Tag Archives: piano

Ray Iwazumi and Toshiki Usui Live at MCW Friday, Jan. 6

Posted on December 15, 2011 by MCW
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Student News: Melody Hsu Wins Gold Medal at AADGT

Posted on May 4, 2011 by MCW

Melody Hsu, a student of MCW faculty member Svetlana Gorokhovich, won a gold medal at the American Association for Development of the Gifted and Talented’s (AADGT) International Young Musicians Festival. She performed at Carnegie Hall on April 17. In addition, … Continue reading →

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Jazz Benefit Raises $6,000 (And Counting) for Japan Relief

Posted on April 11, 2011 by MCW

Acclaimed pianist Hiroshi Yamazaki (of Osaka) organized the Japan Relief Benefit Concert at the Conservatory, where he is also a faculty musician. The funds raised from the event will be sent to charities helping the crisis in Japan. The Music … Continue reading →

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An Arts Campus Blossoms: Conservatory and Faust Harrison Pianos Create Unique Music Education, Performance, and Retail Venue

Posted on March 25, 2011 by MCW

Irving Faust with Carol Shiffman – Photo/Jon Chattman The Music Conservatory of Westchester (MCW) and Faust Harrison Pianos have announced the establishment of an expansive new Faust Harrison piano retail, restoration, and performance center on the Conservatory’s campus. Scheduled to … 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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Tango Evening a huge success….

Posted on April 26, 2010 by MCW

Kathy Adorney, violin with Marco V. Quartero, piano After a successful premiere two years ago, “Tango Evening” returned for its third annual performance at the Music Conservatory of Westchester on Friday, April 23. The concert highlighted the beauty of the … Continue reading →

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80th Anniversary Concert: Get Tickets Now

Posted on April 19, 2010 by MCW

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! 80th Anniversary Celebration Concerts:Two Concerts – One Exciting Day!May 8th, 2010 Renowned Piano Soloist and MCW AlumnusGarrick Ohlsson and MCW Student Ensemblesat 7:30 p.m. MCW Youth Ensembles at 3:30 p.m. Tickets now on sale for both performance … Continue reading →

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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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Instead of the Orchestra

Posted on March 22, 2010 by MCW

On Friday, March 19 the piano duo of Svetlana Gorokhovich and Irena Portenko performed to a near sell-out crowd as part of our Live on Central concert series. The next LOC is Friday, April 16 with Mary Elizabeth Poore and … Continue reading →

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