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Candide

Posted on November 13, 2014 by ela polak

This month I have a pleasure of performing a violin part in the musical ‘Candide’, composed by Leonard Bernstein, orchestrated by John Caird. ‘Candide’ is produced by Hayward’s Douglas Morrisson Theatre and it’s an absolute delight to be a part of … Continue reading →

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Performances!!

Posted on October 26, 2013 by ela polak

Hi Everyone, I would to invite you to 2 awesome events happening within next couple of days. On Sunday 10/27 at 8.00 I will be performing with a contemporary ensemble Klangfarbenatrix (Robert Lopez filling in for Tim Black – percussion, Nick Kanozik – piano, Josh Marshall … Continue reading →

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Bay Area improv

Posted on July 18, 2013 by ela polak

Since I moved to Bay Area almost 3 months ago, I’ve been trying to scope out the musical scene in and around San Francisco. One of the happy occurrences was definitely meeting Nick Kanozik, pianist and composer affiliated with Mills … Continue reading →

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Upcoming concert, Queens College 03/19

Posted on March 15, 2013 by ela polak

It’s been a while since I posted something, what can I say, life happens… I did a bunch of cool performances with Elevator Rose and we have an upcoming concert in Queens College! After a great gig in The Stone … Continue reading →

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Concert in The Stone!

Posted on December 24, 2012 by ela polak

Hey Everyone, After a great time in JACK on December 5th, Elevator Rose is striking again – on December 28th we will be performing in The Stone, run by legendary John Zorn. We teamed up with amazing young composer Howie … Continue reading →

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Elevator Rose performing on Saturday!

Posted on December 5, 2012 by ela polak

Hello Everyone, My group, Elevator Rose, will be performing twice this month! I’m going to focus on the first event in this post – it’s happening this Saturday, 12/8 at 8 pm! Elevator Rose is playing in JACK – an … Continue reading →

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Concert Alert!

Posted on October 3, 2012 by ela polak

Hey everyone, This Friday, October the 5th, at 7.30, I will have a pleasure of performing with Emy Todoroki-Schwartz in a beautiful concert hall of Saint Cecilia Music School in the Bronx! The school is at 138th street, close to … Continue reading →

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Branching out!

Posted on September 21, 2012 by ela polak

Hey everyone, So this Sunday, September 23rd, my group will have a pleasure of performing at Cage Hop concert! Cage Hop is a festival dedicated to John Cage, and so, we will be playing his Credo in Us. The concert … Continue reading →

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Elevator Rose

Posted on July 24, 2012 by ela polak

I would like to introduce to you a contemporary music ensemble whose member I am: Elevator Rose (or E Rose). Currently there are 4 of us: Vasudevan Panicker (piano), Joseph Fee (percussion/ guitar), Frederick Trumpy (percussion) and my humble self … Continue reading →

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Gypsy Violin

Posted on July 18, 2012 by ela polak

I have to say, I’m into Gypsy music. Violin has always been an extremely important instrument for Romani people, instrument that became perfect for improvising. Violin has this uncanny ability of mimicking human voice, its melody, therefor Gypsy improvisations sound … Continue reading →

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