An ENGAGING and INSPIRING Program Crafted for YOUr Audience!
The American Virtuosi meticulously tailor their programs for each performance, and offer engaging narratives on the selections that enrich the listening experience. Seasoned concert goers appreciate the insightful perspectives, and newer audiences are welcomed through an experience that is warm, personal and relevant. These signature programs are distinguished by a completely unique element - original compositions based on humanistic and engaging topics, taking listeners on an interactive, imaginative journey.
"It's hard to find a family more musically gifted than the Borowskys. They've been given a rock star reception in countless countries. International press has given them rave reviews." -The Towerlight (USA)
The Borowsky Family has been called "the von Trapp Family of Baltimore" and hailed as "American Virtuosi" by international press. Their spectacular programs fuse classical favorites, rare works, and original compositions - a delight for listeners of all ages and musical interests!
The professional expertise of their musicianship has been acknowledged at the highest level: critically acclaimed performances at major venues and events, from multiple performances at Carnegie Hall to the Beijing Olympics. They have performed collectively and as soloists in over 80 countries throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, wowing audiences from Paris to Hanoi, Rio de Janeiro to Jerusalem and New York to Tokyo. They have received awards and prizes for musicianship from major competitions, including the Tchaikovsky, Bach, and Chopin International Competitions. They have earned recognitions for service from social, government, and arts organizations, most notably the Paderewski Award for Distinguished Contributions to Society and Culture and the Jewish-Lithuanian Community Award. Their professional recordings on ICRecords, Muza, Melodya, and CRS have been enjoyed by listeners around the world and featured on radio and television broadcasts. They have frequently been featured as soloists with orchestras, performing major concerto repertoire as well as works written specifically for them by contemporary composers. The American Virtuosi have performed in the Middle East, China, Indonesia, Cuba, and Baltic States as American musical ambassadors, under the theme "Music: The Best Bridge for All People." Click HERE for more (ABOUT).
Recitals feature a combination of solo and chamber works, with repertoire ranging from classical to modern masterpieces. A truly exceptional element of their programming is the inclusion of their own original compositions. These works quickly become audience favorites and have been described as a powerful combination of classical roots with refreshing modern infusions: rich harmonies, captivating melodies, and exciting rhythms. This music serves as a catalyst for exploring humanistic programmatic themes inspired by historical, literary, and personal experiences. Click HERE for more (COMPOSITIONS).
The signature finale of their concert program is "Music from Around the World," a medley of songs and dances collected from their extensive travels. The four classical instruments are joined by harmonica and voice, adding a whole new dimension to the program. During international tours, well known folk songs local to the tour location are woven into the work, to the surprise and delight of audiences.
The professional expertise of their musicianship has been acknowledged at the highest level: critically acclaimed performances at major venues and events, from multiple performances at Carnegie Hall to the Beijing Olympics. They have performed collectively and as soloists in over 80 countries throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, wowing audiences from Paris to Hanoi, Rio de Janeiro to Jerusalem and New York to Tokyo. They have received awards and prizes for musicianship from major competitions, including the Tchaikovsky, Bach, and Chopin International Competitions. They have earned recognitions for service from social, government, and arts organizations, most notably the Paderewski Award for Distinguished Contributions to Society and Culture and the Jewish-Lithuanian Community Award. Their professional recordings on ICRecords, Muza, Melodya, and CRS have been enjoyed by listeners around the world and featured on radio and television broadcasts. They have frequently been featured as soloists with orchestras, performing major concerto repertoire as well as works written specifically for them by contemporary composers. The American Virtuosi have performed in the Middle East, China, Indonesia, Cuba, and Baltic States as American musical ambassadors, under the theme "Music: The Best Bridge for All People." Click HERE for more (ABOUT).
Recitals feature a combination of solo and chamber works, with repertoire ranging from classical to modern masterpieces. A truly exceptional element of their programming is the inclusion of their own original compositions. These works quickly become audience favorites and have been described as a powerful combination of classical roots with refreshing modern infusions: rich harmonies, captivating melodies, and exciting rhythms. This music serves as a catalyst for exploring humanistic programmatic themes inspired by historical, literary, and personal experiences. Click HERE for more (COMPOSITIONS).
The signature finale of their concert program is "Music from Around the World," a medley of songs and dances collected from their extensive travels. The four classical instruments are joined by harmonica and voice, adding a whole new dimension to the program. During international tours, well known folk songs local to the tour location are woven into the work, to the surprise and delight of audiences.
your audience Deserves the Best!
