Michael Lewin

Brazilian Guitarist Plínio Fernandes Releases Major Label Debut Solo Album SAUDADE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2022

27-year-old Brazilian classical guitarist Plínio Fernandes has released his major label debut solo album, Saudade via Decca Gold. Additionally, a music video for The Girl From Ipanema is out now and can be watched here!

Brazilian Guitarist Plínio Fernandes Signs To Decca Gold And Announces Major Label Debut Solo Album '
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2022

Decca Gold is thrilled to announce the signing of 27-year-old Brazilian classical guitarist Plínio Fernandes. Plínio will release his major label debut solo album Saudade on Friday, July 8, 2022.

Boston Piano Amateurs Association Celebrates 10th Boston International Piano Competition
by Sarah Hookey - May 14, 2019

Boston Piano Amateurs Association (BPAA) celebrates its 10th Boston International Piano Competition from June 5 through 8 at Longy School of Music's Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall, 27 Garden Street Cambridge. The four-day biennial event draws top talent competitors from around the globe. Competition rounds and awards presentations are open to the public, under the leadership of Competition Director Robert S. Finley.

Newton's New Philharmonia Orchestra Continues 2018-19 Season With An Evening Of Brahms
by Julie Musbach - Jan 29, 2019

Newton's New Philharmonia Orchestra, Francisco Noya, Music Director, will continue its 2018-2019 Season with An Evening of Brahms, with Grammy Award-winning piano soloist, Michael Lewin. The second performance in the Classics series, An Evening of Brahms will take place on Saturday, March 9 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 10 at 3:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 848 Beacon Street in Newton Centre.

The Museum of Russian Icons Features Mystery, Fantasy, And Resistance: A Piano Concert With Yoko Hagino
by Julie Musbach - Nov 7, 2018

The Museum of Russian Icons will be presenting accomplished soloist and chamber pianist Yoko Hagino in 'Mystery, Fantasy, and Resistance,' a concert featuring an all-Russian program on Sunday, November 18 at 2pm. From the whimsical world of a child playing with toys to the dark reflections of a lonely November night, the program includes selections from Alexander Scriabin, Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sergei Prokofiev, and Sofia Gubaidulina.

BWW Interview: Elza van den Heever Takes on Beethoven's Leonore in FIDELIO at Caramoor and It's 'No Joke'
by Richard Sasanow - Jul 27, 2016

When South African soprano Elza van den Heever made her debut at the Met, as Elizabeth I in Donizetti's MARIA STUARDA, it was something that was totally memorable in every way--not only for her intelligent and gorgeous bel canto singing but for the lurching gait that helped show her character as unbalanced. What does she have in mind for her role debut as Leonore, in Beethoven's FIDELIO, at the Caramoor Festival?