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Stories
Sonori Quartet
The award-winning Sonori Quartet was founded in 2005 and comprised of students from Fairfax, Loudoun and Montgomery counties. They performed twice in the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York in 2006 as winners of the American Fine Arts Festival Auditions and at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC in 2007 as winners of the Washington Youth Chamber Orchestra Mozart Competition. After their cellist graduated, the remaining members of the group formed a new ensemble, String Trio Aleto, that won the Young Soloists Recital Auditions (formerly "Rising Stars" Auditions) and later appeared in concert at the Alden Theater in McLean, VA.
Testimonials
Kimberly Hou Testimonial:
Natalia and Miron are both incredible and generous teachers. Throughout the several years they've coached me as a chamber pianist, they guided me through ensembles ranging from duos to quintets, preparing us for recitals and competitions -- including being selected to compete live at the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. I'm forever grateful for the selfless dedication and energy they've always poured into every student, and for how they cultivated in me a lifelong love for chamber music.
Growing up as a classical pianist, I've received First Prize in over 30 national and regional competitions; performed at Carnegie Hall's Weill Hall, the Kennedy Center Concert Hall and Millenium Stage; and appeared on NPR's From the Top. Since graduating from the Juilliard School and Columbia University exchange program, I've composed music for films and games, and my music has aired on networks in over 16 countries including NBC, BBC, PBS, and ESPN. Natalia and Miron have had a profound impact on my development not only as a musician and chamber pianist, but also as a composer in the years since.
Recordings
2010-02-14 Alfred Schnittke Violin Sonata No.1, Mvt.I Andante - Anna-Luisa Mirto and Kimberly Hou
2010-02-14 Ludwig van Beethoven Violin Sonata No.5, Op.24, 'Spring', Mvt I, Allegro - Anna-Luisa Mirto and Kimberly Hou