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February 13, 2003::No.151

Bongshin Ko, cellist, in recital

Who: Department of Music at Cal State Fullerton
   
What: Bongshin Ko, cellist, in recital
with pianist Craig Ritchie
   
When: 4 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2003
   
Where: Recital Hall, California State University, Fullerton
800 N. State College Blvd. (Nutwood and State College Blvd.) Fullerton
   
Program: Brahms ..................... Sonata in E minor
Boccherini ................ Sonata in A major
Ginastera .................. Pampeana No. 2 (Rhapsody for cello and piano)
   
Background: Cellist, Bongshin Ko, has appeared worldwide as a soloist and chamber musician collaborating with Sir George Solti, Mstislav Rostropovich, Bernard Rands and others. Her performance with Television-Radio Symphony of Moscow was hailed, and reviews praised her “mastery of the instrument.” Other international engagements include performances with the Korean Broadcasting Symphony and German Chamber Orchestra to great acclaim. She has performed and taught at music festivals from Germany to Japan, and received over 30 international competition prizes. She can be heard on several international recording labels, and she was chosen to perform the European and Asian premieres of works especially composed to celebrate the 70th birthday of cellist/conductor Mstislav Rostropovich
   
Admission: Advance sales $20 ($12 with advance Titan discount/$9 with advance CSUF student discount)
At the door all tickets $20
   
Box Office: Tickets available at the Performing Arts Center box office 657-278-3371. Hours: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mondays-Fridays and one hour prior to performance. Or online at: tickets.com
   
Internet Site: http://www.fullerton.edu/arts/events/
   
Media Contact: Elizabeth Champion, College of the Arts at 657-278-2434