Friday, August 18, 2017

WQXR: Summer Encore: Young Concert Artists International Auditions - Xavier Foley, Double Bass

Xavier Foley
(Sphinx Organization)

Double Bassist Xavier Foley is the second of four performers in this program.  The four winners were among nearly 200 competitors.



This week, the Young Artists Showcase revisits its last show of 2016, featuring live recital performances by winners of the 2016 Young Concert Artists International Auditions. Chosen from a competitive pool of nearly 200 applicants from 20 countries, the four winners will be given a series of performances during the 57th Young Concert Artists season. Pianist Nathan Lee will open the season on Oct. 24 at Zankel Hall. Violinist Benjamin Baker debuts at Merkin Hall on Jan. 31, followed by double bassist Xavier Foley on Feb. 28 and flutist Anthony Trionfo on March 28.
 
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Bottesini: Concerto for Double Bass No. 2
— Xavier Foley, double bass; Kelly Lin, piano


 

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