Monday, January 24, 2011

Upcoming concert for Nathan Kolosko


Hello Everyone!
I have two concerts coming up in February.
Both of these concerts will feature all my own compositions. On February 11th, I will be joined by Carl Dimow on flute and Ben Noyes on cello. We will be premiering a new trio for guitar, flute and cello. Please read the press release bellow.

Tuesday February 8th 12:00 noon 2011
Noonday Concert Bates College
http://www.bates.edu/

Friday February 11th 7:30 pm 2011
Portland Conservatory Faculty Concert
A program of all original works
With Carl Dimow - Flute & Ben Noyes - Cello
http://www.portlandconservatory.net/



I hope to see you at one of these shows !!



Please visit my updated website with new publications and sound clips : www.nathankolosko.com


Press Release:
Portland based guitarist/composer Nathan Kolosko will be playing a program of all original works on Friday February 11th at the Portland Conservatory of Music. The program will include solo works for guitar as well as chamber music with flute and cello. Flutist Carl Dimow and cellist Ben Noyes will join Nathan in premiering his new trio based on Hungarian and Balkan folk music.
Nathan Kolosko has performed throughout the US, Europe and Asia. As a musician, Nathan is compelled to expand the voice of the guitar through composition, improvisation, and collaborations with both musicians and visual artists. He is currently collaborating with visual artist Ling-Wen Tsai on several inter-disciplinary projects, and performs regularly with flute player Carl Dimow as the kolosko-dimow duo.
Nathan has been the recipient of numerous grants and awards, including grants from the Allied Arts Foundation and D'Addario Strings. As a composer, Nathan has made numerous contributions to the repertoire for the guitar. His works are currently published by Doberman-Yppan & Productions D'Oz. In addition to being a performer and composer Nathan is a teacher dedicated to furthering the pedagogy of the guitar.

Press quotes:
"...such artistry, you may find yourself levitated a few inches off the floor ... the sound is both celestial and lively." - Portland Press Herald
"Great program... expertly played. Kolosko's playing is technically strong and musically
engaging." - American Record Guide
".. elegant phrasing and mastery of color - simply breathtaking."- Greater Boston Flute Association