October 27, 2017

Critically-acclaimed violinist set to perform at SVSU

‌Award-winning violinist Hal Grossman will perform in concert at Saginaw Valley State University on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall as part of SVSU’s Rhea Miller Concert Series.

Critics have praised Grossman’s "vibrant tone" and "superb technique." He is a  first prize award winner for International Cleveland Quartet Competition and the National Fischoff Chamber Music Competition.

Grossman's debut performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City received high praise from a review in The New York Times. The violinist was also invited to play for Prince Charles and Princess Diana in a CBC television and radio broadcast. He has appeared on stages throughout North America and Europe, where he has held the position of concertmaster in five orchestras.

In addition to performing, Grossman has also spent time teaching violin at the University of Miami, the University of Oklahoma, and the Interlochen Arts Academy. He is the founder and creator of “The Grossman Method,” pedagogy that incorporates stretches in young violinists to promote healthy string playing.

Accompanying Grossman on stage at SVSU will be Norman Boehm. Specializing in music from the 19th and 20th centuries, this skilled pianist has performed in numerous single-composer recitals. Boehm composes his own work and arranges larger symphonic works for chamber ensembles, as well. 

The Rhea Miller Concert Series is made possible by a generous gift from Rhea E. Miller, a longtime friend of SVSU. Her gift, administered by the Miller Trust for Music Education, has provided the university with the opportunity to offer outstanding performances by nationally and internationally acclaimed musical artists at no cost to the audience since 1993. For more information, call (989) 964-4159 or email music@svsu.edu.