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SUMMARY:WUNDERBAR! Stories from Austria
DESCRIPTION:Image: Courtesy of Hidden Treasure Music Festival\nDecember 10, 2026 | 6:30 PM\nTICKETS AVAILABLE IN DUE COURSE\nJoin us for WUNDERBAR! Stories from Austria, in collaboration with the Hidden Treasure Music Festival. ( https://www.hiddentreasuremusic.com/ ) Featuring acclaimed countertenor Jeffrey Charles Palmer, ( https://jeffreycharlespalmer.com/ ) pianist Riko Higuma ( https://www.rikohigumapiano.com/ ), and violinist Nuné Melik, ( https://www.nunemelik.com/ ) this concert celebrates the extraordinary richness of Austrian musical heritage, tracing its evolution through centuries of artistic expression.\nAbout the Concert\nFrom the Classical elegance of Mozart and the lyrical intimacy of Schubert to the expressive Romanticism of Mahler and Hugo Wolf, WUNDERBAR! explores the musical traditions that have shaped Austria’s cultural identity. The program also highlights the groundbreaking innovations of Schoenberg and Korngold, revealing how Austrian composers have continually transformed the language of music. Through the intimate dialogue of voice, violin, and piano, the evening brings together poetry, history, and musical expression, exploring the cultural encounters and creative transformations that have defined Austria’s remarkable legacy. Spanning generations and artistic movements, WUNDERBAR! celebrates the enduring power of Austrian music to connect cultures, transcend boundaries, and inspire new perspectives on tradition and identity.\nPlease find the Musical Program here. ( https://acfny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Musical-Program.pdf )\nAbout the Musicians\n\n\nJeffrey Charles Palmer is an internationally acclaimed countertenor celebrated for his distinctive vocal warmth, expressive artistry, and versatility. He has performed at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall and Salzburg’s historic Mirabell Palace. His repertoire spans centuries, from Purcell and Handel to Britten and Björk, and his interdisciplinary collaborations encompass opera, theater, contemporary music, and visual arts. Palmer maintains a strong artistic connection to Austria through frequent performances at the Music in the Alps Festival in the Gastein Valley. In 2019, he released Beauty 美, a collaborative album with pianist Riko Higuma. Image: Filipe Zapelini\n \n\nRiko Higuma is an internationally acclaimed pianist, chamber musician, and collaborative artist whose performances have taken her across the Americas, Europe, Russia, and Japan. She has collaborated with distinguished musicians including Ray Chen, Cho-Liang Lin, and Gil Shaham, and performed at major festivals such as La Jolla Music Society SummerFest and the Edinburgh Festival. A founding member of the Zodiac Trio, Higuma has appeared at leading international venues and her performances have been broadcast on NPR, WQXR, CBC, and Radio France. She co-founded the Zodiac Music Academy & Festival in southern France and currently serves as a staff pianist and vocal coach at the Manhattan School of Music. Image: Courtesy of the Artist.\n \n\nNuné Melikian is an internationally recognized violinist, educator, and scholar dedicated to expanding the horizons of classical music. As founder and artistic director of the Hidden Treasure International Project, she champions rarely performed works and underrepresented composers through research, performance, and education. Her scholarship includes the first English-language book on Armenian composer Arno Babadjanian, and she has performed internationally at venues including Carnegie Hall and the United Nations Headquarters. In 2024, she co-founded the Hidden Treasure Festival in New York, which celebrates rare repertoire and fosters artistic exchange. Her work has received international recognition, including the Creative Engagement Award from the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. Image: Harald Schrader\n
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