PHILIPSBURG:---NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ARTS – NIA’s “Music Brings People Together” project presents a Classical Concert by pianist Irina Kaufman-Brookes, students and Friends. This, NIA’s 2nd Fundraiser under the heading “Music brings people together “, is a demonstration of talents on the piano of all ages, starting from 4 years old! This is a special performance featuring 1st Prize Winner of the American Fine Art Festival in New York Miss Valeria Kristina Perez Herrera, who is on the island for only a short visit. Miss Valeria hails from Costa Rica.” We recommend this concert especially
for all aspiring piano students and their parents, you will be truly inspired by said NIA Director Arlene Halley. NIA’s Black Box Theatre at the John Larmonie Center is an
intimate acoustic setting, seats are limited. The Concert is upcoming Sunday, March 10 and it starts at 7 p.m. sharp! Donation is $5 for kids and students, $10 for Adults, at the door only! Irina Kaufman-Brookes (piano, Russia/UK) Graduated from the State Russian Musical Academy named by Gnesins (PHD). Her Awards include II prize and a silver medal in the II International Piano Competition in Andorra; award of Recognition for her contributions to the young musician's development (American Protégé, New York). She has performed numerous recitals in Russia, USA, France, Austria, Hungary, Belize, Caribbean Islands, Andorra, Costa-Rica and Spain among others. In 2012 Irina participated in the honorable recital dedicated to the Golden Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Chairwoman of American Protégé Concerto competition (New York) and jury member of the several international piano competitions. She has CD recordings with music of W, Mozart, F. List, F Chopin, I, Brahms, S. Prokofiev, C. Saint- Saens, V. Horowitz, E. Wild, E. Grieg, G. Gershwin and more.
