert deMaine at Vivace in 2008. The concert will feature the Brahms Trio for Violin, Horn and Piano in E flat. This is Emmanuelle Boisvert’s 5th appearance at Vivace. She never fails to inspire and enthrall audiences with her brilliant playing. She and her colleagues will close our 35th season with a concert that will be celebratory and memorable.