Released on: February 27, 2008, 1:41 pm

Press Release Author: Brian Van Norman/The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle

Industry: Entertainment

Press Release Summary: The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle's March 16 concert will
feature clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein. The concert will be held at the Carolina
Theatre in Durham at 3 p.m.

Press Release Body: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:
Brian Van Norman
919.232.5008
Brian@articulon.com

The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle to Feature Alexander Fiterstein
Award-Winning Clarinetist to Perform at March 16 Concert

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (February 27, 2008) - Lorenzo Muti, artistic director and
conductor for The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle, announces today that the
orchestra's March 16 concert will feature a performance by award-winning clarinetist
Alexander Fiterstein. The 3 p.m. concert will be held at the Carolina Theatre in
Durham.

The concert will consist of Fiterstein as soloist in performances of Gerald Finzi's
"Clarinet Concerto" and Max Bruch's "Concerto for Clarinet and Viola." In addition,
the orchestra will perform Ottorino Respighi's "Ancient Aires and Dances, Suite II."


"Alexander Fiterstein combines great technical skill with a warm and easy going
presence." says Muti. "It is a pleasure to work with him for a third time.
Alexander's talent is sure to capture the admiration of our audience."

Fiterstein is a first-prize winner of the Carl Nielson International Clarinet
Competition and the Young Concert Artists International Auditions. He has performed
with The Vienna Chamber Orchestra, The Israel Chamber Orchestra and the China
National Symphony Orchestra, among others. In addition to his performance schedule,
Fiterstein has given educational residencies throughout the United States and
Europe.

"I am thrilled to be back to perform with the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle,"
says Fiterstein. "I appreciate the quality and energy Lorenzo and the orchestra
members bring to each performance."

To emphasize its commitment to engaging young people with great classical music, the
orchestra provides free seating at every concert to students of all ages. For ticket
information, visit the Carolina Theatre box office at 309 West Morgan Street,
Durham, N.C. 27701 or call (919) 560-3030. For more information on The Chamber
Orchestra of the Triangle, visit ChamberOrchestraoftheTriangle.org or call (919)
942-3179.


About the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle:
Since 1982, The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle has been received with genuine
respect and enthusiasm by music critics and the community. Today, it is considered
one of the finest professional ensembles in North Carolina and the Southeast. With
its elite corps of musicians, the orchestra continues to present a well-chosen and
unusual repertoire that delights audiences and evokes high praise from critics. That
standard of excellence has become the hallmark of the orchestra and has
distinguished each succeeding season. The 2007-2008 series marks our 25th concert
season. For more information, visit www.chamberorchestraofthetriangle.org or call
(919) 942-3179.

About Alexander Fiterstein:
Alexander Fiterstein is one of the world's exceptional young clarinetists. He is a
first prize winner of the Carl Nielson International Clarinet Competition, as well
as the Young Concert Artists International Auditions (YCA). He was a member of
Chamber Music Society II of Lincoln Center and participated at the Marlboro Music
Festival for four summers. Fiterstein has performed as soloist with orchestras such
as Orchestra of St. Luke's, Vienna Chamber Orchestra, Danish National Radio
Orchestra, Polish Kammerphilharmonie, Jerusalem Symphony, Israel Chamber Orchestra,
Toyko Philharmonic and the China National Symphony. He has given recitals at the
Louvre in Paris, 92nd St. Y in New York, Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Vanouver Recital
Society, Kennedy Center in Washington and the Tel Aviv Museum. He has performed with
Daniel Barenboim, Richard Goode, Emanuel Ax, Roberta Peters, Ensemble Wien-Berlin
and with the American, Borromeo, Fine Arts, Jerusalem and Mendelssohn String
Quartets. He was born in Belarus, raised in Israel, and now lives in New York. For
more information, visit fiterstein.com.


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Contact Details: Brian Van Norman
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(919) 232-5008

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