Concour de Musique
Beautiful Cars and Beautiful Music
September 21, 2008
Presented by M. Steinert & Sons of Natick
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John Piekarczyk, President, Minuteman Section, presents a certificate of appreciation to Elizabeth Wallace and Steve Hauck of M. Steinert & Sons of Natick in appreciation of their support of the local chapter of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America.
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Prior to the commencement of a private piano recital orchestrated by M. Steinert & Sons of Natick for Mercedes-Benz Club members,
Elizabeth Wallace introduces a silent auction with proceeds to benefit a non-profit organization dedicated to helping underprivileged children obtain
access to the musical arts. The auction included a number of items commemorating the Daimler Steinway"American Mercedes" connection including a replica model of the Steinway produced Daimler Riding Car. |
Our talented pianists sit for a photo that will be submitted to the press. Sitting front, Leon Fran, middle (l-r) Derek Wang, Andrew Li, George Li, back (l-r) Benjamin & David Gertner, Victor Zhang.
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Leon, a lovely boy with a bright smiling face, was excited to play a piece he had been practicing for more than a month. He arrived early and we spoke - he has been playing the piano for 1 year. |
All cameras where focused on Steinway Hall capturing the performances of our talented young artists.
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Andrew Li, a student of Dorothy Shi (who was in attendance) for 2 years, won first prize in the 6-7 year age group of the Bay State Piano Competition of the Massachusetts Music Teachers Association (MMTA).
He performed Butterflies, W. Ledge, and Haydn Sonata in D 1st Movement. |
George Li here to watch his younger brother Andrew perform agreed to an unscheduled performance of
Liszt La campanella.
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The crowd sits enchanted by George's performance of Liszt La campanella.
"This young boy from Boston has already been a guest on prominent talk shows and featured in the television series From the Top at Carnegie Hall. His performance of a Moszkowski etude on the Martha Stewart Show can be seen on YouTube . To watch George on From the Top at Carnegie Hall, visit pbs.org . Part of the thrill of hearing him play in person is the certainty that one is present at the beginning stage of what will be a major career. "
- Excerpt from the Boston Philharmonic website
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Thirteen year old George Li, piano prodigy, will be performing with the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra under conductor Benjamin Zander on October 15th, 17th and 18th.
"When you see him walk out on stage, diminutive of stature and slight of frame, you might well wonder how he could make a piano heard above the sound of a full symphony orchestra. Nothing prepares you for the torrential sound that he unleashes from the instrument, without any apparent effort, nor for the uncanny maturity and subtlety of his playing Saint-Saëns enormously popular Second Piano Concerto".
- Excerpt from Boston Philharmonic website.
Get more information and tickets to George's upcoming performance with the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra.
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George learned to read music before he learned the alphabet. At two he demonstrated an interest in piano and at the age of four he began lessons.
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19 year old twins Benjamin & David Gertner have been playing piano for 9 years and have received New England Piano Teacher's Association distinctions of honor at the Junior, Intermediate, and Advanced Levels.
Solo performances - Tchaikovsky's
Barcarolle - June - performed by Ben
Barcarolle - October - performed by David |
Duet performances:
Love Story - Francis Lai
Raindrops Keep Falling, Burt Bacharach
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Derek Wang, First Place winner in the 8-10 year age group of the Bay State Piano Competition of the MMTA.
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Derek performed:
English Suite #3 in g minor, Bach; Etude #6 in F Major, Moszkowski, and Fantasie Impromptu in c# minor, Chopin
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Victor Zhang who first delighted us last year with his performance played the Sonata K332 3rd Movement, Mozart and Venetian Boat Song #2 op.30, Mendelssohn
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Victor won honorable mention in this year's Bay State Piano Competition - 9-year old division.
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BEAUTIFUL CARS
Winners of our People's Choice Car Show
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First Place - Bill Union (right) - 1958 190 SL
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Second Place - Ron Beaton (right) - 2007 350 SLK
Third Place - Bill Maini (left) - 1980 300 CD |
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