23-24 SEASON
August:
8/6/23
Recital for Stratford Summer Music
Korngold Much Ado About Nothing
Beethoven Sonata in A Major Op. 69
Gavin Fraser Broken Vase (JS Premiere)
Poulenc Sonata
Chopin Introduction and Polonaise Brillante
Marika Bournaki, Piano
The Avalon, Stratford ON, Canada
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8/20/23
Recital for Bargemusic Masterworks Series
Schumann Adagio and Allegro
Beethoven Sonata in A Major Op. 69
Poulenc Sonata
Marika Bournaki, Piano
Bargemusic, Brooklyn NYC
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September:
9/2/23
9/3/23
Bargemusic Labor Day Festival
Stokes Sonatina (NY Premiere)
Donovan Stokes, Double Bass
Bargemusic, Brooklyn NYC
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9/17/23
Red Bank Chamber Music Society
Handel-Halvorsen Passacaglia
Ravel Duo for Violin and Cello
Strauss Sextet from Capriccio
Mendelssohn Octet
Frisson Ensemble and Special Guests
Red Bank, NJ
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9/24/23
Central Synagogue Kol Nidre Service
Bruch Kol Nidre
Dave Strickland, Organ
Central Synagogue, NYC
Live Stream Info
9/30/23
Bargemusic Masterworks Series
Complete Beethoven Sonatas Part 1
Beethoven Sonata Op. 5 #2 in G Minor
Beethoven Sonata Op. 69 in A Major
Marika Bournaki, Piano
Bargemusic, Brooklyn NYC
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October:
10/1/23
Bargemusic Masterworks Series
Complete Beethoven Sonatas Part 2
Beethoven Sonata Op. 5 #1 in F Major
Beethoven Sonata Op. 102 #1 in C Major
Beethoven Sonata Op. 102 #2 in D Major
Marika Bournaki, Piano
Bargemusic, Brooklyn NYC
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10/7/23
String Orchestra of Brooklyn Opening Concert
Vivaldi Concerto for Violin and Cello (w/ Giora Schmidt)
Herbert Punchinello, Ghazel, and Mountain Brook for Cello and Strings
String Orchestra of Brooklyn, Giora Schmidt (leader)
St Ann and the Holy Trinity Church, Brooklyn NYC
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10/10/23
Faculty Chamber Music at Shenandoah Conservatory
Tabakova Moreni
Azmeh The Fence, The Rooftop And the Distant Sea
Fruhling Clarinet Trio
Garrick Zoeter, Clarinet, Akemi Takayama and Nadege Foofat, Violins, Michael Stepniak, Viola, Marika Bournaki, Piano
Goodson Recital Hall, Shenandoah Conservatory, Winchester VA
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10/12/23
Masterclass at University of Arizona for Studio of Theodore Bucholz
Tucson, AZ
10/15/23
Arizona Symphony Orchestra Opening Concert
Daniel Asia Cello Concerto (2007)
Arizona Symphony (University of Arizona Orchestra)
Thomas Cockrell, Conductor
University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music, Tucson AZ
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10/19/23
Frisson Ensemble at University of Montana
Movements from Nonets by Rheinberger and Martinu
Movements from Walter Octet
Movements from Rossini Duo
Handel-Halvorsen Passacaglia
Gershwin 3 Preludes arr. B Kennedy
Ravel Bolero arr. S Suggs
Frisson Ensemble
University of Montana, Missoula MT
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10/21/23
Glen Burnie Chamber Series
Beethoven Sonata Op. 69 in A Major
Schubert Piano Trio in B-flat Major
Nadege Foofat, Violin, Marika Bournaki, Piano
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, Glen Burnie House, Winchester VA
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10/25/23
Defiant Requiem at Hebrew Union College
”Lamentations from the Ashes”
Simon Arioso for Solo Cello
Messiaen Louange from Quartet for the End of Time
Gerald Cohen Song Cycle “They Burn, the Fires of the Night” (World Premiere)
Violinist TBA, Jon Manasse, Clarinet, Marika Bournaki, Piano, Leah Wool, Mezzo, David Kravitz, Baritone
Minnie Petrie Synagogue, Heller Museum, Hebrew Union College, NYC
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10/27/23
Recital at the Barns of Rose Hill
Schumann Adagio and Allegro
Brahms Sonata in E Minor
Weiser “Silent for the Rain”
Korngold Much Ado About Nothing
Bloch “Meditation Hebraique”
Chopin Introduction and Polonaise Brillante
Marika Bournaki, Piano
The Barns of Rose Hill, Berryville VA
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10/29/23
Recital for Cincinnati Matinee Musicale
Schumann Adagio and Allegro
Brahms Sonata in E Minor
Weiser “Silent for the Rain”
Korngold Much Ado About Nothing
