CHAMBERSQUARED

Welcome to
CHAMBERSQUARED

Chamber Music and Dance Project

CHAMBERSQUARED

Led by Anton Kandaurov and 23Arts artist-in-residence Tanya Gabrielian, this unique and innovative program will blend classical chamber music with original ballet choreography. The Initiative Chamber Ensemble led by pianist Gabrielian and a select group of principal dancers from the Pennsylvania Ballet, New Jersey Ballet, Cuban National Ballet and Hungarian National Opera will come together in a collaborative performance where both dance and music will develop synchronously. This distinct approach will allow each group to highlight and compliment each another’s artistic work, being at once cohesive and experimental. This international artist residency will feature participants representing Cuba, Korea, Puerto Rico, Russia, Ukraine and USA.

Of all the wonders that the world had to offer, only art promised immortality.

- Sergei Diaghilev -

Performance

This year festival program will include

2 choreographers
6 dancers
3 musicians

Meet our team

Piers Playfair

Producer

Piers Playfair is the Founder of the Catskill Jazz Factory and the 23Arts Initiative.

Anton Kandaurov

Artistic director/Producer

Former principal dancer of Connecticut ballet. Curently guest artist and ballet producer.

Jonah Kim

Cello

Critically acclaimed cellist Jonah Kim made his solo debut with Wolfgang Sawallisch and the Philadelphia Orchestra in 2003. The same year, he also appeared with the National Symphony Orchestra in DC where the Washington Post called him simply, "the next Yo-Yo Ma.".

Wayne Lee

Violin

Originally from San Francisco, is an active chamber musician. Since 2012, he has been a member of the Formosa Quartet

Tanya Gabrielian

Musical director/Pianist

Lauded by the Washington Post for her “strikingly poised nobility” and “commanding presence”, pianist Tanya Gabrielian has captivated audience worldwide with her gripping performances.