Submitted by The Washington Center for the Performing Arts
The Washington Center is proud to announce its 17th consecutive year of presenting the world’s finest young concert musicians in association with Young Concert Artists, Inc. Each season we are thrilled to bring to the stage performers whose skills are already of the highest caliber early in their careers. It is a valuable opportunity to witness the virtuosity and continued development of young talent, and hopefully inspire our local musical students to further develop their talents.
MiXt
A first for our 21st Century Master series – we are bringing back two previous artists now together as a duo.
Formed in 2011, MiXt is a versatile, dynamic, and vibrant chamber group comprised of award-winning soloists on the Young Concert Artists roster. Performing in a variety of configurations, the duo consists of clarinetist José Franch-Ballester and guitarist Robert Belinic. These dazzling soloists and accomplished chamber musicians of diverse backgrounds entice audiences with engaging programs.
Spanish clarinetist Jose Franch-Ballester is a soloist and chamber musician of “poetic eloquence” (The New York Sun) and “technical wizardry” (The New York Times) in great demand.
Robert Belinić is described by the New York Concert Review as a performer “with the most intense passion, energy and charisma of any guitarist I have heard.” Born in Zagreb, Croatia, he began his study of classical guitar at the age of eleven at the music school in Kutina with Zvonko Šušnjar, continuing his studies with Ante Čagalj in Zagreb.
These talented young artists will be performing at The Washington Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday November 8th at 7:30pm. Tickets and more information are available at washingtoncenter.org or by calling 360-753-8586.