Bloch “Meditation Hebraique”
Chopin Introduction and Polonaise Brillante
Marika Bournaki, Piano
Memorial Hall, OTR, Cincinnati OH
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10/30/23
Masterclass at Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music
Werner Recital Hall, UCCCM
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November:
11/2/23
Shenandoah Conservatory Fundraiser
Beethoven Sonata in A Major Op. 69
John O’Conor, Piano
Private Residence, Boyce VA
11/4/23
Shenandoah Conservatory Orchestra Cycle #2
Shostakovich Concerto #1 in E-flat
Shenandoah Conservatory Orchestra
Emanuele Andrizzi, Conductor
Armstrong Concert Hall, Shenandoah Conservatory, Winchester VA
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11/10/23
Bargemusic Masterworks Series
Silvestrov “Melodies of the Moments Cycle 7”
Schubert Piano Trio in B-flat Major
Fauré Piano Quartet in C Minor
Mark Peskanov, Violin, William Frampton, Viola, Marika Bournaki, Piano
Bargemusic, Brooklyn NYC
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11/11/23
Chesapeake Youth Symphony Concert
Schumann Cello Concerto in A Minor
Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra
Julien Benichou, Conductor
Riva Trace Baptist Church, Davidsonville MD
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11/12/23
Music at Bunker Hill
Schubert Piano Trio in B-flat Major
Fauré Piano Quartet in C Minor
Mark Peskanov, Violin, William Frampton, Viola, Marika Bournaki, Piano
11/14/23
Frisson Ensemble at Gettysburg Community Concerts
Mozart Oboe Quartet
Rossini Duo
Dvorak String Quintet in G Major Op. 77
Frisson Ensemble
St James Lutheran Church, Gettysburg PA
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11/19/23
Blue Candlelight Chamber Series Dallas
Cassado Suite for Solo Cello
Bach 3 Preludes arr. Kodaly
Fauré C Minor Piano Quartet
Gary Levinson, Violin, Michael Klotz, Viola, Wendy Chen, Piano
5042 Lakehill Court, Dallas TX
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December:
12/1/23 (Morristown, NJ)
12/2/23 (Klavierhaus, NYC)
Recitals with Daniel Colalillo
Beethoven Sonata Op. 5 #2 in G Minor
Puts “Air”
Frucht “What a Time” (NY and NJ Premieres)
Poulenc Sonata
Daniel Colalillo, Piano
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12/3/23
Alaria Ensemble Gala at Carnegie Hall
Schubert String Quintet (1st Movement)
Sacco Piano Trio (World Premiere)
Boccherini Fandango Cello Quintet (Last Movement)
Mendelssohn Octet (1st Movement)
Yuri Vodovoz, Violin, David Oei, Piano
Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, NYC
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12/15/23
Benefit for South Florida Public Television
”An Evening of Chamber Music of Jewish Connection”
Stutschewsky Freylachs
Bloch Meditation Hebraique
Mahler Piano Quartet
Krein Elegy
Klein String Trio
Weiser Song for Piano Quartet (World Premiere)
Schoenfeld Cafe Music
Avi Nagin, Violin, Michael Klotz, Viola, Marika Bournaki, Piano
Steinway Gallery, Coral Gables FL
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12/31/23
Bargemusic New Year’s Eve
Complete Bach Gamba Sonatas and Assorted Transcriptions
Bach Arioso
Bach Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Keyboard # 1 in G Major
Bach Allemande from Suite #6 for Cello Solo
Bach Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Keyboard #2 in D Major
Bach Adagio
Bach Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Keyboard #3 in G Minor
Bach/Gounod Ave Maria
Marika Bournaki, Piano
Bargemusic, Brooklyn NYC
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January:
1/10/24
Schadt Competition Judge for Allentown Symphony
Allentown, PA
1/12/24
1/13/24
Charleston Symphony Masterworks Series
Dvorak Cello Concerto
Dvorak Waldesruhe
Charleston Symphony
Gerard Schwarz, Conductor
Gaillard Center, Charleston SC
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1/17/24
Palladium Chamber Players
Schumann Adagio and Allegro
Brahms Piano Quartet in G Minor
Jeff Multer, Violin, Danielle Farina, Viola, Jeewon Park, Piano
Hough Hall, The Palladium, St Petersburg FL
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1/21/24
Traverse City Symphony Masterworks Series
Saint-Saens Concerto #1 in A Minor
Traverse City Symphony
Kevin Rhodes, Conductor
Corson Auditorium, Interlochen, Traverse City MI
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1/30/24
