Nov 22 2016
We Knew Them When: Jinjoo Cho and Dina Kuznetsova

We Knew Them When: Jinjoo Cho and Dina Kuznetsova

Presented by Tuesday Musical Association at EJ Thomas Performing Arts Hall - University of Akron

Once Tuesday Musical student scholarship recipients and now acclaimed professionals, Dina Kuznetsova and Jinjoo Cho return to perform for the organization that helped launch their careers. During the concert dubbed “We Knew Them When,” Tuesday Musical audience members will experience the musicians’ brilliance together and separately in works by Dvorak, Britten, Mozart, Rachmaninoff, Schubert and others. Gold medalist of the 2014 Ninth Quadrennial International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, violinist Jinjoo Cho made her first appearance on the international music scene when she garnered the grand prize and Radio Canada’s People’s Choice Award at the 2006 Montreal International Musical Competition at age 17. She won Tuesday Musical scholarships in 2012 and 2014, and made her solo debut at Carnegie Hall this past June. A native of Moscow, soprano Dina Kuznetsova is an alumna of The University of Akron School of Music and the Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago. She won a Tuesday Musical scholarship in 1996. Since then she has attracted the attention of the world’s major opera companies for her outstanding musicianship and compelling stage presence. Kuznetsova has performed in many of the world’s greatest opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera House, Berlin’s Staatsoper, The Bolshoi Theatre, and the San Francisco and Chicago lyric operas.

Admission Info

Single tickets are $25 to $45 and free for all students of any age.

Visit www.tuesdaymusical.org or call 330-761-3460 for information and tickets. Tickets for the concert will also be available at the door as long as seats are available.

Phone: 330-761-3460

Dates & Times

2016/11/22 - 2016/11/22

Additional time info:

Brooks Toliver, professor of music at The University of Akron, will give the pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m. This concert is presented in collaboration with The University of Akron School of Music’s Kulas Concert Series and with support from The Lloyd L. and Louise K. Smith Memorial Foundation.

A reception to celebrate and support Tuesday Musical’s Scholarship Program will follow the concert. Featuring refreshments, open bar, and the opportunity to greet the Cho and Kuznetsova, the reception will be in the Flying Balcony of EJ Thomas Hall. Tickets for the reception are $50 per person and tax deductible, and proceeds support Tuesday Musical’s Scholarship Program.

Since 1955, Tuesday Musical has awarded more than 500 scholarships to talented students embarking on music careers in education and performance. This year, 19 university and college students received nearly $24,000. Tuesday Musical’s 2017 Scholarship Competition is March 25, and on-line applications open Jan. 1 at www.tuesdaymusical.org/education.

Location Info

EJ Thomas Performing Arts Hall - University of Akron

198 Hill St., Akron, OH 44325

Parking Info

Various parking decks and lots are located adjacent to the Hall.