FPC Concerts

Friday, February 10, 2023 | 7:00 PM

New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players

Now in its forty-eighth year of operation, New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP) is America’s preeminent professional Gilbert & Sullivan repertory ensemble.  Under the dynamic leadership of Artistic Director Albert Bergeret, who has been hailed as “the leading custodian of the G&S classics” by New York Magazine, NYGASP has created its own special niche in the cultural mosaic of New York City and the nation.  Since its founding in 1974, the company has presented over 2,500 performances of the G&S masterpieces throughout the United States, Canada, and the U.K. captivating audiences of all ages.

Friday, March 3, 2023 | 7:00 PM

SooBeen Lee, violin

Her superb technique and musical sensitivities would credit a musician twice her age.” – THE WASHINGTON POST

SooBeen Lee was the First Prize Winner of the 2014 Young Concert Artists International Auditions.  She began studying the violin at the age of four. At eight years old she won the National Competition of the Korean Chamber Orchestra, the following year, she won First Prize at the Russia International Youth Violin Competition, and she captured first prize at the 2013 Moscow International David Oistrakh Violin Competition. Ms. Lee currently studies with Miriam Fried at the New England Conservatory.

Friday, March 10, 2023 | 7:00 p.m.

Magdalena Kuzma, soprano

Praised for being a “standout” with “star quality” by Opera News, Polish-American soprano Magdalena Kuźma is promptly establishing a name for herself in both concert and operatic repertoire.  Kuźma recently won the ACPC Sembrich Vocal Competition, Mississippi Opera’s John Alexander Competition, and the CT Districts of Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition; in addition to placing third and winning Audience Favorite in the 2021 NAO Competition. This season she sings the leading role of Adina in L’elisir d’amore at Yale, is the Mahler 4 Symphony soloist with Richmond Symphony, and is covering Nannetta in Falstaff at Santa Fe Opera. She is a proud alumna of Renée Fleming’s Song Studio at Carnegie Hall, Houston Grand Opera’s YAVA, & The Bach Institute at Emmanuel Music. Magdalena holds degrees from Oberlin & Juilliard, and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree at Yale University.

Friday, April 14, 2023 | 7:00 PM

Dmytro Choni,  piano

Dmytro Choni was born in Kyiv, Ukraine, and began  his piano lessons at the age of four.  As a prize winner of 20 international prestigious competitions, Dmytro has already made a name for himself stage. He is the recipient of the 1st Prize and the Gold Medal in Piano Competition (Spain, 2018) as well as a laureate of the Leeds (Great Britain, 2021). This year, he won the bronze medal at the Clyburn International Piano Competition which he stated was “nothing else but my dream”.  Dmytro’s debut album was released by Naxos in 2020; it received a “Supersonic Award” from Pizzicato and was highly acclaimed by the international critics, one raving he “could be one of the 21st century’s most outstanding pianists.”

$1,000 (1 left!)

Includes all 4 concerts, reserved front side Section B (first come, first serve)

Includes all 4 concerts, general seating Section C (first come, first serve)

$30

Available seating sold at the door the day of the concert beginning 15 minutes prior to show.

Kathy Kyzer, Chairman

Mary Bradley, Diane DeVaughn Stokes, Larry Hartsell, Jan Hartsell, Diane Heckathorne, Debra Jones, Jeff Jones, Kenneth Leach, Carolyn McKittrick, LuAnne Martini, and Kathy Kyzer

Our Ushers and Greeters are members of the Fine Arts Committee.

Brown Bradley, Founder/Artistic Director

FPC Concerts, Inc. is a non-profit, tax exempt Organization. The cultural and artistic components of this program are funded in part by the City of Myrtle Beach, through the Accommodations Tax program and by loyal subscribers.