Yana Reznik is a versatile concert pianist with a modern view on presenting classical music. An ambassador and humanitarian for the arts, Ms. Reznik holds the belief that it is within each of us as a people to bring our talents to bear in the culture that we live in, that we have a responsibility to effect positive change in our society, and to be instrumental in creating a more inspiring and fulfilling cultural life both locally and globally.
Originally from Moscow, Yana has performed as a recitalist, chamber musician and soloist with orchestras through North America, Europe and Russia. In 2004, she gave a sold-out Carnegie Hall debut in New York as winner of the Artists International Competition. Called "phenomenally talented...with textural refinement and blistering virtuosity", Reznik is founder / artistic director of the Artistic Voyage series.
"We are dedicated to encouraging the arts in our community and contributing to charitable organizations at home and abroad," says Robert Mooney, senior pastor at Messiah Lutheran Church. "Our support of Artistic Voyage allows us to realize both of these goals while providing an outstanding evening of world-class entertainment to our friends and neighbors."
Link: http://www.yanareznik.com
Violinist Danielle Belen is a faculty member at the Colburn Conservatory, has her own growing violin studio and is teaching assistant to renowned pedagogue Robert Lipsett. First prize winner of the 2008 Sphinx Competition, Belen releases her debut recording with Naxos later this year. She has performed as soloist with the Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Nashville and San Francisco Symphonies, the Boston Pops, and the Florida and Cleveland Orchestras. A graduate of the USC Thornton School of Music and the Colburn Conservatory in Los Angeles, Belen enjoys teaching master classes in conjunction with her professional performance appearances.
Link: http://www.belenviolin.com/
Giovanna Clayton is a cellist with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and a familiar face in the Hollywood music scene. She has worked with world-renowned artists such as Yo-Yo Ma and Sir Neville Marriner – and performed live and in recording with artists such as Andrea Bocelli, Celin Dion, Stevie Wonder, Josh Groban, Shakira and the Dixie Chicks. She has played dozens of jingles, movie trailers and blockbusters (Horton Hears A Who, Mall Cop, Rocky Balboa and more). Among her television credits: American Idol, Soul Train, The Tonight Show, Academy® Awards. With bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UCLA in music performance, Clayton is finishing her first instrumental album.
Link: http://www.laco.org/artists/30/
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While on vacation, I noticed some interesting art in the Hotel lobby. I wished I could have a few of these pieces for my home, but knew I couldn't afford them.
When I returned home, I decided to try my hand at painting. I was well into my 50's and had no formal art training. I couldn't even draw.
So, it was quite a surprise to others and myself when I just started doing it. It has been so much fun, and I've quickly developed my own style.
I've been working with watercolor, acrylic and ink. Most of my work is abstract, but I also do children's art.
Some of my paintings have been inspired by Uganda, Africa. My husband, who has been there, fell in love with the people and when he saw their poverty and sickness, he knew we had to do something to help them.
So we hooked up with a group called Hope 4 Kids, and I've been able to donate some of my paintings to raise money for the people there. It is a great joy, to paint with a purpose.
For quite some time, watercolors have always caught my eye but never made it to my paintbrush. And now that I have immersed myself in this beautiful medium, my brush is rarely dry.
During my time of exploring watercolor, I was introduced to a wonderful group of people living in the small village of Mumutumba, Uganda. Their lack of basic needs has never hindered their love and hospitality to others. Though many are widowed and orphaned, their lives are full of hope and faith. Their lives are filled with song and dance. Their lives are filled with thankfulness and generosity. It is their lives that I now paint.
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