Tag Archives: Irena Portenko

Irena Portenko: Kaleidoscope

Posted on September 21, 2011 by MCW

Music Conservatory of Westchester Director of Communications Jon Chattman (left) conducts an intimate Q&A session between renowned Ukranian-born pianist Irena Portenko and a crowd of music lovers. Portenko was celebrating her most recent CD release “Kaleidoscope,” at the Conservatory, a … Continue reading →

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CD Release This Saturday Afternoon

Posted on September 12, 2011 by MCW

Join Irena Portenko as she celebrates her new release with an exclusive performance and Q&A session at MCW – Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 3:00 PM At Music Conservatory of Westchester 216 Central Ave. White Plains, NY For tickets, click … Continue reading →

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Photo Highlight: MCW Faculty at Shenorock Shore Club

Posted on June 1, 2011 by MCW

The Music Conservatory of Westchester (MCW) culminated their jazz series with a special brunch held at Shenorock Shore Club in Rye. The jazz brunch was attended by over 150 people and included performances from MCW distinguished musicians Harold Jones (flute), … Continue reading →

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MCW Jazz Brunch This Sunday!

Posted on May 12, 2011 by MCW

Photo/Pinsky Studio Distinguished Music Conservatory faculty musicians Harold Jones (flute — pictured above), Irena Portenko (piano), Alfred Renino (bass), and Nick Mangini (drums) will unite the sound of their instruments for a fine performance of Claude Bolling’s Suite for Flute … Continue reading →

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Two Concerts This Weekend At MCW

Posted on March 31, 2011 by MCW

Friday, April 1, 2011… Jacques Ilbert’s Ten Stories- Music Conservatory musician Irena Portenko (piano) is joined by The 277 Dance Project for a dramatic performance of Jacques Ilbert’s renowned Ten Stories. 7:00pm. All ages. $15 for general admission; $10 seniors … Continue reading →

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Samuel Barber Centennial Concert

Posted on November 22, 2010 by MCW

Music Conservatory of Westchester faculty artist and acclaimed pianist Irena Portenko accompanies fellow Conservatory colleague and esteemed cellist Adriana Pera in a collaborative performance of solo and chamber music by Samuel Barber in honor of the composer’s centennial anniversary. Upcoming … Continue reading →

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Portenko cd release a success

Posted on September 27, 2010 by MCW

Music Conservatory of Westchester faculty member and acclaimed pianist Irena Portenko with the Conservatory’s Executive Director, Carol Shiffman, and MCW Trustee Mary Lynn Marx Bianco following a live performance celebrating the release of Portenko’s latest album, “Twenty Four Etudes by … Continue reading →

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Live on Central Instead of the Orchestra – Highlights

Posted on May 11, 2010 by MCW
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Student to perform in NYC

Posted on April 28, 2010 by MCW

Samantha Simpson, a student of piano faculty Irena Portenko, has been invited to perform at DiCapo Opera Theatre on June 5.   Congratulations!

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Meet the Faculty: Irena Portenko

Posted on March 29, 2010 by MCW

MCW offers programs for all ages and abilities. How do you approach teaching students of different ages, whether a child, teen or an adult? The students come to the piano lessons with different backgrounds, goals, levels of preparation and knowledge … Continue reading →

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