Distinction Magazine - November Issue
The monthly Arts feature by gifted writer, Rob Baranello,
who conducted an in-depth interview with the four Kende musicians
--Alexis, Crista, Daniela and Stefan --
their music, their life outside of music, their passions and more
(Including a full photo spread)
Please check it out.
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2007 marked the 10 year anniversary of The Kende Trio
New York Times: "Siblings on Strings" Sunday, August 12, 2007
Thank you teachers, fans, friends & family for your support this past decade
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The Kende Trio now on youtube
(click to watch)
Mozart Divertimento - Handel-Halvorsen
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FOR TEACHERS' BOOKS ON VIOLIN INSTRUCTION VISIT: www.givensviolinland.com
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Private violin, viola, cello instruction available in: Manhattan & Long Island, NY and Princeton,NJ
for children pre-school ages and older
chamber music instruction and coaching is also available
for information e-mail: akende@mac.com or ckende@gmail.com
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UPCOMING CONCERTS:
Saturday, November 29, 2008
6:00 p.m.
(immediately after the 5:00 p.m. mass)
THE KENDE TRIO + STEFAN KENDE, double bass
"An Introduction to Classical Music for Children and Families"
(as performed at the 2008 Mozart Festival)
Musicians interact with children discussing the sounds of
the major composers over the centuries.
during these difficult economic times, food pantries for the poor are in great need AFTER THANKSGIVING THE FOOD PANTRY SHELVES ARE PARTICULARLY BARE
AND NEED TO BE RE-STOCKED.
THIS CONCERT WILL BENEFIT THE FOOD PANTRY FOR THE POOR
AT ST. GERTRUDE'S CHURCH in BAYVILLE, NY
ADMISSION IS FREE HOWEVER A GOOD WILL OFFERING IS SUGGESTED
OR
BRING AND DONATE A GIFT CARD FOR A LOCAL AREA SUPERMARKET (LIKE STOP 'N SHOP)
TO BE SHARED WITH A FAMILY IN NEED SO THEY CAN CHOOSE THEIR OWN GROCERIES
INCLUDING FRESH PRODUCE AND OTHER PERISHABLES
Concert will be performed at St. Gertrude's Church
Bayville Rd., Bayville, NY
For further information or any questions call:
516-628-1113 (rectory) or 516-628-1149 (Deacon Dave Campbell, Outreach Office)
or email: lisakende@mac.com
PLEASE JOIN US TO SUPPORT THE NEEDY DURING THE COLD WINTER MONTHS
WHILE ENJOYING A CONCERT BY YOUNG MUSICIANS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
(AND FOR ALL WHO ARE YOUNG AT HEART)
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Saturday, December 13, 2008
1:30pm
The Kende Trio + Stefan Kende, double bass
11th Annual Holiday Concert
at
Old Westbury Gardens
71 Old Westbury Rd.
Old Westbury, NY 11568 (516) 333-0048
http://www.oldwestburygardens.org/
Concert is free with admission to the Gardens
($10 adults / $8 seniors / $5 children 7-12)
Children under six admitted FREE
classical works and holiday pieces specially arranged for strings and piano
due to the popularity of this annual concert, arrive early to obtain a seat
and also to enjoy the turn of the century decorations at the mansion.
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Saturday, December 14, 2008
3:00pm
The Kende Trio + Stefan Kende, double bass
2nd annual holiday concert
at
The Nassau County Museum
Roslyn, NY
classical works and holiday pieces specially arranged for strings and piano
due to the popularity of this concert, arrive early to obtain a seat and also to enjoy the current exhibits at the museum.
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Saturday, January 10, 2009
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
(silent auction begins at 2:00 pm)
WHERE: The Gill Chapel at Rider University
2083 LAWRENCEVILLE RD., LAWRENCEVILLE, NEW JERSEY
WHAT: A concert to benefit the wiggins house, part of the women's cultural center
dedicated to the personal, professional, cultural and spiritual development
of women of all ages in New Jersey
featuring:
The Sampaguita Quartet
and
The Kende trio
Ticket information: Single - $15 in advance / /$20 at the door
couple - $25 in advance / $30 at the door
family - $40 in advance / $50 at the door
Any questions contact:
Ana Abbracciamento at: 609-208-0648 or Joan Sullivan at: 609-610-1060
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Sunday, February 8, 2009
2:00pm
The Town of Oyster Bay
"Distinguished Artists series"
presents:
The Kende Trio + Stefan
In concert at:
The Locust Valley Library
Buckram Rd., Locust Valley, NY / contact: Cathy Jones at 516-671-1837
Classical works for strings and piano
Program details to be announced
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SEPTEMBER 2009
THE KENDE TRIO & STEFAN KENDE
WILL PERFORM A BENEFIT CONCERT IN MANHATTAN, NY
TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF DR. PAUL FARMER
(as seen on CBS-TV "60 Minutes")
PROVIDING MEDICAL CARE to THE POOR OF BURUNDI
Further details forthcoming
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PAST CONCERTS:
Crista Kende - viola
Annual awards dinner for Good Counsel Homes
providing shelter, care, job training and suport jmufor unwed mothers
November 6, 2008
N. Y. City
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The 2008 LI Mozart Festival
http://www.limozartfestival.com/
“An Introduction to Classical Music”
by
The Kende Trio + Stefan kende, double bass
Monday, September 1, 2008
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Old Westbury Gardens
The West Porch (near the main house)
(rain location: The main concert tent)
71 Old Westbury Rd
Old Westbury, NY 11568 (516) 333-0048
http://www.oldwestburygardens.org/
The Kende musicians have long enjoyed introducing young children
to classical music at special youth concerts, music festivals, libraries
and at area schools.
