Sant Bani School Chamber Music Series Opens Tenth Season with Pianist Benjamin Hochman Friday

SANBORNTON — The tenth season of Sant Bani School's Chamber Music series will open on Friday, September 21 at 7 p.m., with the winner of 2011's prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, Pianist Benjamin Hochman.

Hochman has achieved widespread acclaim for his effortless and thoughtful performances as an accomplished orchestral soloist, recitalist and chamber musician. After his successful recital debut at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, he became a strong musical presence in New York through his concerts with the New York Philharmonic and the American Symphony Orchestra,

his Carnegie Hall debut with the Israel Philharmonic and appearances at the 92nd Street Y.

He has appeared in his native Israel with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Tel Aviv Soloists, the Raanana and Jerusalem Symphonies, and has joined conductor Pinchas Zukerman and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in a Mozart Piano Concerto project with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.

The Chamber Music Series exemplifies Sant Bani School's commitment to the arts. Bringing outstanding musicians for live performances helps foster a lifelong love of classical music. Faculty and students in kindergarten through twelfth grade enjoy a free concert during the school-day followed by a question and answer session with the visiting musicians. Sant Bani School often invites other area schools to join them for these daytime performances, sharing this unique opportunity with students in the local communities.

The concert begins at 7 pm. Dessert, coffee, and tea will be served at intermission. Concert tickets may be reserved by calling the school at 934-4240 or may be purchased at the door. Adult tickets are $15 and children and students are free. For more information, visit the school's website: santbanischool.org.