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On October 5, 2024, Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall will present “Boundless Horizon,” a captivating concert featuring violinist Chenyi Avsharian, pianist Rohan De Silva, and violinist Simon Hagopian-Rogers. This special event is dedicated to exploring the profound effects of music on the brain, combining live performance with artist commentary and multimedia projections to illustrate how our brains process and respond to music.

Violinist Chenyi Avsharian will lead the performance, organized by the non-profit NeuralTones in collaboration with Shar Music. NeuralTones is committed to exploring the connection between music and brain function and enhancing music education for underserved children. The concert will spotlight their mission and showcase the transformative power of music.

The evening will offer a unique blend of classical music and storytelling, crafted and narrated by Chenyi Avsharian. This innovative approach will delve into the creative intentions of composers such as Sarasate, Waxman, and Ernest, providing the audience with a deeper appreciation of their work. Attendees will embark on a time-traveling journey through classical music, from the 1820s to the 1980s, gaining a richer understanding of the music’s historical and emotional context.

Tickets are $40-60 and are available at carnegiehall.org, the Carnegie Hall Box Office at 57th Street and Seventh Avenue, or by calling CarnegieCharge at 212-247-7800. Carnegie Hall is located at 881 Seventh Avenue in New York City.

This concert highlights NeuralTones’ mission to merge neuroscience with music, led by Dr. Rogene Eichler West. By exploring innovative learning methods, NeuralTones aims to inspire and enhance education.

“Boundless Horizon” also benefits from a collaboration with Shar Music, a leading provider of string instruments and accessories, underscoring the concert’s dedication to musical excellence and education.

 

Program:

Old Folks at Home (1851) by Stephen Foster Arranged by Jascha Heifetz
Zapateado, Op. 23, no. 2 (1880) by Pablo de Sarasate
On Wings of Song Op.34, No.2 (1834) by Felix Mendelssohn Arranged by Jascha Heifetz
Fantaisie Brillante on Rossini’s Othello, Op.11 (1839) by Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst
Intermission
5 Duet for two violins (1970) Presenting 3 pieces by Dmitri Shostakovich Arranged by Levon Atovmyan
Sonatensatz, Scherzo in C Minor (1853) by Johannes Brahms
Summertime and A Woman is a Sometime Thing from George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess (1944) Transcribed by Jascha Heifetz
Le Grand Tango (1982) by Astor Pantaleón Piazzolla
Mo Li Hua {Xian Hua Diao} (1736-1759) by HeFang
Carmen Fantasy (1947) by Bizet – Franz Waxman