October 6, 2011
David Michael Wolff |
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David Michael Wolff made his orchestral debut as piano soloist at the age of twelve. Three years later he entered the University of Washington on full scholarship majoring in Romance Languages and Piano Performance as a student of Robin McCabe. He later moved to New York City and obtained his Master’s Degree under the direction of Byron Janis, celebrated pupil of Vladimir Horowitz.
Wolff has won numerous prizes in international competitions, including grand prize in the Naomi Management International Competition in New York City. He was then presented in recital at Carnegie Hall, where he continues to appear regularly, both as pianist and conductor. In 2004, he won five consecutive first prizes in international competitions in Europe and as a result was engaged for numerous solo recitals in Europe. Hundreds of performances across North America, Europe and Asia have solidified his reputation as one of the foremost performing artists of his generation.
After firmly establishing his career as a concert pianist, Wolff took up the baton and began a second career as a conductor. After three years of study in Rome, he began performing throughout Italy, conducting opera (La Traviata, La Bohème, and Tosca, among others) and symphonic works, as well as conducting piano concertos from the keyboard. Wolff is Principal Conductor of the Manhattan Chamber Philharmonic as well as the newly formed NC-based Carolina Philharmonic (formerly West Side Chamber Orchestra). Last season’s engagement as Guest Conductor of the Fayetteville Symphony and CFRT’s co-production of Porgy and Bess earned him rave reviews.
Wolff took part in the internationally renowned St. Bart’s Music Festival in the French West Indies and was Assistant Conductor of an orchestra comprised of principal players from the leading orchestras of the world. Among its members were principal players from the New York Philharmonic, MET Orchestra, Chicago Symphony, Boston Symphony and the LA Philharmonic. While on the island (on just two days notice), he re-orchestrated Puccini’s Madama Butterfly to cover the absence of six players in the 55-piece ensemble. More recently, at the Cape Fear Regional Theater, Wolff conducted more than twenty near-capacity performances of West Side Story, and performed for President Bill Clinton’s Global Initiative in Arkansas.
Visit the artist’s website at: www.DavidMichaelWolff.com
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October 6, 2011
Baby Spinach Salad with Asiago Cheese
Raspberry, Citrus Segments and Candied Pecans,
Roasted Shallot and Chardonnay Vinaigrette
Grilled Sirloin Steak, Peppercorn Creamy Demi-Glace
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato, Seasonal Vegetables, Crispy Tobacco Onions
Chocolate and Hazelnut Crunch Cake with Anglaise Sauce and White Chocolate Stick
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