The American Virtuosi will customize a program for your audience that will leave them inspired and elevated.
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Please contact Intermuse Performing Artists Bureau for all inquiries, including:
- Recitals
- Concerts with orchestra (email for repertoire)
- Workshops on a variety of topics for students or professional musicians
- Masterclasses (college or pre-college)
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Audience Applause...
"The world knows them. The people embrace them. The Borowsky Family/American Virtuosi are more than universal. These five members carry in their blood an abundance of love for the arts and people. Their music unites hearts, opens doors, and makes the sun shine for everyone… I've seen them and still feel the rhythm and melody of their music. That's great music. That's the music of their souls which inspires, uplifts, and motivates for a happy and productive life." -The Cumanayagua Report (Cuba)
"This was the most moving experience I've had in a long time... or even ever. Most music performances I go to just make me feel good. This one motivated me to think deeper about myself, my world, my emotions, the people in my life, and even history and current events. In Memoriam made me realize that that we cannot be too comfortable with our world and our life, as there are potential tyrants in every generation, culture, and country. We must be aware and actively fight and work for justice and peace. We must allow ourselves to feel through music - it's the best chance we have to travel through time, space, culture, and emotions and to better understand and help others. These are all thoughts that came through the music. Thank you." (Anne)
"While there are no shortage of musicians who are run of the mill excellent, real musicians who address the structure of the piece and create a wonderful overall experience when they play are always going to be rare. You are undoubtably in the second category. Count me in as one of your fans." (Michael)
"I was unexpectedly transported by your intelligently spirited and timeless music!" (Kevin)
"It would be an understatement if I told you that you are phenomenal. Your compositions are terrific. I have never heard such warm playing, and I have heard some of the greatest." (Julius)
"Wow. Very expressive and picturesque. Cannot list all the feelings that were expressed in your music. Appreciated the background information. Each composition told a story and made me feel like I was there to experience and see what was happening. Delightful and most unusual concert!!" (Eileen)
"Add two more fans to your fan club! Yesterday's concert was wonderful! We greatly enjoyed the wonderful music and the pleasant atmosphere. . . Hands down, we enjoyed your piece, the last one of the evening, the best - by far. Please let us know when you will be playing again. We'd like to become regulars!" (Philipp)
"My wife and I congratulate you on a sterling performance. Truly, we are impressed by your virtuosity, your enthusiasm, your charm, and your apparent modesty." (Armin)
"Such a pleasure to meet you - if only briefly - among your adoring fans. The concert was brilliant. . . I bought your CD and it has been in the car with me for the long drive to and from work." (Randy)
"While there are no shortage of musicians who are run of the mill excellent, real musicians who address the structure of the piece and create a wonderful overall experience when they play are always going to be rare. You are undoubtably in the second category. Count me in as one of your fans." (Michael)
"I was unexpectedly transported by your intelligently spirited and timeless music!" (Kevin)
"It would be an understatement if I told you that you are phenomenal. Your compositions are terrific. I have never heard such warm playing, and I have heard some of the greatest." (Julius)
"Wow. Very expressive and picturesque. Cannot list all the feelings that were expressed in your music. Appreciated the background information. Each composition told a story and made me feel like I was there to experience and see what was happening. Delightful and most unusual concert!!" (Eileen)
"Add two more fans to your fan club! Yesterday's concert was wonderful! We greatly enjoyed the wonderful music and the pleasant atmosphere. . . Hands down, we enjoyed your piece, the last one of the evening, the best - by far. Please let us know when you will be playing again. We'd like to become regulars!" (Philipp)
"My wife and I congratulate you on a sterling performance. Truly, we are impressed by your virtuosity, your enthusiasm, your charm, and your apparent modesty." (Armin)
"Such a pleasure to meet you - if only briefly - among your adoring fans. The concert was brilliant. . . I bought your CD and it has been in the car with me for the long drive to and from work." (Randy)
Community outreach...
