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from the issue of April 20, 2006
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Appalachia Waltz Trio to play Lied Center April 25
Playing a fusion of classical and folk music, the Appalachia Waltz Trio will perform 7:30 p.m. April 25 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts.
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| | | WALTZ TRIO - The Applachia Waltz Trio will perform at the Lied Center for Performing Arts on April 25. Members of the trio are, from left, Carol Cook, Natalie Haas and Mark O'Connor.
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The string trio includes violinist Mark O'Connor, violist Carol Cook and cellist Natalie Haas.
O'Connor provides the inspiration for the trio's unique sound. Growing up in Seattle, O'Connor started taking lessons in classical guitar. After winning a competition at the University of Washington in both his age group and overall, O'Connor decided to expand his focus to include violin. He explored different genres with Texas fiddler Benny Thomasson and French-jazz violinist Stephane Grappelli, which ignited a devotion to mixing musical styles.
O'Connor entered the classical market by teaming up with cellist Yo-Yo Ma and bassist Edger Meyer to perform "Appalachia Waltz," which became a classical hit in 1996. Encouraged by that success and the Grammy-winning sequel, "Appalachian Journey" (2000), O'Connor formed the Appalachia Waltz Trio with Cook and Haas in 2002.
Also a respected composer, O'Connor's resume includes a number of commissions, including a concerto for violin and orchestra for Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. O'Connor has also contributed to the Oscar-nominated score of "The Patriot," the PBS documentary on the American Revolution and playing on the soundtrack to the film "Gods and Generals."
He regularly teachers master classes and has conducted symposia at many schools of music.
Cook has performed as soloist with orchestras throughout the United Kingdom.
She began her musical training on the violin at the age of 3 and was taught at home by her father until gaining a place at St. Mary's Music School in Edinburgh. She has received an artist diploma from the Oberlin Conservatory and a master's degree from the Juilliard School.
Haas is a seasoned performer, recording artist, and teacher. Over the past several years, she has joined master Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser for festival and concert appearances in Scotland, France, and throughout the United States. A recent graduate of the Juilliard School, Haas discovered the cello at age 9. In addition to having extensive classical music training, she is accomplished in a broad array of fiddle genres.
Clark Potter, associate professor of music, will offer a pre-performance talk 7 p.m. in the Lied's Steinhart Room. Seating is limited.
Tickets for the performance are $34. UNL students with a valid NCard and youth 18 and under may purchase tickets for half price. For more information, go online to www.liedcenter.org or call 472-4747.
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ARTS HEADLINES FOR APRIL 20
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Author signing April 24
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Hurt book sale begins April 28
India exhibit opens at Lentz Center
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