The Pasadena Symphony will host violinist Tai Murray in performances of George Gershwin’s “An American in Paris” on Saturday, April 29 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Ambassador Auditorium.
Murray, a rising star in the world of classical music, has performed with some of the world’s leading orchestras.
Known for her exceptional talent and musical prowess, Murray delivered memorable performances across the globe with some of the world’s finest orchestras.
The New York Times said Murray’s performances are nothing short of superb. With her technical precision and vivacious energy, Murray’s style is more mature than that of many seasoned performers.
Murray’s sound is a testament to her influences, including Yuval Yaron (a student of Gingold & Heifetz) and Franco Gulli, and she has garnered numerous accolades throughout her career. In 2004, she won an Avery Fisher Career Grant, and from 2008 through 2010, she was named a BBC New Generation Artist. Murray was also a member of Lincoln Center’s Chamber Music Society II from 2004-2006.
She is also dedicated to advocating for contemporary works written for the violin and has premiered many pieces, including Malcolm Hayes’ violin concerto at the BBC PROMS.
Tai Murray will play a violin by Tomaso Balestrieri fecit Mantua ca. 1765, on generous loan from a private collection.
In addition to “An American in Paris,” the program will also include works by Barber, Carlos Simon and Rachmaninoff. The concert will be conducted by Kensho Watanabe, fast becoming one of the most exciting and versatile young conductors to come out of the United States
With Murray’s virtuosity and Watanabe’s conducting, expect the Pasadena Symphony is sure to deliver performances that will be both exciting and inspiring.
Tickets for the concert are available online or by calling the Pasadena Symphony box office at (626) 793-7172.
