FROM PARIS TO YOU
April 29, 2012 at the La Jolla / Riford Branch Library
- sponsored by KATHY & PHIL HENRY and the HENRY AVOCADO CORPORATION
[Note: The program included the following members of FanFaire Foundation's Kids Playing for Kids program: 8-year old Alexis Ng, 14-year old Ivy Tran, and 10-year old Michael Chen as Prelude performers.]
Absolutely delightful. We heard the artist in Point Loma and followed him.
- L. Berger
Pure music for the soul and a heart opener.
- S. Greatone
[I liked] Fur Elise! All the music. The contrast with the Liszt. The age variety. Alexis, Michael and Ivy. The love. The viola/piano blend. Your hearts. Everything! The venue too.
- C. Slater
Great programme, wonderful performances!
- M. Brzveustovsky
Inspiring music. Both musicians are sensitive and clearly listen to one another, thus creating sublime moods. Love to receive information via email on upcoming concerts. Thank you!
- R. Seward
Wonderful!
- Jan Scott
Was fabulous!
- T. Barwood
Very talented musicians. Thank you.
- C. Hockstein
Wonderful.
- R. Armstrong
Wonderful, exciting, versatile, new and different. Young people were so talented!
- M. Miller
Great concert! Wonderful performers!
- C. Parker
Excellent selections; very well performed.
- E. Cohen
[I liked] everything! What about a Q & A afterwards?
- J. Garfield
Nice selections. Very well performed.
- R. Scott
Great seats. Super brilliant talent. The variety of young musicians opening– Bravo! Brava!
- C. Jones
Excellent.
- Zovig
[I liked] the young people! Everyone.
- R. Bergstrom
April 28, 2012 at the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club
- sponsored by KATHY & PHIL HENRY
[Note: The program included 13-year old Kalvin S. Hibi as a Prelude performer. Kalvin, a member of FanFaire Foundation's Kids Playing for Kids program, played the 1st movement of Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E minor, with his mother Emi Hibi playing the piano orchestral accompaniment.]
Magnificent!
- A. Wagner
Program choices were excellent, performers superb. Zachary is a budding Horowitz.
- M. & V. Meyers
Superb program. The pianist and violist were of top quality.
- M. Henaff
My family enjoyed it. My son is 11 years old and is studying violin and piano. This is a wonderful education for him.
- M. Maravilla
[I liked] all of it! Kalvin is incredibly talented – a joy to hear. Zachary and Virginie are such a treat to hear. So fortunate to have musicians of their caliber here! Thank you so much.
- T. Hendlin
Kalvin Hibi performed so beautifully, with so much sensitivity and purity of interpretation and tone for such a young musician! I enjoyed the viola very much and also the Schumann sonata.
- D. Hardison
[I liked] the young man who played first (Kalvin S. Hibi); the organization of the program, sequence of artists. The artists were highly competent and entertaining.
- J.M. Hardison
[I liked the] quality, beauty. Unusual, very professional. I am so glad these concerts are available to all.
- k. Kozlow
Very talented performers!
- E. Deak
[I liked] the artists! The musical selections…
- K. Beaurichard
Very high quality and location – RSF.
- B. Johnson
We’ve known Zachary since he was a babe! Most anxious to see his progress!
- M. Wagner
April 24, 2012 at the Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library
- sponsored by W.I.N. CONSULTING (Therese Cisneros-Remington, owner) and POINT LOMA CREDIT UNION
[Note: The program included a Prelude performance by Michael Chen who played an Etude by Chopin and Invitation to the Dance by Carl Maria von Weber. Michael is an active member of FanFaire Foundation's Kids Playing for Kids program.]
It has been an honor and privilege to listen to these great musicians. I am
thankful for the sponsor and the FanFaire Foundation for bringing this opportunity
to this community.
Bravo! Bravo!
- D. Ducharme
Fabulous! It’s great to see such talent performing locally and even better for free.
Keep the culture and the talent playing and available.
- J. Hill
We enjoyed the performance of 10-year old Michael Chen. We took our young sons to
this concert and were so happy they were able to see a very talented child perform
as well as the main performers. Thank you for a wonderful event.
- R. Lim
Wonderful concert. Thank you for making such concerts available to the community.
-R. Hendlin
Lovely music. Particularly enjoyed the duets. One rarely gets to hear viola
featured. It is a wonderful, deep-throated instrument
- Anon.
[I liked] the quality of the performers and the intimacy of the venue.
-Hector Eriksen-Mendoza
It was very exciting live. The repertoire was intense and awesome. I’ll do it all
again. Of course, it’s free.
- A. Huang, 8th grade
Very inspirational performers. Good show.
- M. Wallenfels
[I liked] the compelling nature of the music presented and the dedication of the
musicians.
- S. Mangewala
Mesmerizing
- J. Witman
Very nice intonation and choice of pieces.
– W. Yang
They kept me awake.
- M. Ducharme
The music was so beautiful I almost fell asleep! 
