WELCOME TO NEW FINE ARTS!
NEW FINE ARTS presents artists who are wonderful musicians with international touring experience. These artists have been before the public for many years and they continue to bring complete satisfaction to audiences and critics alike.
The Oberlin Trio has been touring internationally since 1982. The Trio enthralls audiences with the traditional repertoire, more unusual works by contemporary composers, and with lesser known works like the trios of Franck Bridge and Camille Saint-Saëns. They have performed in concert halls, radio stations, and recording studios, enthralling their public from Yerevan, Armenia, to New York City, from the vineyards of the Napa Valley to the vineyards of Dresden, Germany. ". . . an extraordinary combination of passion and precision . . ." - THE NEW YORK TIMES
Guitarist Elliot Frank has appeared as solo recitalist, chamber musician, and as concerto soloist throughout the Americas and Europe. Critics and audiences alike have applauded him for his unique blend of powerful virtuosity, beautiful tone, and natural musicianship. first compact disc, South American Guitar Music, was recently released by ACA Digital Recordings. "The performer's attention to nuance, his dynamic depth and considerable dexterity were quickly established . . . sensitivity and superb technique." - RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Pianist Joseph Schwartz has soloed with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and toured the United States, Canada, Armenia, Germany, and Czechoslovakia. He has taught at the Juilliard School and the Oberlin Conservatory and presented masterclasses and concerts world-wide. "A musician from his fingertips to his toes." - THE NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE
TRICYCLE! is an exciting jazz trio with violin, double bass, and piano, an explosive musical partnership with a luxurious and distinctive sound!
Rongchun Zhao is a master of the ERHU, an exciting two-string instrument held on the knee that is similar to the western violin. His rendition of the "Hora Staccato" (Dinicu-Heifetz) is unbelieveable!
Pianist Monique Duphil has performed concertos with numerous symphony orchestras including the Philadelphia and Cleveland Orchestras. She has performed with such conductors as Ormandy, Markevich, Shostakovich, Charles Dutoit, Gerard Schwarz, and Edouardo Mata.
André-Gilles Duchemin, flute, launched his solo career in 1983 with a U.S. tour. The New York Times wrote of his New York debut: "Mr. Duchemin . . . is a fine artist. His lyrical gifts and warm tone served the music admirably."
Yoshio Kurahashi is a master of the shakuhachi, an ancient Japanese flute-like instrument. His CD Kyoto Spirit on the Sparkling Beatnik label was awarded Best World Music "CD OF THE YEAR" by New Age Magazine.