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Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Presents Violinist Sean Lee and Pianist Peter Dugan in Schumann’s Arrangement of Paganini’s Caprices
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Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Presents
Violinist Sean Lee and Pianist Peter Dugan in
Schumann’s Arrangement of Paganini’s Caprices
Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 7:30pm
Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio, Lincoln Center
Livestream Available Here
“Breathtakingly beautiful” – The New York Times
Watch Lee Perform Paganini’s Caprice No. 1
New York, NY (February 12, 2020) — Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center presents award-winning violinist Sean Lee in a recital with pianist Peter Dugan on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 7:30pm at the Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio. The performance features Lee and Dugan in Schumann’s arrangement of Paganini’s Complete Caprices for Violin and Piano, Op. 1 (c. 1805). A top prizewinner at the “Premio Paganini” International Violin Competition, Lee embraces the legacy of his late mentor, violinist Ruggiero Ricci, as one of few violinists who dare to perform the complete 24 Caprices of Niccolò Paganini in recital. This is the first time that all 24 of Paganini’s Caprices have been performed at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center in the organization’s 50 year history.
Of Paganini’s Caprices, Lee says "The 24 Caprices of Niccolò Paganini are like the Mount Everest of the violin repertoire. But beyond the technical challenges, each Caprice is a compelling character piece--and even more colorful with the addition of Robert Schumann's piano arrangements, which keep the original violin score completely intact, unchanged. Having studied in my high school years with violinist Ruggiero Ricci (who made the first solo violin recording in 1947), I'm thrilled to perform the complete set, something I didn't even dream of when I initially studied them!"
Program Information
The Art of the Recital: Sean Lee & Peter Dugan
Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 7:30pm
Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio | 165 W. 65th Street | New York, NY
Tickets: $68
Link: https://www.
Program:
Paganini – Complete Caprices for Violin and Piano, Op. 1 (c. 1805) (arr. Robert Schumann)
About Sean Lee
With performances described by The New York Times as “breathtakingly beautiful,” violinist Sean Lee has captured the attention of audiences worldwide with his lively performances of the classics. A recipient of Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Career Grant, his debut album, released by EMI Classics, reached the iTunes top 20 classical bestsellers list. In 2018, Lee released his second album, SONGBOOK, and continues to draw attention to his educational YouTube series, Paganini POV, which utilizes modern technology to share a unique perspective on violin playing.
Lee has appeared as a soloist with orchestras including the San Francisco Symphony, Jerusalem Symphony, Utah Symphony, Orchestra Del Teatro Carlo Felice, and Israel Camerata Jerusalem. His recital appearances have taken him to Carnegie Hall’s Weill Hall, Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Festival di Carro Paganiniano of Italy, and Vienna’s Konzerthaus. A top prizewinner at the “Premio Paganini” International Violin Competition, Lee embraces the legacy of his late mentor, violinist Ruggiero Ricci, as one of few violinists who dare to perform the complete 24 Caprices of Niccolò Paganini in recital.
Lee has collaborated in performances with Itzhak Perlman, James Galway, Deborah Voigt, and members of the Emerson and Guarneri String Quartets. As an artist with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Lee performs regularly at Lincoln Center, as well as on tour internationally. Recent international performances with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center include Lobkowicz Palace in Prague, Czech Republic; LG Arts Center in Seoul, Korea; National Theater in Taipei, Taiwan; and the White Nights Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Born in Los Angeles, Lee studied in Southern California with Robert Lipsett of the Colburn Conservatory, and with violin legend Ruggiero Ricci. Moving to New York City at age 17, he began studies at the Juilliard School with the internationally acclaimed Itzhak Perlman. Lee earned both Bachelor and Master of Music Degrees, and received the William Schuman Prize upon graduation. Also a dedicated educator, Lee is a member of the chamber music faculty of the Juilliard School’s Pre-College Division, as well as the violin faculty of the Perlman Music Program.
Lee performs on a violin originally made for violinist Ruggiero Ricci in 1999, by David Bague.
About Peter Dugan
Pianist Peter Dugan has been described by the Los Angeles Times as “stunning” and by the San Francisco Chronicle as “fearlessly athletic.” He is heard nationwide as the host of NPR’s beloved program From the Top. This year he debuts at Wigmore Hall and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and can be heard as the piano soloist on a new release of Ives’ Fourth Symphony from Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony.
A sought-after multi-genre artist, Mr. Dugan has performed with artists ranging from Itzhak Perlman and Renee Fleming to Jesse Colin Young and Glenn Close. The Wall Street Journal described Dugan’s collaboration with violinist Charles Yang as a “classical-meets-rockstar duo.” Dugan has been presented in chamber music recitals by Carnegie Hall, Music at Menlo, and recently in recital with Joshua Bell at the Minnesota Beethoven Festival. He has performed as soloist with the San Francisco Symphony, Houston Symphony, and Kansas City Symphony.
His debut album with baritone John Brancy pays homage to composers who lived through, fought, and died in WWI. Brancy and Dugan have toured this program to critical acclaim at venues including The Kennedy Center, Alice Tully Hall, and the United States Naval Academy. Together they won first prize at the 2018 Montreal International Music Competition.
Dugan holds degrees from The Juilliard School, where he studied under Matti Raekallio. He resides in New York City with his wife, mezzo-soprano Kara Dugan, and serves on the faculty at the Juilliard School Evening Division. Dugan is a Yamaha Artist.
About The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) is one of eleven constituents of the largest performing arts complex in the world. With its home in Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall, CMS is known for the extraordinary quality of its performances and its programming, and for setting the benchmark for chamber music worldwide. Through its many performance, education, recording, and broadcast activities, it brings the experience of great chamber music to more people than any other organization of its kind. Under the leadership of Co-Artistic Directors David Finckel and Wu Han, CMS presents a wide variety of concert series and educational events for listeners of all ages, appealing to both connoisseurs and newcomers. During the 2019-20 season, over 130 musicians will perform with CMS in more than 130 performances and events in NYC, on tour in the US, and internationally. As CMS celebrates its 50th anniversary season in 2019-2020, education and global access remain integral parts of its mission.
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