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Lara Downes (The Kennedy Center)

Lara Downes

Lara Downes has attracted attention as one of the most exciting and communicative young pianists of today's generation, cited by critics for her "breathtaking virtuosity" and called “a most delightful artist, with a unique blend of musicianship and showmanship” by National Public Radio. Since making noteworthy debuts in 1988 at both the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London and at the Vienna Konzerthaus as soloist with the Vienna Chamber Orchestra, Ms. Downes has performed throughout Europe and the United States, making her New York debut at Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall in 1995. Recent appearances have included recitals from the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts to the Festival International de Musica in Costa Rica. Highlights of the 2000-2001 season included performances at the Edgewise Festival in California with the Kronos Quartet and Philip Glass, the world premiere of a new solo concert work by legendary jazz composer Benny Golson at New York’s Lincoln Center, and a featured appearance on National Public Radio’s Performance Today.

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Lara Downes, whose performances of the classical and romantic repertoire are consistently acclaimed throughout the US and Europe, is one of the most exciting classical pianists of the younger generation.

Lara Downes

Lara Downes, whose performances of the classical and romantic repertoire are consistently acclaimed throughout the US and Europe, is one of the most exciting classical pianists of the younger generation.

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