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Violins of Hope

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

Isabel Healy is a first-year master's student at Carnegie Mellon University. She studied both viola performance with Tim Deighton and music technology at Penn State University. She is a multi-faceted performer who is interested in 20th century and contemporary music that features live technological involvement, and has composed works using programs such as SuperCollider, MaxMSP, and Pure Data. During her time at Penn State, she was selected to participate in various masterclasses hosted by James Dunham, Stephen Wyrczynski, Tatjana Mead Chamis, and David Harding. Her quartet was also selected to play in masterclasses hosted by Benjamin Beilman, Ian Saunders, and Tom Rosenberg. Her involvement in the school of music propelled her to achieve the position of treasurer and then president of the Penn State Viola Society and vice president of the Arts and Architecture Student Council. She is passionate about creating an innovative space for music of all types and keeping the arts accessible.

Student Recital: Isabel Healy

Schenley Farms Historic District

### Event Description: Simone Porter & Blake Pouliot, Violin with Hsin-I Huang, Piano at BroadStage

**Date and Time:** March 27, 2025, at 7:30 PM

**Duration:** 75 minutes with no intermission

**Venue:** BroadStage

**Event Overview:**
Join us for an unforgettable evening of classical brilliance as three young virtuosos—violinists Simone Porter and Blake Pouliot, accompanied by pianist Hsin-I Huang—take the stage at BroadStage. This performance promises to be a mesmerizing display of talent and artistry, featuring a wide-ranging program that includes both classical masterpieces and contemporary favorites.

**Program Highlights:**
- **Hotel California** by The Eagles, arranged by O. Marckx (Porter, Pouliot) – 5 minutes
- **Nigun** by Ernst Bloch (Porter, Huang) – 7 minutes
- **Danse Russe from Petrushka** by Igor Stravinsky, arranged by S. Dushkin (Porter, Huang) – 3 minutes
- **Variations on a Hungarian Peasant Song for Violin and Piano, Op. 4** by Miklos Rozsa (Pouliot, Huang) – 9 minutes
- **Intermission**
- **Sabina** by Andrew Norman (Porter) – 7 minutes
- **Much Ado About Nothing Suite, Op. 11** by Erich Wolfgang Korngold (Pouliot, Huang) – 10 minutes
- **Sonata for 2 Violins, Op. 15** by Miklos Rozsa (Porter, Pouliot) – 18 minutes and 40 seconds

**About the Artists:**

**Simone Porter, Violin:**
Recognized for her impassioned energy and vibrant communication, Simone Porter has performed with prestigious orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. She made her professional solo debut at age 10 and has since been a recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant.

**Blake Pouliot, Violin:**
Described as a once-in-a-lifetime talent by the Toronto Star, Blake Pouliot has captivated audiences with his refined and impassioned performances. He has performed with major orchestras across North America and Europe and has released critically acclaimed recordings.

**Hsin-I Huang, Piano:**
Hsin-I Huang is one of today's most sought-after pianists, known for her collaborations with renowned artists and orchestras. She has performed at prestigious venues and festivals worldwide and has received accolades for her recordings.

**Tickets:**
Tickets for this event are available for purchase. Don't miss the chance to experience this extraordinary evening of music.

**Additional Information:**
For more details on ticketing, accessibility, and COVID-19 safety measures, please visit the BroadStage website.

Join us for a night of exceptional music that promises to leave a lasting impression!

Simone Porter & Blake Pouliot, violin

The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage

Experience an afternoon of 20th-century masterpieces as violinist Lin He joins pianist Michael Gurt for a stunning recital. The program will feature two iconic works for violin and piano: Ernst Bloch’s Sonata No. 1 and Ferruccio Busoni’s Sonata No. 2. Don’t miss this exceptional performance showcasing the brilliance of these timeless compositions!

20th Century Masterpieces for Violin and Piano, Faculty Recital

Louisiana State University

Hillsdale alumnus and Professor of Piano Dr. Taylor Flowers and colleague Zoie Hightower present a program of lesser-performed and dynamic works for piano and viola/violin, including Ernst Bloch’s 1919 Suite for Viola and Piano and Poulenc’s Sonata for Piano and Violin, along with works by Brahms and Samuel Coleridge

Faculty Recital

Hillsdale College

Simone Porter and Blake Pouliot have been best friends since they met as students at the Colburn School in Los Angeles 10 years ago – and they happen to be two of the most prodigious young violinists in the world today. Their eclectic program assembles a kaleidoscope of scenes inspired by Southern California, ranging from The Eagles to Stravinsky, and will be performed with their other longtime friend, pianist Hsin-I Huang.

Ernst Bloch

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Student Recital: Isabel Healy · Carnegie Mellon University School of Music

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