Review: Georgian Chamber Players deliver provocative, emotionally stirring evening
JORDAN OWEN·APRIL 23, 2024 For pianist and Atlanta classical music fixture Julie Coucheron, the Georgian Chamber Players’ concert on Sunday, April 21, at Trinity Presbyterian was the culmination of a hectic weekend of unexpected performances. Her brother, violinist and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra concertmaster David Coucheron, called her in to substitute Thursday night as part of…
Les mer…>>Coucheron and Shi shine in Mozart
Coucheron and Shi were perfectly blended throughout the performance. Their communication and awareness were telepathic, and they provided a bright and joyous performance of a masterpiece. The pair’s commanding yet gentle presence on stage perfectly aligned with the musical ongoings of the piece, and they deservingly received all four of their standing ovations. Read the…
Les mer…>>Julie Coucheron interviewed by Lois Reitzes
Listen to artistic director and pianist Julie Coucheron being interviewed by the renowned radio host Lois Reitzes from NPR radio in the US. In the interview they discuss the concert performed by the Georgian Chamber Players at the Atlanta History Center in honor of Black History Month. Julie is the artistic director of Georgian Chamber…
Les mer…>>Review: Georgian Players explore outer limits of classical chamber music
Zhenwei Shi (viola) and Julie Coucheron of the Georgian Chamber Players at Sunday’s concert (Photo by Niki Bird) The Georgian Chamber Players returned to their familiar haunt at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta on Sunday for an afternoon of their signature mastery of the classical chamber pantheon, an event notable for its high-energy setlist. Read…
Les mer…>>Beethoven and Brahms from the Kon-Tiki Chamber Music Festival
The Kon-Tiki Chamber Music Festival takes place on Bygdøy, a peninsula on the western side of Oslo, Norway. In 2019, Aftenposten, Norway’s largest newspaper, ranked the Kon-Tiki Chamber Music Festival as the most prominent and exciting of all classical music festivals in the Oslo region. Mark Gresham | 8 DES 2022 (read the whole article…
Les mer…>>ASO delights in familiar works by Bruch and Beethoven
Coucheron’s liquid lyricism prevailed in the highly embellished solo violin part. He had his share of robust passages, too, especially in the Finale, adding some additional kick to his wide range of expression. Mark Gresham Read the full review here …
Les mer…>>Review: Runnicles leads the ASO into its comfort zone for “Scottish Fantasy”
ASO Concertmaster David Coucheron and harpist Elisabeth Remy Johnson were the star attractions in the Bruch concerto, planted on either side of the conductor’s podium. Both had music stands in front of them, although Coucheron never seemed to consult the printed page during his solo turns. PIERRE RUHE Read the hole article from Artatl…
Les mer…>>Mark Gresham wrote in capital letters about David’s performance of Julius Conus
Atlanta’s most-read music commentator, Mark Gresham , wrote in capital letters on 7/3 about David’s performance of russian composer Julius Conu’s violin concerto with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: “COUCHERON SHINES AS SOLOIST”. The review of the concert was brilliant and the audience reception was overwhelming. David has really been pushed to the chest of the…
Les mer…>>KON-TIKI CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL BY HILDE HOLBÆK-HANSSEN (Norwegian only)
Julie And David Coucheron at the helm of the Maritime Museum.
Les mer…>>Pianist Julie Coucheron makes an unexpected debut with Atlanta Symphony
UCoucheron had two weeks to relearn a piece she hadn’t played since she was 11 years old for her debut performance with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. The concert airs virtually Thursday. Read the full article aboutJulie Coucheron here in English English only!
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