Your performances yesterday were absolutely incredible. The American Virtuosi are definitely major players in today’s world of composition and chamber music. I have just met with two of our fourth grades and one second grade this morning and in each class the students were raving about the concerts! All I said to them was, “Talk to me about yesterday’s assembly.” They couldn’t wait to share what they noticed about your playing, what they learned about their own instruments (and in many cases have already tried ), and what they particularly enjoyed. The Chopin, Tchaikovsky, and your original Postcards composition came up again and again. I complimented them highly their keen listening, paying such close attention, their extremely enthusiastic responses to your music making, but the ensuing discussions were completely spontaneous and unprompted. We are so glad to have met you (musically and personally) yesterday and wish you all the best. Thank you, thank you, thank you for bringing such an extraordinary aesthetic experience to our students, faculty, and substitute teachers here at Friends Lower School. In grateful appreciation, Dr. Anne E. Culbertson Lower School General Music Friends School of Baltimore |
On behalf of the patients, families and staff at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, thank you for taking the time to bring such a wonderful musical experience to our closed circuit TV channel. Your family is so incredibly talented; you truly make the music come to life and bring healing elements into the Children’s Center during a difficult time in families’ lives. You guys are the best! Thank you for being such strong community partners and supporters of our kids. We look forward to working with you soon! Gratefully, Annie Beatson, CCLS Child Life TV/Special Events Coordinator Johns Hopkins Children's Center |
Sample Programs
Recital Program for Concert Tour of Lithuania (sponsored by the U.S. Embassy) - September 2018
HARDY - The Borowsky Family
Kessel Suite (2018) - Elizabeth Borowsky
Sonata for Cello and Piano - Samuel Barber (1910-1981)
"Cleaning House" from Yoshiyahu - James Lee III (b. 1975)
Selections from Porgy and Bess - George Gershwin (1898-1937)
In Memoriam - The Borowsky Family
HARDY - The Borowsky Family
Kessel Suite (2018) - Elizabeth Borowsky
Sonata for Cello and Piano - Samuel Barber (1910-1981)
"Cleaning House" from Yoshiyahu - James Lee III (b. 1975)
Selections from Porgy and Bess - George Gershwin (1898-1937)
In Memoriam - The Borowsky Family
A Mother's Day Celebration - German Society of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)
Ave Maria - Johann Sebastian Bach (1885-1750)/Charles Gounod (1818-1893)
Selections from Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15 - Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
Pohadka (Fairy Tale) - Leoš Janáček (1854-1928)
Flight of the Bumblebee - Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908)
The Swan (from Carnival of the Animals) - Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921)
Elfentanz, Op. 39 - David Popper (1843-1913)
-Intermission-
La Chaise à Porteurs - Cecile Chaminade (1857-1944)
Sérénade - Mel Bonis (1858-1937)
Romanze Op. 24 No. 1 - Luise Adolpha LeBeau (1850-1927)
Selections from Porgy and Bess - George Gershwin (1898-1937)
Oblivion & Primavera - Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992)
Ave Maria - Johann Sebastian Bach (1885-1750)/Charles Gounod (1818-1893)
Selections from Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15 - Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
Pohadka (Fairy Tale) - Leoš Janáček (1854-1928)
Flight of the Bumblebee - Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908)
The Swan (from Carnival of the Animals) - Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921)
Elfentanz, Op. 39 - David Popper (1843-1913)
-Intermission-
La Chaise à Porteurs - Cecile Chaminade (1857-1944)
Sérénade - Mel Bonis (1858-1937)
Romanze Op. 24 No. 1 - Luise Adolpha LeBeau (1850-1927)
Selections from Porgy and Bess - George Gershwin (1898-1937)
Oblivion & Primavera - Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992)
Benefit for the Paderewski Scholarship Fund at the Embassy of Poland (Washington DC)
Minuet in G major - Ignace Jan Paderewski
Trio in B-flat Major, K502 - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
