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Palisades Virtuosi

New York, NY

The Palisades Virtuosi has been delighting audiences throughout the northeast for over seven years.  In their performances, flutist Margaret Swinchoski, clarinetist Donald Mokrynski and pianist Ron Levy combine standard repertoire with newly commissioned works, all performed with virtuosic and passionate flair.

  1. on June 8, 2011
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    Palisades Virtuosi
    Posted project update #16

    New American Masters - Volume 4 Update

    Dear Backers - 

    Thank you for your patience!  It's been a very long year with a total of FIVE newly commissioned works premiered in concert this season.   We have only been able to get into the studio since we finished out our concert series in March.  Now, with only two works remaining, we should finally finish recording this 4th volume of commissioned works by mid July.  From there it will be edited, mastered and finally off to production.  We are again so thankful for your support with this recording and look forward to getting a copy into your hands as soon as possible.  

    We hope you have a wonderful summer! 

    all the best, 

    Margaret, Don & Ron

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  2. on September 23, 2010
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    ILLUMINATE by Indelible

    Indelible Dance presents ILLUMINATE: A contemporary ballet about the Big Bang, featuring costumes made of light, live music, and visual projections!

    • 104% funded $3,147 pledged
    • 103 backers
    • Funded Sep 26, 2010
  3. on September 1, 2010
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    Palisades Virtuosi
    Posted project update #15

    Rewards are Coming Soon!

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  4. on July 31, 2010
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    Palisades Virtuosi
    Posted project update #14

    THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!

    DEAR BACKERS -

    Thank you for your support and belief in us. We are humbled by your generosity. We will be in touch with you shortly regarding rewards for your pledge levels and we promise to keep you updated on our progress with the recording of New American Masters, Volume 4.

    Thank you so much!

    Margaret, Don & Ron
    and the board of the
    Palisades Virtuosi

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  5. on July 31, 2010
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    Palisades Virtuosi - New American Masters, Volume 4 by Palisades Virtuosi

    Palisades Virtuosi - New American Masters, Volume 4. Help us share these important, newly commissioned works by American composers, with the world!

    • 103% funded $7,106 pledged
    • 72 backers
    • Funded Jul 31, 2010
  6. on July 30, 2010
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    Palisades Virtuosi
    Posted project update #13

    THANK YOU!!

    Dear Backers -

    Thank you for supporting us - Our pledge process is nearly done and it looks as though we will make it! Thank you for believing in us and sharing your resources with us to help create this new volume of commissioned works!

    Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
    Margaret, Don & Ron

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  7. on July 28, 2010
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    Palisades Virtuosi
    Posted project update #12

    Final 3 days!!!

    Dear Backers and Friends -

    Thank you for your support of our project. It means so much to us to know that you believe in our mission and support us in our attempt to bring these newly created works to all.

    With only 3 days remaining we are still hopeful that we will reach our goal. If you can think of anyone who might be able to help us along please do send this project page to them with a recommendation. We would greatly appreciate it!

    Again we thank you for your support - please enjoy this short video of some of our composers talking about PV and its mission at our release party on July 13.

    all our best,
    Margaret, Don & Ron

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        pamela sklar on July 28, 2010

        Good luck, Margaret!! You guys are so close (and Good)!!
        I think you can still make it! Fingers crossed!!
        love
        Pam


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  8. on July 20, 2010
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    Palisades Virtuosi
    Posted project update #11

    10 DAYS LEFT TO REACH OUR GOAL!! Special new Video!!

    Dear Friends -

    Last Tuesday we had a CD Release Party and Fund Raiser for Volume 4 at the Bennett Studios in Englewood, NJ. It was well attended by our friends and patrons, among them several of our composers! We performed a little concert in the main studio where we have recorded all our albums so far. Here is a video of the 1st movement of Amanda Harberg's "Birding in the Palisades". Her music is wonderfully effective - sweeping in scope and a delight to hear! Please enjoy this Kickstarter-exclusive video and please tell all your friends about our project. We have just 10 days to reach our goal!

    Thank you for supporting our "Mission to Commission"!!
    Margaret, Don & Ron

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        Jeffrey James on July 22, 2010

        Hope this helps.

        Jeff James


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  9. on July 8, 2010
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    2nd Annual Pride Concert: Music by Gay and Lesbian Composers by Russell Reed

    Russell Reed and Jim James are Kickstarting the 2nd Annual Pride Concert: Music by Gay and Lesbian Composers--seeking funds to support musicians.

    • 116% funded $700 pledged
    • 9 backers
    • Funded Jul 19, 2010
  10. on July 3, 2010
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    Palisades Virtuosi
    Posted project update #10

    EVENT: A Celebration of Palisades Virtuosi's New American Masters Series

    WHAT: CD Release Party for Volume 3 - AND - Fund Raiser for Volume 4

    WHEN: Tuesday July 13, 2010 FROM: 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

    WHERE: Bennett Studios - 1 Depot Square - Englewood NJ

    This is a wonderful opportunity to meet our composers, hear their music
    and see this State-of-the-Art facility!

    Composers from both Volume 3 and Volume 4 will be on hand. We will perform a demo concert of selected works from both albums.

    Our new release, "New American Masters - Volume 3", will be available for purchase.

    There are three options for admission to this event:

    General Admission - $15 - include wine & cheese reception, demo concert, champagne toast & signing.

    VIP ticket - $40 - includes in addition, a guaranteed seat in the Main Studio for the demo concert and a $25 tax-deductible contribution to PVI.
    (These tickets are limited - We can only guarantee 35 seats in the Studio.)

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    You can choose to SUPPORT OUR KICKSTARTER PROJECT FOR VOLUME 4 by pledging at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/PalisadesVirtuosi/palisades-virtuosi-new-american-masters-volume-4...

    In addition to the incentives listed at the Kickstarter website,
    you will also receive 1 VIP ticket for each $50 pledged toward our project PLUS
    a copy of our new release - New American Masters - Volume 3.
    (This pledge is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law)

    When your pledge is received, your name will be added to our guest list.
    No ticket will be required for entry. For Current Backers at the $50 or higher level, please email us if you wish to reserve a seat.

    We hope you will join us for this exciting event!

    Please view the attached invitation.

    To Reserve General Admission Tickets please email: palisadesvirtuosi@gmail.com.

    We look forward to seeing you soon!
    all the best,
    Margaret, Don & Ron

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