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Opera Circle Announcement</h1></td>
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<p>for all information, call 216 441 2822</p>
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<p>visit us at <a rel="nofollow" href="http://operacircle.org" style="color:darkslategray" target="_blank">www.operacircle.org</a></p>
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The birthday celebrant himself: Fryderyk Chopin<br><br>
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<li>Monday, February 22, 2010 at 7 pm</li>
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<ul><li>3649 East 65th Street<br>Cleveland, OH 44105</li></ul>
<p><strong>FREE.</strong> Donations gratefully accepted.</p>
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Kalin Ivanov<br>
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Jacek Sobieski<br><br>
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Hristo Popov<br>
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Emanuela Friscioni<br><br>
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<h3 style="font-family:Times,serif;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:bold;font-size:105%;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;color:maroon">Featuring internationally acclaimed soloists:</h3>

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<li><strong>Jacek Sobieski</strong>, piano, will perform his specialty pieces: Chopin's mazurkas and Ballade in F minor op. 52</li>
<li><strong>Emanuela Friscioni</strong>, piano, will dazzle with Chopin's 2nd Piano Concerto in F minor in an all-new arrangement of the 1836 version for piano and quintet</li>
<li><strong>Hristo Popov</strong>, violin, Opera Circle's acclaimed concertmaster & soloist will shine again with his selections, one of them proving how perfectly a Chopin nocturne can fit the violin. For artist's representation, visit <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bulgarianvirtuosi.com/" style="color:darkslategray" target="_blank">www.BulgarianVirtuosi.com</a></li>

<li><strong>Kalin Ivanov</strong>, cello, from New York City, will delight you with his special treat: selections including Chopin's Polonaise Brillante op. 3 for cello & piano. For artist's representation, visit <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bulgarianvirtuosi.com/" style="color:darkslategray" target="_blank">www.BulgarianVirtuosi.com</a></li>

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<h3 style="font-family:Times,serif;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:bold;font-size:105%;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;color:maroon">With:</h3>
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<li>Wanda Sobieska, violin</li>
<li>Adam Klarfeld, viola</li>
<li>Robert Davis, clarinet</li>
<li>Dorota Sobieska, soprano</li>
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<p>Come celebrate the 200th anniversay of Chopin's birth with Opera Circle! The program will feature a number of Chopin's works for solo piano along with a selection of heartfelt musical tributes to the composer, performed by internationally acclaimed concert artists, and all capped with a dazzling performance of the Piano Concerto No. 2 in f-minor. Pure poetry.</p>

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<p>Our programs are made possible by</p>
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<li>The George Gund Foundation</li>
<li>Northern Ohio Opera League</li>
<li>Polish-American Cultural Center</li>
<li>Cleveland Society of Poles</li>
<li>Alvah Stone & Adele Corning Chisholm Memorial Fund of the C.F.</li>
<li>Leonard Krieger Fund of the C.F.</li>
<li>Drs. Francis & Jane Gross</li>
<li>and many other generous sponsors.</li>
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      </div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Peter J. Strom<br>La Bella Vita<br>2013 Murray Hill Road<br>Cleveland, OH  44106<br>Ph:  216-421-1717<br>