NoHo Arts District, CA] – A NoHo Arts music review of the Holiday in Paris by the acclaimed 55 Strings Trio at The Athena Foundation for the Arts concert series.
A Holiday in Paris is a fabulous and festive selection of gorgeous works by French composers along with holiday favorites paired with exquisite art imagery and lighting for a family-friendly date-worthy holiday program.
Charming, delightful, and a perfect blend of holiday cheer. The 55 Strings Trio is comprised of Violinist Phillip Vaiman, Harpist Ko-Ni-Choi, and Cellist Simone Vitucci. Each of these musicians on their own brings a musicianship to a Maestro quality, but together, they truly did bring the holiday spirit to an adoring audience and a whole lot of Paris in tow. The addition of masterful art pieces makes for a sublime artistic pairing that enhances our eye as much as these musicians enhance our hearing.
The musical selections for the evening were wonderfully arranged by Stefanie Fife and Ken Gist, and how they were presented added to the pleasure. The trio was beautifully balanced by the quality of each of the instruments. The heavenly musings of the harp coupled with the vibrato of the violin and the rhythm of the cello brought such joy and holiday spirit that I was hoping it would be snowing when I left the auditorium.
The audience was very responsive and was motionless during the pieces. But, once a piece was finished, the audience roared with appreciation. I was caught off guard a few times when pieces by DeBussy, Bach, or Tchaikovsky were played, which I thought I knew so well, were played so distinctly. It was as if I had heard them for the first time. I must also mention that the Community Auditorium is an excellent venue for such artists of this world-class quality.
The Athena Foundation for the Arts is responsible for bringing us such rare and beautiful talent to a local community and is furthering the cause of art to the masses.
I have been privileged to have been asked to attend these concerts and each time I am pleased to the hilt and enjoyment. Now it is your turn to attend these concerts that are held throughout the year. The concert series for 2025 will be another offering of internationally acclaimed musicians performing in your community for you. Do yourself a favor and attend these concerts. Your heart, soul, and mind will thank you. Cheers and Happy Holidays.
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