MAKSIN DELIVERS AN INTIMATE CONCERT — FOLLOWED BY A PRIVATE TOUR PRELUDE WITH GUEST MUSICIANS!

August 6, 2011, Highland Park, IL, Ian Marksin, a critically acclaimed cellist, and recently nominated Citizen Musician by Yo-Yo Ma performed his new Weinberg pieces as well as pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach, and a Russian composer Ilya Levinson to a standing ovation at a private residence. Ian noted that it was his first time giving a “public house concert”. He further shared that he is playing on a cello “created” in 1780 by artisan Giovanni Fiorillo. Concert attracted in access of 75 people.Post-concert guests enjoyed wine and hors d'oeuvre reception.

This intimate performance served as a prelude to Ian’s upcomingEastern European tour titled “The Effect of the Holocaust on 20th Century” in August.
OnAugust 16, in a private concert a praiseworthy trio comprised of three critically acclaimed musicians: Ian Maksin (cello), Paul Dystra (piano) and David Lisker (violin) played Weinberg and Bloch pieces same pieces to be performed by them in abovementioned tour.
In my conversation with Ian he remarked that “I would prefer to play in smaller venues. It allows for a more intimate interaction between the artist and the audience.” Ian added that although Weinberg a Polish/Jewish composer and Holocaust survivor’s music is cryptic, he intends to find ways to adopt it more to audience taste.

Leonard Mogul, market development director for Kontinent Media said that “it was truly an incredible treat to listen to some of the greatest musicians of our time.” He added that “I truly look forward to their next performance and take great pleasure in continuing to helpphenomenon musicians such as Ian, Paul and David to garner popularity!”
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Leonard Mogul, kontinentmedia@gmail.com
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Photos by: Mila Samokhina

Ian Maksin
Praised for his hauntingly beautiful sound and passionate interpretations, IAN MAKSIN is quickly gaining international recognition both as a cellist and composer. His sold-out performances around the globe have been consistently culminating in a standing ovation and have been described by critics as a “unique listening experience”.

Originally from Saint-Petersburg in Russia, Ian has started playing the cello at age six at the Special School for Gifted Children at the Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory. He has performed at concert halls throughout the world as a soloist, chamber musician as well as the principal cellist.Outside classical music, Ian has collaborated with such artists as Andrea Bocelli, Gloria Estefan, Barry Gibb of the former Bee Gees, P. Diddy and Snoop Dogg to name a few.

David Lisker
Born in Novosibirsk, Russia, DAVID LISKER immigrated to America with his parents when he was 4 and began studying violin at the age of 5 with his father. He continued his studies with Terrine Gomez in Champagne, Illinois, Linda Rose in Los Angeles, and Mark Zinger in Chicago. At 14, he was one of 18 young violinists selected to participate in the renowned summer music program, The Perlman Music Program, where he studied with Itzhak Perlman for 5 years. Mr. Lisker also participated in the National Centre's Young Artists Program in Ottawa for 4 years. Further associations have included Erick Friedman, VadimRepin, Joseph Kalichstein, Michael Tree, Lawrence Dutton, and Robert Mann. Mr. Lisker received his Bachelor in Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music where he studied with PatinkaKopec and Pinchas Zukerman, and went on to receive his Masters in Music degree from the Juilliard School where he studied with ItzhakPerlman.

Paul Dykstra
Former music director and conductor of the Lira Symphony and Lira Chamber Orchestra of Chicago, PAUL DYKSTRA has created a performance entity that has rapidly become a highly respected classical music organization. In addition to programming standard orchestral repertoire, Maestro Dykstra also dedicates himself to introducing the “new music” of Poland and also actively promotes America’s “now” contribution to the global musical scene. Mr. Dykstra graduated summa cum laude from the University of South Dakota and since has garnered a reputation as a critically acclaimed concert pianist and accompanist. He established his role as a notable conductor as well as vocal coach after engaging in advanced studies at the American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, Austria.