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Digital download of Tchaikovsky CD with the Russian Philharmonic conducted by Ovidiu Marinescu and featuring the Symphony no. 5 and Marche Slave + Exclusive updates via Kickstarter.com
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Tchaikovsky CD signed by Ovidiu
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“Fiesta Latina” CD signed by Ovidiu, featuring tangos, and Spanish musical gems for cello and piano by Pablo de Sarasate, Enrique Francini, Hector Varela/Alberto Nery, Astor Piazzolla, Maurice Ravel, Enrique Granados, Manuel De Falla, Gaspar Cassado
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Signed copy of the Bach cello Suites played by Ovidiu - enhanced 2 CD set with the digital edition of the music, video clips and interviews
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4 CD package including Fiesta Latina, Tchaikovsky, “Hopelessly Romantic,” and Bach cello Suites (2 CD’s)
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A cello lesson with Ovidiu + A bound copy of the Bach Cello Suites edited by Ovidiu Marinescu
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Dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Marinescu at their house + 4 CD package including Fiesta Latina, Tchaikovsky, “Hopelessly Romantic,” and Bach Cello Suites (2 CD’s)
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Never before offered, a special invitation to attend a recording session of Bach Suite no. 1 or no. 6 in Philadelphia (fall 2009)
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An I-Pod classic loaded with all recording by Ovidiu Marinescu and dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Marinescu at their house
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SPECTACULAR ORIGINAL OIL - ONLY ONE AVAILABLE + Ipod Classic This very special gift was offered by Olga Dmytrenko, renowned painter for one gift only. The link to see it: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2433/3863308170_335705660f_b.jpg Title: "Lacus Somniorum" (in English "Lake of Dreams") Size(HxW): 18x24 in (45x61 cm) Style: Fantasy, Imagination Technique: Oil on canvas Year: 2009 Desc.: This paintings is an imagination of the Lunar lacus (singular lacus, Latin for for "lake") from a close distance. Lacus Somniorum is a plain located in the northeastern part of the Moon's near side. It is located at selenographic coordinates 38.0° N, 29.2° E, and has a diameter of 384 kilometers. It is the largest of the lunar features designated Lacus. The name is Latin for Lake of Dreams, a title given to this feature by Riccioli, an Italian astronomer who was the first person to measure the rate of acceleration of a freely falling body. Lacus Somniorum is an irregular feature with complex, somewhat ill-defined borders. The surface has the same low albedo as the larger lunar mare found on the Moon, and its surface was formed by flows of basaltic lava.
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Private recital of any 3 suites by Bach, + An I-Pod classic loaded with all recording by Ovidiu Marinescu + Dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Marinescu at their house
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Cellist Ovidiu Marinescu, has played at Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory and the Rachmaninov Hall, and has been a soloist with the New York Chamber Symphony, the National Radio Orchestra of Romania, the Bucharest Symphony, the Moscow Chamber Orchestra, the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra, Cleveland Philharmonic, and the Helena Symphony. His critically acclaimed first recording "Fiesta Latina" was followed by a recording of the complete Miaskovsky cello works with the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra and pianist Kenneth Boulton released by Cambria.
Marinescu has commissioned and performed many new works for cello solo, among which are those of Jae-Wook Kim and his brother, Liviu Marinescu. Last spring, Penn Presents featured Marinescu in a multi-media program at the Annenberg Center in Philadelphia featuring works for solo cello, film and electronics by Andrea Clearfield, Richard Belcastro, David Ludwig, Paul Geissinger, teamed with four local filmmakers. In 2000, Marinescu premiered with the Newark Symphony "Anecdote" for cello and orchestra by Hilary Tann, followed by the first performance of “Ostinato” by Liviu Marinescu with “Orchestra 2001” in Philadelphia.
Equally outstanding as a conductor, Marinescu brings to the podium a precise technique matched with great musical inspiration. He is the Director of the West Chester University Symphony, which under his leadership made a sold out debut at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia and embarked in its first European tour. Subsequently, the orchestra was invited to participate in the prestigious Catania International Festival in Sicily, Italy. He served as the conductor for the Wilmington Orchestra between 2003-7, as the Music Director of the Manalapan Orchestra in New Jersey, and Principal Conductor of the Goppisberg Festival Orchestra in Switzerland. His guest conducting includes the Bacau, Craiova, and Brasov Philharmonics in Romania, and Orquesta de Extremadura in Spain, both as conductor and soloist.
Known for his powerful interpretations of orchestral works by Russian composers, Marinescu was invited to record Tchaikovsky’s Symphony no. 5 and Marche Slave with the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra in Moscow. Soon to be released are CD’s with orchestral music by Stephen Limbaugh III, David Laganella, and Andrea Clearfield, also recorded in Moscow, and orchestral music by Samuel Barber. Marinescu is on faculty at West Chester University.
This is simply not true as I contributed $25 to your project and haven't received a CD, nor did I receive any email or notification.
Is Kickstarter broken? Why are they not passing on all backers' pledges?
The project was completed and released by Parma Recordings in February. All Kickstarter contributors at $25 level were mailed a copy of the CD by Parma in early March..
Has there been any more progress on the CD in the last 7 months?
Hi, No hookers and coke, I tried to entice them, but at the sound of my cello they asked for more money than normal. I tried to raise it on Kickstarter but no bites. In all seriousness, the CD is supposed to be released (according to Parma) in the next few weeks. Markus, I will email you forward you the latest design from the graphic artist (which I received for review this morning). Thank you again for your support and patience.
Will there ever be a CD? Or was it all blown on hookers and coke?
12 months later...
Hello. Things are moving forward, albeit a bit slower than anticipated. The final edit for the tracks was finished around July 24. Since then, I have been working (with some help) on the edition, entering notes, bowings and fingerings. A lot of tedious work, but exciting. All suites are done, except no 6. Next, program notes (I have a draft), bio, headshot, and a photo album entitled “Playing Bach,” with photos from a live performance. I would say probably in two weeks I'll submit the material to Parma recordings. They will then put it all together, do a brochure design, so I think we are probably looking at a few more months. Nevertheless, I am excited about the final product, something unique, that one cannot find on the market today. And I am pretty pleased with the performance too.
Are there any updates on when the CD will be finished and ready? I am fully behind this project and realize that doing it right takes time, but there have been no updates in a while so I am curious.
I haven't checked this in a while, but it looks like you made your goal!!! I think it is exciting that, as musicians or fans, we are all so supportive of each other. It is a good feeling.
Congratulations!!
Ralph, Vincent, Thanks for your support and for posting comments. Yes, it is so important to pronounce the composers names as they sound in their native language. Bartok was a scholar in musical pronunciation and even wrote some articles. It’s funny how even some classical radio personalities pronounce names in a strange way. When I was a kid I was totally confused about Dvorak and Dvor(j)ak (as it is pronounced). I thought we have Schubert and Schumann, so we must have Dvorak and Dvor(j)ak. Stay tuned, the project should get some major support to push it over the hurdle.
This is my very first experience at using Kickstarter and I am delighted that I chose your project.
I wish you all the best and am looking forward to seeing the updates on your progress.
By the way, it's a joy to hear someone pronounce the name back and Tchaikovsky correctly.
Most sincerely,
Ralph M Bohm
truckmen@yahoo.com
What a brilliant idea! I pledged $25 and I get a signed copy of the enhanced CD. That'll be the best $25 I've ever spent!
I think the offer of your own edition of the cello suites is a great idea and especially in the digital format it can't get ripped or lost. Thank you for making this available. I'll send the link to all my students.
Only a week has passed and you're over $1000 in! This project should go off without a hitch.