October 29, 2008 Benefit
Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra Benefit Concert
On October 29, violin virtuoso Elizabeth Pitcairn came to New York
City to play her famous Red Violin in a benefit performance for the Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra. The recital took place at the
Battery Park City home of KCO board member Lee Gruzen and her husband, Jordan.
Drawing gorgeous tones from her 1720 Stradivarius, Ms. Pitcairn played a range of music, including pieces by Sarasate, Gershwin and Heifetz. She was accompanied by renowned pianist John Novacek. Ms. Pitcairn and Mr. Novacek also performed Duke Ellington's "Come Sunday," arranged for violin and piano by Gary Fagin, the founder and music director of the Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra.
Ms. Pitcairn is the featured performer in the KCO's debut concert, which will take place Jan. 17, 2009, at 7pm in the World Financial Center Winter Garden.
Elizabeth Pitcairn plays the Red Violin at the Gruzen home.