-Intermission-
Mazurkas Op. 24 - Frederic Chopin (1810-1849),
Nocturne in C-sharp minor, Op. post. - Frederic Chopin, arr. Nathan Milstein
Introduction and Grande Polonaise - Frederic Chopin
Music from Around the World - The American Virtuosi
Minuet in G major - Ignace Jan Paderewski
Trio in B-flat Major, K502 - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
-Intermission-
Mazurkas Op. 24 - Frederic Chopin (1810-1849),
Nocturne in C-sharp minor, Op. post. - Frederic Chopin, arr. Nathan Milstein
Introduction and Grande Polonaise - Frederic Chopin
Music from Around the World - The American Virtuosi
Recital at the Embassy of Lithuania (Washington DC)
Five Pieces - Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis (1875-1911)
Elegie Prie ežerėlio (By the Lake) - Balys Dvarionas (1904-1974)
Old Vienna - Leopold Godowsky (1870-1938)
Lietuvos Jeruzale (Jerusalem of Lithuania) - Faustas Latenas (b. 1956)
These Three Remain - The American Virtuosi
In Memoriam (2013) - The American Virtuosi
Five Pieces - Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis (1875-1911)
Elegie Prie ežerėlio (By the Lake) - Balys Dvarionas (1904-1974)
Old Vienna - Leopold Godowsky (1870-1938)
Lietuvos Jeruzale (Jerusalem of Lithuania) - Faustas Latenas (b. 1956)
These Three Remain - The American Virtuosi
In Memoriam (2013) - The American Virtuosi
Recital at St. Brendan the Navigator Church (Ormond Beach, FL)
Passacaglia - George Friderich Handel (1685-1789) / Johann Halvorsen (1864-1935)
Selections from Postcards from Dilsberg (2008) - The Borowsky Trio
Ready for Battle
Triumphant March
-Intermission-
Amazing Grace - John Newton (1725–1807)
Nearer My God to Me - L. Mason, A. Sullivan, Sarah F. F. Adams
Lord I Need You - Matt Maher (b. 1974)
Hungarian Rhapsody - David Popper (1843-1913)
Music from Around the World - The Borowsky Family
Passacaglia - George Friderich Handel (1685-1789) / Johann Halvorsen (1864-1935)
Selections from Postcards from Dilsberg (2008) - The Borowsky Trio
Ready for Battle
Triumphant March
-Intermission-
Amazing Grace - John Newton (1725–1807)
Nearer My God to Me - L. Mason, A. Sullivan, Sarah F. F. Adams
Lord I Need You - Matt Maher (b. 1974)
Hungarian Rhapsody - David Popper (1843-1913)
Music from Around the World - The Borowsky Family
Music for Lack of Words - Days of Remembrance Program
Baal Shem Suite - Ernest Bloch (1880-1959)
Selections from "The Star of David" (2018) - Giedrius Kuprevičius (b.1944)
Yiddish Fantasy – Meira Warshauer (b. 1949)
Jerusalem of Lithuania - Faustas Latėnas (b. 1956), arr. Borisas Traubas
Arobnaya and Sachido – Sulkhan Tsintsadze (1925-1991)
Prayer (from “Jewish Life”) - Ernest Bloch (1880-1959)
Theme from Schindler‘s List - John Williams (b. 1932)
Kol Nidrei - Max Bruch (1838-1902)
My Yiddishe Mamme - Jack Yellen/Lew Pollack (arr. Borisas Traubas)\
In Memoriam (2013) – The American Virtuosi
Baal Shem Suite - Ernest Bloch (1880-1959)
Selections from "The Star of David" (2018) - Giedrius Kuprevičius (b.1944)
Yiddish Fantasy – Meira Warshauer (b. 1949)
Jerusalem of Lithuania - Faustas Latėnas (b. 1956), arr. Borisas Traubas
Arobnaya and Sachido – Sulkhan Tsintsadze (1925-1991)
Prayer (from “Jewish Life”) - Ernest Bloch (1880-1959)
Theme from Schindler‘s List - John Williams (b. 1932)
Kol Nidrei - Max Bruch (1838-1902)
My Yiddishe Mamme - Jack Yellen/Lew Pollack (arr. Borisas Traubas)\
In Memoriam (2013) – The American Virtuosi
Dance Off!
Yiddish Fantasy – Meira Warshauer (b. 1949)
Bambuco Almirante - Alberto Acosta Ortega
Spanish Rhapsody for Solo Violin, Op. 9 - Jaroslav Vaněček (1920-2012)
Prayer (from “Jewish Life”) - Ernest Bloch (1880-1959)
Theme from Schindler‘s List - John Williams (b. 1932)
Kol Nidrei - Max Bruch (1838-1902)
My Yiddishe Mamme - Jack Yellen/Lew Pollack (arr. Borisas Traubas)\
In Memoriam (2013) – The American Virtuosi
Yiddish Fantasy – Meira Warshauer (b. 1949)
Bambuco Almirante - Alberto Acosta Ortega
Spanish Rhapsody for Solo Violin, Op. 9 - Jaroslav Vaněček (1920-2012)
Prayer (from “Jewish Life”) - Ernest Bloch (1880-1959)
Theme from Schindler‘s List - John Williams (b. 1932)
Kol Nidrei - Max Bruch (1838-1902)
My Yiddishe Mamme - Jack Yellen/Lew Pollack (arr. Borisas Traubas)\
In Memoriam (2013) – The American Virtuosi
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