March 26, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Erin Burt, Communications/Publications Associate:
eburt@cliburn.org
JON NAKAMATSU, PIANO AND JON MANASSE, CLARINET
BASS HALL
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2010
7:30 p.m.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS, March 22, 2010:
When popular American clarinetist Jon Manasse and 1997 Cliburn
gold medalist Jon Nakamatsu first shared a concert stage five years
ago, the two became best of friends while rapidly developing a
reputation as one of the premier chamber duos touring today.
Brilliant virtuosity and refined artistry can be claimed by both
charismatic soloists, but it's the electric chemistry resulting
from the duo's shared musical understanding that characterizes
their seamless partnership.
Their Cliburn Concerts debut features a Brahms Sonata for
Clarinet and Piano from the duo's well-received recording for
harmonia mundi USA in 2008. The New York Times writes, "Jon
Nakamatsu's contribution is just as important as Mr. Manasse's, and
their partnership is complete. Mr. Nakamatsu's playing is as
meltingly beautiful as Mr. Manasse's."
Cliburn Concerts Program:
BRAHMS Sonata for Clarinet and Piano in E-flat, Op. 120, no.
2
VON WEBER Grand Duo Concertante in E-flat Major, J. 204
CHOPIN Andante Spianato et Grande Polonaise Brillante, Op. 22 (Mr.
Nakamatsu)
KOVACS Hommage a Manuel de Falla (Mr. Manasse)
NOVACEK Four Rags for Two Jons
This is the closing performance for the Cliburn at the Bass
2009-2010 season. The Star-Telegram proclaimed "Cliburn at
the Bass...one of the best classical concert series in the
country," and this performance is guaranteed to live up to that
reputation.
For Tickets:
Tickets are available from Central
Ticket Office or by calling 817.335.9000. Ticket prices range
start at $15. (Ticket availability is limited in some sections.)
Patrons must be 8 years or older to attend.
For Group Sales Information, please call 817.738.6536 ext. 116
or e-mail GroupSales@cliburn.org.
About the Cliburn Concert Series:
Widely regarded as the foremost performance series in the region,
Cliburn Concerts features the world's leading recitalists,
ensembles, and rising stars. Cliburn Concerts is presented at Bass
Performance Hall and at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.
ExxonMobil is the Principal Corporate Sponsor
of the Van Cliburn Foundation. American Airlines;
"Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust" Bank of America, Trustee;
City of Fort Worth; Star-Telegram; Steinway & Sons;
and XTO Energy Inc. are Official Corporate
Sponsors. Official Sponsors include the Amon G. Carter
Foundation, Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, Beaumont
Foundation of America, the Burnett
Foundation, the Sid W. Richardson
Foundation, and the T. Boone Pickens
Foundation. Star-Telegram is the
principal media partner and WRR 101.1 FM is the
official radio station of Cliburn Concerts.