- C. Yang, 6th grade
April 15, 2012 at the Point Loma / Hervey Branch Library
- sponsored by AMELIA & ROMULO MATIAS, POINT LOMA CREDIT UNION, ESTANCIA LA JOLLA RESORT & SPA, and DR. VICTORIA CAJIPE
What a wonderful treat was today’s recital in Point Loma. Thank you for bringing Zachary Deak to us.
-R. Salinas
ORVIETO PIANO TRIO
August 12, 2011 at the French Parlor, University of San Diego
- sponsored by DR. HENRY & HELEN LOK
Anne Maclachlan posted to FanFaire Foundation: where science and music intersect
August 13, 2011 (on Facebook)
Last night’s chamber music concert in French Parlor, USD, by the Orvieto Piano Trio (Lauren Basney violin, Daniel Frankhuizen cello & Dr. Byron Chow piano) was exquisite. Wish there was a “Love” button.
1st ANNUAL MESSIAH SING-ALONG
December 3, 2010 at the Neurosciences Institute Auditorium
A Community Event
That was quite an accomplishment for a first year Messiah! I had been to the
Boston Symphony Orchestra one, but I think yours was more fun. And many in the
audience were half-surprised when they realized that the “encore” included them
singing the Hallelujah again. But I think the effect was wonderful! Everyone knew
what to expect and I think the second time around, they were more into it.
Awesome job!
- AL
“WRITING OPERA TODAY: An afternoon with JAKE HEGGIE and SUZANNA GUZMAN”
October 3, 2010 at the Neurosciences Institute Auditorium
A Music Appreciation Event
Thank you for hosting an absolutely stunning concert, and an enjoyable afternoon learning so much and being able to interact with these two dynamic musicians! It is simply wonderful to have a foundation dedicated to music education and an artist’s perspective. You are making a difference, and I for one greatly appreciate it.
Jake and Suzanna, what a PLEASURE to meet and talk with you!!! I look forward to seeing you again and hopefully working with you in the future. – ER, an opera performance graduate student
“SUNDAY AFTERNOON WITH THE ROSSETTI PIANO TRIO”
May 16, 2010 at the Neurosciences Institute Auditorium
A Music Appreciation Event / “Bring Kids to the Concert” program
“Your Bring Kids to the Concert Program provided an amazing experience that is crucial to nurturing a high quality Orchestra program!
…the students absorbed so much knowledge from this high-quality performance. When students hear professional musicians and feel connected to the performers, as in this intimate venue, they have a better impression of what to strive for in their own performance abilities and also gain a feeling of immersion into this musical culture that reaches far beyond the classroom…. our Orchestra program will enjoy further exposure to world-class musicians by attending your concerts that provide incredible memories for students and lead them to appreciate music throughout their lives!” - MH, a Middle School Orchestra Director
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“Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity in inviting the students. The kids and our friends really had a good time at the concert. My piano teacher who came with us to the concert was very impressed. The concert inspired her to play one of the pieces played in the concert soon as she got home. Your efforts in putting this concert together really touched my heart. Thank you again.” - AG
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“Thanks so much for the “Bring Kids to the Concert” tickets.” It was a lovely concert and my teachers and students really enjoyed it. - JP
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My friends were very impressed with the musicians and thought it was a very successful concert. I was very relaxed and enjoyed the musician’s talk and their performance. This concert was definitely a good opportunity for students to learn how to appreciate classical music. Thank you again for all your efforts in putting this concert together. - SH
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I thought it was the most beautiful chamber music performance I’d ever attended. Usually I find them soporific, but not this one. The sound from those instruments was amazing. - JH
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Wonderful concert…..loved the commentary from Thomas Diener, really enhanced my enjoyment of each piece. Brilliant. - DH
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I attended the concert with a friend and we both enjoyed it tremendously. The trio is certainly world class. I also want to commend you and thank you for the work you are doing to provide the venue for transforming our culture and appreciation for the elegant art forms. - JM
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I was there towards the end of the concert but I didn’t catch the whole thing. I’ve heard great things from the people who were there that the musicians were great and that the presentation of the music was terrific. Kudos! - JC
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I am not a practicing fan of chamber music, but I truly enjoyed the concert. It did feel like they were performing in my house/parlor. The intimacy and entertainment was superb. Good show!
- DD
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The performance was splendid, I thoroughly enjoyed it. - CZ
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We enjoyed the event so much! The presentation was delightfully enlightening and the music was divine. We will spread the word for you, and look forward to your next event. Thank you, thank you, thank you! - CS
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We did enjoy the concert very much. The format of the concert indeed brought us closer to the music and musicians. It was very educational and pleasant. Thank you for your efforts in running this foundation. - TH
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We had a wonderful time! My husband enjoyed it so much that if you ever need a volunteer, and if he is available, he would love to be of service. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon. - JD
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Wonderful concert. I enjoyed the musicians immensely. Hope they’ll come back sometime. - JN
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The concert was fantastic, and we really enjoyed it. - CM
