THE LONG ISLAND PHILHARMONIC

in cooperation with the Islip Arts Council

PRESENTS

CELLO MASTER CLASS WITH JULIE ALBERS, 
TO BE HELD AT HILLWOOD RECITAL HALL, 
TILLES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

The Long Island Philharmonic is proud to announce that March soloist and the Philharmonic’s Principal Cellist Julie Albers will host the final Master Class of the 2002-2003 season on Thursday, March 13, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. at Hillwood Recital, Tilles Center, Brookville.  Sponsored by The Roslyn Savings Foundation, this Master Class will give advanced cellist students the rare opportunity to be coached by an acclaimed musician.  The public is encouraged to attend this free event.

JULIE ALBERS, cellist, is destined to be one of the most acclaimed and beloved American artists of the 21st century.  She is already recognized for superlative artistry, intense musicianship and charismatic performing style far beyond her 21 years.  Julie moved to Cleveland during her junior year in high school to pursue studies through the Young Artist Program at the Cleveland Institute of Music.  In February 1998, Julie Albers made a widely received debut with The Cleveland Orchestra, performing Dvorak’s Cello Concerto, one of the cornerstone works of the instrument’s repertoire.  Just days later and on a few hours’ notice, she replaced an indisposed colleague and repeated the work with the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra.  The 2,500 member, sold-out audience was so demonstrative and the critical reception so compelling that Music Director David Wiley immediately invited Ms. Albers back to open the 1998-99 season, playing Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1.  Julie subsequently launched her international career.  In addition to her debut with The Cleveland Orchestra, Julie Albers’ recent engagements include a recital at Washington’s National Museum of Women in the Arts and concerto performances with the Indianapolis, Annapolis, and San Antonio Symphony Orchestras, as orchestral soloist with several orchestras including those in her native Colorado, and many others.  Julie Albers is honored to play a cello crafted in 1790 in Naples by Vincenzo Ventapane. This magnificent instrument had been graciously loaned to her from the collection of Ray A. Carlsen of Bellevue, Washington.  Julie Albers was appointed Principal Cellist of the Long Island Philharmonic in 2002. 

The number of participants in the Julie Albers Cello Master Class is limited.  Applicants should submit an application form, a cassette tape or CD, and letter of recommendation from a school music director/teacher and/or private teacher by February 24, 2003 to:

For more information on how to participate, or to attend the Master Class as a member of the audience please call (631) 293-2223 x118

Long Island Philharmonic Cello Master Class with Julie Albers

Thursday, March 13, 2003 @ 6:00 p.m.

Application deadline - Monday, February 24, 2003

Hillwood Recital Hall, Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, Brookville

For information, call (631) 293-2223 x118 M-F between 9 a.m. & 5 p.m.

To participate as a member of the audience, call (631) 293-2223 x118

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