Joshua GreerOn Sunday we had the pleasure of hearing 3 rising stars in the classical music world at Ravinia's Bennett-Gordon Hall. The amazing thing is that they were 9 (Adé, violin), 13 (Clayton Penrose-Whitmore, violin), and 14 years old (Joshua Greer, viola). In a word, these young African American musicians were AWESOME! They received a standing ovation after each performed a movement of the thrilling Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major by 18th century French-born black composer Chevalier de Meude-Monpas. I know he must be cheering in his grave.
These students practice at least 2 to 3 hours per day. Sorry, kids, it's the only way!
The event, titled "Pine and Protégés," was the annual benefit of the Highland Park Strings. Rachel Barton Pine (www.rebf.org) also performed and was simply spectacular.
These students practice at least 2 to 3 hours per day. Sorry, kids, it's the only way!
The event, titled "Pine and Protégés," was the annual benefit of the Highland Park Strings. Rachel Barton Pine (www.rebf.org) also performed and was simply spectacular.
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