The Phoenix Chamber Ensemble is thrilled to be celebrating its 20th anniversary at the Center for Jewish History with this special concert. Join Phoenix Chamber Ensemble pianists Vassa Shevel and Inessa Zaretsky with frequent guest artists, Telsa Quartet members Michelle Lie (violin) and Austin Fisher (cello).

Program:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sonata for Piano 4 hands in C Major, K.V. 521
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Piano Trio in D minor, Op.49
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano trio No.5 in C Major, K.548
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Hebriden Overture, Op.26 arr. for Piano 4 hands, Violin and Cello by C. Burchard

Founded in 2005 by pianists Vassa Shevel and Inessa Zaretsky, the Phoenix Chamber Ensemble has, over the course of two decades, become a vital part of the New York classical community, presenting more than 70 public concerts in the Blavatnik Chamber Music Series at the Center for Jewish History. The ensemble has garnered a devoted following with its innovative programming and sensitive interpretations, earned an international reputation presenting concerts in Russia, Poland, Italy, and other European venues, and collaborated with numerous acclaimed guest artists, including clarinetist David Krakauer, the Grammy-nominated Enso Quartet, the Tesla Quartet, members of the Jasper String Quartet, the New York Little Opera Company, the Metropolitan Opera, and New York City Ballet. 

Made possible by the Stravinsky Institute Foundation through the generous support of the Blavatnik Family Foundation.