New Yorkers have had ample chance to admire internationally acclaimed pianist Shai Wosner, who has partnered in concert with celebrities like Martha Argerich, Pinchas Zukerman, and Daniel Barenboim. Photo: Marco Borggreve Wosner has been a regular favorite in piano series all over town, in collaborations with musicians like Martin Fröst, Jennifer Koh and Missy Mazzoli, and as a curating contributor of consecutive programs at the 92Y. Wosner’s...
Read MoreCultural Journalist Ilona Oltuski
Welcome to GetClassical – a platform for classical music enthusiasts, offering portraits of artists and blog posts that aim to put the finger on the pulse of today’s classical music scene. Beyond its journalism, GetClassical aims to connect great talent with new audiences through its concert events, held in alternative venues.
As journalist (member of MCANA) and founder of GetClassical concerts, it is my great passion to share the talent I meet with greater audiences through my writing and collaborations with performers. GetClassical’s partnership with WWFM broadcasts enhances the spectrum of listeners throughout a great variety of concert performances in venues as diverse as Gramercy Park Hotel’s Rose Bar, Yamaha Piano Salon, Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall, Louis Meisel Gallery, Zinc Bar, India House and LPR.
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10th Anniversary
Featured Blog Posts
Photo Credit: CARNEGIE HALL
National Youth Orchestra at Carnegie Hall: Signing up for excellence...
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Evgeny Kissin’s Well-Tempered Departure Published on BlogCritics.com
Pianist Evgeny Kissin, concluding thePerspectives series at Carnegie Hall’s 125th anniversary...
Read MorePublished In: LISTEN MAGAZINE
Concerts and the City - Urban storytelling with Daniel Libeskind
There is a deeply affecting quality about star architect Daniel...
Read MoreUpcoming Projects
Work in progress
GetClassical is continuing its search for new venues and exciting artists. Every presentation should be geared to the special characteristic of its program. Currently, GetClassical is obsessed with the musical oeuvre of Mieczysław Weinberg and I am looking for collaboration on a big project that will feature his music. We invite you to be part of the conversation.
“..with a feel that’s downtown Manhattan by way of 19th. century Paris salon.., its variety show atmosphere is known to draw audience members to the stage. And quite a variety show that can lead to, given that the last installment’s couches were filled with musicians ranging from arty Juilliard students to Carnegie darling Evgeny Kissin.”
-Harpers Bazaar
Past Events
GetClassical@ Yamaha Piano Salon – Eric Zuber – April 18th 2016
18 Apr 2016,7:00 pm (doors 6:30)
RESIDENCE OF THE RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR – Vassily Primakov – April 1 2016
01 Apr 2016,7:30pm
GetClassical@ZincBar presents – Shuffle – March 10th, 2016
10 Mar 2016,7pm (doors at 6:30)
GetClassical Salon Series@Yamaha Artist Services – David Kaplan – February 11, 2016
11 Feb 2016,7:00 p.m. (doors 6:30 p.m.)
GetClassical@ZincBar – Matt Herskowitz Trio – February 4th, 2016
04 Feb 2016,concert 6.30PM (doors 6PM)
GetClassical@ZincBar Gloriosa Trio Yoonie Han, Jennifer Carsillo, and Kevin Bate – January 11, 2016
11 Jan 2016,concert 6.30PM
GetClassical@(le)PoissonRouge – “With You Armenia” – November 30th 2015
30 Nov 2015,Doors Open at 6.00PM
GetClassical@Louis K. Meisel Gallery – Vassily Primakov – October 14th, 2015 at 7:00pm
14 Oct 2015,7:30p.m. (doors at 7:00p.m.)
GetClassical@ZincBar – Sofya Melikyan – October 8th, 2015 at 6:00pm
08 Oct 2015,at 6:00pm“Ilona is a true music lover… a musical warrior working in the trenches to create new avenues for fan and artist to come together. Ilona has earned respect and admiration for her work in the New York music scene to create a new kind of intimate artist/fan concert experience. We share a common vision with Ilona in her desire to bring artists and fans closer. We salute Ilona Oltuski… a true piano lover dedicated to making a difference Bravo!”
-Richard Waterman, Real Piano Music.com
Artists’ Shout Outs
Inon Barnatan
Pianist
"It was such a pleasure talking to Ilona and having an interview that was as exhaustive and intelligent as it was readable and entertainingly written. Music journalism is becoming a rare art and it's nice to know it is in...
Natasha Cherny
Natasha Cherny Founder and Co-President, The Drozdoff Society Producer, Impromptu! Classical Music Recital Series
When I first became aware of Ilona Oltuski’s GetClassical series, I wondered if perhaps here was a kindred spirit. Now, as a frequent reader of her discerning journalism and a follower of her concerts, I am truly impressed with her...
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
We were thrilled to see Orpheus so accurately represented by GetClassical.org in Ilona’s wonderfully thorough and sensitively written blogpost. It’s rare to be interviewed by someone like Ilona—someone who comes in already intimately acquainted with the culture of Orpheus, an...
Gerard Schwarz
Conductor, Educator, Producer
I have had the great pleasure to see first hand the remarkable work Ilona does presenting concerts, interviewing artists and writing about music. Her musical knowledge is extensive and her charm and brillance are always apparent in her writing on...
Lucille Chung and Alessio Bax
Pianists
Among the best writers and interviewers proudly stands Ilona Oltuski. She quickly gets to the point of an interview with her musical background and inquisituve mind. At the same time she offers a special and unique angle to any article...
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