KALISTOS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA FEATURES RENOWNED SOLOISTS LAURA BOSSERT
AND TERRY KING IN A WORLD PREMIERE DOUBLE CONCERTO WRITTEN FOR THEM
BY COMPOSER VLADISLAV USPENSKY.

The Boston-based Kalistos Chamber Orchestra's February concert features
Laura Bossert and Terry King, world-renowned violinist and cellist in
a world premiere of a double concerto for violin and cello written by
composer Vladislav Uspensky.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students/senior citizens, and are
available at the door or by calling 617-393-1960.

WHO:
Kalistos Chamber Orchestra featuring guest artists Laura Bossert & Terry
King

WHAT:
Arvo Part            Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten
Vladislav Uspensky   Double Concerto for violin and cello
         Laura Bossert violin, & Terry King, cello
intermission
Frank Bridge         Nocturne from suite for Strings
Benjamin Britten     Variations on a theme of Frank Bridge

WHEN:
8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 17, 2004.

WHERE:
Edward Pickman Concert Hall
27 Garden Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

About Kalistos
Kalistos Chamber Orchestra was formed in the winter of 2002 by a group
of Boston area musicians brought together by their common love of music
and a desire to contribute to the community.  These players share a
willingness to bring their varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences
together in a collaborative environment, creating a an orchestra that
is democratic in its artistic direction.  The group is fully rotational
both musically and administratively, allowing each member an opportunity
to explore a broad range of responsibilities and roles.  For more
information visit http://www.kalistos.org

For more info please contact us at
617 393 1960 or email [log in to unmask]

Ticket Prices
Adults $20
Students with valid ID $10

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Guest Artists' bio

LAURA ANNE BOSSERT, violinist, a Silver Medalist in the Henryk Szering
International Violin Competition has earned recognition as a soloist and
chamber musician of great artistry.  She has appeared as soloist with
the State Symphony of Mexico and has collaborated with the Muir String
Quartet, the Raphael and Mirecourt Trios.  This summer she performed as
a Caramoor Virtuosi at the Rising Stars week at the Caramoor Festival
in Katonah, NY.  In the spring Ms. Bossert with cellist, Terry King,
presented the world premiere of Lalo Schriffin's Double Concerto.  This
May, Bossert spent two weeks at St. Petersburg Conservatory, Russia,
giving Masterclasses and recitals.  Bossert has taught at the Shanghai
Conservatory, University of Rochester, Eastman School of Music and West
Texas A&M.  She is heard on a new video version of Charlie Chaplin's
masterpiece, the Gold Rush featuring the chamber music of Beethoven and
on a CD entitled Sombre Y Sol featuring music for violin and guitar.
Ms. Bossert is on the faculty of the Longy School of Music, Cambridge,
MA The Quartet program and Walnut Hill School.

TERRY KING, cellist, was a protege of the late Gregor Piatigorsky and a
former assistant to him in the famous master classes at the University
of Southern California.  Many prominent American composers have written
works for King and he has premiered, commissioned and/or recorded important
cello compositions by such celebrated masters as Roy Harris, Virgil
Thomson, Henry Cowell, Paul Creston, Lukas Foss and many others.  King
is a member of two world-class piano trios, the Mirecourt Trio, and the
International Trio.  Dr. King currently is engaged in recording projects
of the major works for cello (the complete Beethoven works on the Dutch
label Erasmus) as well as American cello classics series (CELLO AMERICA
on the Music and Arts label).  Dr. King currently teaches at the Hartt
School of Music, Longy School of Music and Walnut Hill School.

What the press says about our guest soloists:

"...a master technician both in digital facility and in his richly varied
tone."
   -High Fidelity Magazine

"...a master player...perfectly polished performances...magnificent
playing...  can coax oceans of smooth, rich sounds from the cello."
   -The New Records

"..to the instrument born...playing with passion, sweep and drive."
   -Los Angeles Times

"...played with relish and technical aplomb...performances could not be
faulted."
   -New York Times

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Volunteer opportunities,
If you would like to volunteer for Kalistos Chamber Orchestra, we have
a number of opportunities ranging from ushers to graphic designer.
Please contact us at 617 393 1960 and leave your contact info.

Sponsorship Opportunities
We are always seeking sponsors to make our concerts possible.  Please
contact us if you would like to join KCO's efforts in making our community
a more beautiful place to live in.

Chris Younghoon Kim
conductor, Kalistos Chamber Orchestra
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