Faculty Recital at Shenandoah Conservatory
Repertoire TBA
Marika Bournaki,Piano
Goodson Recital Hall, Shenandoah Conservatory, Winchester VA
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February:
2/3/24
Kiawah Arts Council Chamber Series
Beethoven Piano Trio in D Major “Ghost”
Brahms Piano Trio in B Major Op. 8
Piazzolla Four Seasons “Winter”
Yuriy Bekker, Violin, Marika Bournaki, Piano
Church of our Savior, Kiawah Island, SC
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2/10/24
Shenandoah Conservatory Strings Day
2/20/24
Frisson Ensemble at The Morgan Library
Sibelius String Trio
Handel/Halvorsen Passacaglia
Frisson Ensemble
JP Morgan’s Library, The Morgan Library, NYC
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2/24/24
Recital for Arts in the Village Rehoboth MA
Korngold Much Ado About Nothing
Beethoven Sonata in A Major Op. 69
Bloch Meditation Hebraique
Poulenc Sonata
Chopin Introduction and Polonaise Brillante
Marika Bournaki, Piano
Goff Memorial Hall, Rehoboth, MA
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March:
3/3/24
Frisson Ensemble for Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society
Mozart Oboe Quartet
Dohnanyi Serenade for String Trio
Piazzolla Oblivion
Frisson Ensemble
Methodist Church, Ridgecrest, CA
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3/9/24
Symphoria Masterworks Series
Tchaikovsky Rococo Variations
Tchaikovsky Pezzo Capriccioso
Symphoria (Syracuse, NY)
Lawrence Loh, Conductor
Crouse Hinds Theater, Syracuse NY
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3/16/24
Reston Community Center “Slavic Dreams”
Borodin Quartet #2 in D Major
Dvorak Piano Quintet in A Major
Akemi Takayama and Ellen Jewett, Violins, Michael Stepniak, Viola, Ryo Yanigatani, Piano
the Centerstage, Reston VA
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3/23/24
3/24/24
Buffalo Philharmonic Masterworks Series
Arthur Foote Cello Concerto in G Minor
Dvorak Waldesruhe
Buffalo Philharmonic
Gerard Schwarz, Conductor
Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo NY
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April:
4/4/24
Recital for UTRGV Cello Festival
Korngold Much Ado About Nothing
Beethoven Sonata in A Major Op. 69
Stutschewsky Legend
Poulenc Sonata
Popper Hungarian Rhapsody
Marika Bournaki, Piano
South Texas College, McAllen TX
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4/5/24
Recital for Galveston Symphony Society
Korngold Much Ado About Nothing
Beethoven Sonata in A Major Op. 69
Stutschewsky Legend
Poulenc Sonata
Popper Hungarian Rhapsody
Marika Bournaki, Piano
The Moody Mansion, Galveston TX
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4/7/24
Galveston Symphony Masterworks Series “Forged in Fire”
Shostakovich 1st Cello Concerto
Galveston Symphony
Trond Saeverud, Conductor
The Grand Glaveston 1894 Opera House, Galveston TX
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4/14/24
Alaria Ensemble at Carnegie Hall
Zev Malina Work for Cello and Bass (title TBA)- World Premiere
Beethoven Septet Op. 20
Yuri Vodovoz, Violin, Donovan Stokes, Double Bass
Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, NYC
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4/23/24
Southeast Missouri Symphony Concert #4
Elgar Cello Concerto
Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra
Sara Edgerton, Conductor
Bedell Concert Hall, Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau MO
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May:
5/1/24
Palladium Chamber Players
Beethoven Sonata Op. 102 #1 in C Major
Kodaly Duo
Mendelssohn Piano Trio in C Minor
Jeff Multer, Violin, Marika Bournaki, Piano
Hough Hall, The Palladium, St Petersburg FL
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5/4/24
Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth
Brahms Piano Trio in C Major
Farrenc Piano Quintet #1
Brahms Piano Quartet in G Minor
Will Hagen and Gary Levinson, Violins, Juan-Miguel Hernandez, Viola, Denes Varjon, Piano
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Fort Worth TX
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5/19/24
Charles Ives Music Festival
Music of Jewish Experience, paired with the Martin Goldsmith Documentary
Piano Trios TBD
Giora Schmidt, Violin, Marika Bournaki, Piano
Venue TBA, Ridgefield CT
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