The program will include two cello suites by J.S. Bach, performed by Amir Eldan, and a solo violin work by Chinese-American composer Huang Ruo, performed by David Bowlin. The program will conclude with Maurice Ravel's engaging Sonata for Violin and Cello.
Amir Eldan has performed as principal cellist of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, and was the youngest member of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra when he won the position of Assistant Principal Cello at age 22. He has performed live broadcasts on public radio in the U.S., Israel, and Europe. Currently he serves on the cello faculty at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and is a member of the Oberlin Trio with violinist David Bowlin and pianist Haewon Song.
David Bowlin has been artistic director of Chamber Music Quad Cities since 2007. He won first prize at the Washington International Competition in 2003 and has performed in New York at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall, Alice Tully Hall, the 92nd Street Y, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Merkin Hall, and Symphony Space. Recent recordings include works by Huang Ruo and Luciano Berio for Oberlin Music. Currently Bowlin serves on the faculty of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, and is a member of the Oberlin Trio.
Payment is made at the door: $12 for adults and $5 for students. For further information, please call 309-797-0516 or visit the website at www.chambermusicqc.com.