This family-friendly outdoor
concert will include selections from the major periods to demonstrate
the beauty and diversity of the greatest composers.
Some seating will be provided, but lawn chairs and blankets
are welcome at this informal concert for all ages.
Concert is free with admission to the Gardens
($10 adults / $8 seniors / $5 children 7-12)
Children under six admitted FREE
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Sevenars Music Festival
Sunday, August 17, 2008
4:00 p.m.
THE Kende Trio
with
Lynelle Schrade, piano
in concert at the
40th anniversary season of the Sevenars Festival
Program: works by Dvorak, Mozart, Bach
address: The Academy, South Ireland St. / Rte.112,
South Worthington, MA
Phone: 413-238-5854 (May-Oct) 212-288-4261 (Nov-April)
Admission: $20 adults, $18 seniors / students
children and teens with full paying adult admitted free
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Sunday, August 10, 2008
2:00 p.m.
Classical music for violin, viola, cello and double bass
at
The Historic Conklin Barn, Huntington, NY
www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org/conklin.htm
to benefit
Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice care of Suffolk, LI
featuring
Alexis, Crista, Daniela and Stefan Kende
and
Pat Matos-Puente, oboe
performing the Mozart Oboe Quartet with the kende Trio
Program also includes works by Bach, Beethoven, Rossini
Tickets: $50
Includes a wine and cheese reception before the concert, a
"meet and greet the performers" session with light refreshments afterwards
and a private tour of the historic Conklin Farmhouse
Since 1952, Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk have been committed
to providing in-home care with kindness and dignity to patients in need
without regard to ability to pay, race, religion, age or sex with the goal
of helping those in need to achieve their maximum level of health.
They provide the best in home care for patients who can no longer be cared for at home,
offering 24-hr compassionate care from registered nurses & aides
with the support of trained hospice volunteers
The musicians have donated their talents to benefit this worthwhile cause ___________________________________________________________
Friday, April 25, 2008
Sisters of Life 8th Annual Gala dinner
honoring Alfonso Cardinal Lopez Trujillo
with the
John Cardnal O'Connor award for his teaching on the sacredness of human life, marriage and children
Cardinal Trujillo is the President of the Pontifical Council for the Family appointed by Pope John Paul II and re-appointed by Pope Benedict XVI
The Kende Trio was honored to perform for the Cardinal and guests
at
The Union League Club
38 East 37th St., Manhattan, NY
5:15pm - Mass at the Church of Our Savior (38th St. / Park Ave.)
6:30pm - cocktails / 7:30pm - dinner at the Union League Club
For more information contact:
The Sisters of Life
718-863-2264
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SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2008
4:00 P.M.
JASON WIRTH, PIANO
AND
THE KENDE TRIO
PERFORM A CONCERT TO BENEFIT:
THE BENEDICTINE SISTERS OF THE PRIORY IN EPHESUS, KANSAS CITY
IN THEIR EFFORT TO BUILD A NEW MONASTERY
<WWW.BENEDICTINESOFMARY.ORG>
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church
230 East 90th Street (between 2nd & 3rd ave), Manhattan
program includes works by: Brahms, Mozart and Handel
Concert open to the public
Good will donation
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Saturday, March 1, 2008
5:00 p.m.
Shared recital by:
Stefan Kende, Double Bass
Samuel Taubl, Cello <thetaublfamily.com>
with
Tomoko Kawamukai, piano
Alexis Kende, Violin
Crista Kende, Viola
program includes works by:
Bach, Shostakovich, Mendelssohn, Dragonetti, and Schubert
The Juilliard School - Morse Hall
(at street level behind entrance lobby)
Temporary construction entrance to the Juilliard School located at:
66th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Aves, NY City
ADMISSION IS FREE - OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
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Sunday, February 24, 2008
4:00 p.m.
Alexis and Crista Kende
with
Noriko Schneiderman, piano
at the Lawrenceville School
Lawrenceville, NJ
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Sunday, december 16, 2007
2:00 p.m.
Classical music concert at the Nassau County Museum
by
The Kende Trio + Stefan Kende, double bass
also featuring:
Noriko Schneiderman, piano
Program: Classical solo and chamber music works by Mozart, Rossini and more
Address: One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor, NY 11576
Phone: 516-484-9338 / E-mail: www.nassaumuseum.com
Young musicians welcome
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Sunday, december 2, 2007
1:30 p.m.
