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Richmond Performance Series
He considers his crowning achievement the Richmond Performance Series Artist Residency Program which was begun in 1995. Berkshire school students extensively interact with some of the top professional players in classical music, practicing, learning, sharing and finally performing pieces during Artist Residency Week. This is enormously influential in shaping the views, values and musical direction of younger players, but even the seasoned professionals walk away with a profound sense of renewal and continuity as well.
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According to Elie Hammerling, "It is a vehicle for musicians to express their cooperative virtuosity and a compelling language for introducing young audiences to classical music." The Artistic Director is Mark Ludwig. He is a violist for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and often manages to have his BSO colleagues join in as featured artists. Mr. Ludwig views the entire live performance of chamber music as both an intimate and a joyous expression of shared experience between player, instrument and audience.