10th annual holiday concert
at Old Westbury Gardens in the Red Ballroom
by
The Kende Trio + Stefan Kende, double bass
also featuring:
Shirley Yoo , piano
Program: Classical solo and chamber music selections
Address: 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury, NY
Phone: 516-333-0048 / E-mail: www.oldwestburygardens.org
Concert is free with admission to the gardens
Families and young musicians are welcome
Arrive early for seating and to enjoy the antique decorations in the mansion
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Saturday, November 24, 2007
7:00 p.m.
St. Patrick's on the Hill Beacon Music Series
presents:
The Kende Trio in concert
St. Patrick's Church
235 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY
suggested donation: $5
For more than 150 years, St. Patrick's church has served as a beacon of light for the
underprivileged on the north shore through food pantry, job placement and other services.
all proceeds from this 5-part concert series will benefit the needy.
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Friday, August 31, 2007
THE Kende Trio
performs at the opening night gala
of the
2007 Long Island Mozart Festival
at Old Westbury Gardens
tickets are $200 per person
order online at: www.limozartfestival.com
or
phone: 1-877-444-4488
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Sunday, July 29, 2007
4:00 p.m.
THE Kende Trio + Stefan Kende
with
Noriko Schneiderman, piano
in concert at the
Sevenars Music Festival
address: The Academy, South Ireland St. / Rte.112, South Worthington, MA
Phone: 413-238-5854 (May-Oct) 212-288-4261 (Nov-April)
Admission: $20 adults, $18 seniors / students
children and teens with full paying adult admitted free
Program: chamber/solo works by schubert, beethoven, mozart, dohnanyi
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JUNE 11 - JULY 2, 2007
Crista Kende performed and participated
IN THE
PINKAS ZUCKERMAN YOUNG ARTISTS PROGRAM
OTTAWA, CANADA
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Sunday, June 10, 2007
3:00 p.m.
a concert for the entire family
by
The Kende Trio + Stefan Kende, double bass
also featuring:
Shirley Yoo, Piano
at
the Huntington Public Library
address: 338 Main St., Huntington, NY
Phone: 631-427-5165
Young musicians and children are welcome to this family concert for all ages
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Sunday, April 29, 2007
3:00 p.m.
Alexis Kende
soloist
with the
Island Chamber Symphony orchestra
performing: Beethoven Violin Concerto
address: St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Highland Avenue, Glen Cove, NY
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Friday, April 27 a n d Saturday, April 28, 2007
8:00 p.m.
Crista Kende
soloist WITH THE
Princeton university orchestra (PUO)
a winner of the 2007 PUO competition
performing: Hindemith 'Trauermusik'
program also includes: Bartok violin Concerto & Dvorak Cello Concerto
address: Richardson Auditorium
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
open to the public
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Saturday, February 17, 2007
8:00 p.m.
crista kende, viola
Senior Recital at Princeton University
with:
Alexis, Daniela and Stefan Kende
Noriko Schneiderman, piano
also featuring:
Matthew and Martin Piazza, viola
works by bach, shostakovich, handel-halvorsen, schubert, hindemith
address: Taplin Auditorium in Fine hall (off Washington St.)
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
open to the public
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Sunday, February 4, 2007
3:00 p.m.
THE GREATER PRINCETON AREA STEINWAY SOCIETY PRESENTS:
Noriko Schneiderman, piano
with
the Kende Trio
Program: works by Barber, Chopin, Mendelssohn, Mozart & Sarasate
address: Jacob's Music, 2450 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ
admission: $15 adult / $8 student
for more information call: 609-434-0222
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Saturday, December 23, 2006
2:00 p.m.
Crista Kende - Soloist
with the
Juilliard Pre-College Chamber Orchestra (PCCO)
performing the Hindemith "Trauermusik"
in honor of the late Eugene Becker, Crista's former teacher at Juilliard
program also includes: Mozart Piano Concerto No. 19 and Dvorak Symphony No. 8
The Juilliard Theatre (across from Lincoln Center)
address: 65th St. between Amsterdam + Broadway, N.Y. City
The PCCO consists of young musicians all under the age of 13
admission is free and children/young musicians are welcome
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Sunday, December 17, 2006
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Annual holiday concert
at Old Westbury Gardens red ballroom
by
The Kende Trio and Stefan Kende, DOUBLE BASS
with
Noriko Schneiderman, piano
Program: works by Chopin, Schubert, schumann, sarasate, Hindemith
Address: 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury, NY
Phone: 516-333-0048 / E-mail: www.oldwestburygardens.org
Concert is free with admission to the gardens
Arrive early for seating and enjoy antique decorations in the mansion
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Sunday, October 29, 2006
3:00 p.m.
Stefan Kende and Crista Kende, soloists
with
The Island Chamber Symphony Orchestra
conducted by Jeremy Kempton
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
ADDRESS: 28 Highland Rd., Glen Cove, NY
program:
Stefan Kende, double bass: Dragonetti A Major concerto "Allegro Moderato"
Crista Kende, VIOLA : Hindemith 'Trauermusik' and Kempton 'Lament'
Admission is free and open to the public
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