There’s near the stage. There’s front row.
Then there’s meeting the stars face to face.

That’s the promise of Park University’s one-of-a-kind, fifth-annual signature event, Stanislav & Friends.

Held spring 2024 in the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, it’s a rare opportunity to experience the magnificence of the International Center for Music’s award-winning artists. Plus you can have your cake and eat it too with your chance to meet all performers in a dessert reception immediately following the performance. This is truly a concert event you don’t want to miss!

STANISLAV & FRIENDS
March 8, 2024
Helzberg Hall
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

5:00 p.m. – Benefactor Check-In and Reception
7:00 p.m. – Concert in Helzberg Hall
9:30 p.m. – Dessert Meet-N-Greet in Brandmeyer Great Hall

Phyllis and Ron Nolan, Honorary Chairpersons

“Stanislav and Friends is one of the best concert bargains of the year. Stanislav Ioudenitch himself is a concert hall headliner, and then you get his friends, who are also award-winning, towering talent.” – Patrick Neas, Special to the Star

For nearly two decades, under the leadership of 2001 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Gold Medal Winner Stanislav Ioudenitch, Park University’s International Center for Music (ICM) has molded already accomplished musicians into national and international phenoms. Ioudenitch is widely admired and celebrated around the globe and on March 8, 2024, ICM will once again convene Stanislav’s friends, family, ICM alumni, and current faculty and students in this annual concert that writer Paul Pattison called, “. . . completely alluring. Bravo to all.”

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STANISLAV AND FRIENDS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO SEE WORLD-CLASS MUSICIANS ALL IN ONE PLACE

INTRODUCING STANISLAV & FRIENDS HONORARY CO-CHAIRS:

Program

Get ready for a mesmerizing and extraordinary musical experience at Stanislav & Friends 2024, as two virtuosos, Stanislav Ioudenitch and Behzod Abduraimov, come together to perform Francis Poulenc’s captivating “Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra.” Poulenc’s Concerto is a remarkable work characterized by its harmonically rich and colorful melodies, infused with wit, charm, and lyricism. It remains one of his most celebrated pieces and will be a captivating end to this fifth annual celebration.

Francis Poulenc, a prominent figure in 20th-century French music, composed his “Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra” in 1932. This delightful concerto is a testament to Poulenc’s unique style, characterized by its harmonically rich and colorful melodies, infused with wit, charm, and lyricism.

The concerto features an enchanting interplay between the two pianos, engaging in a lively and expressive musical dialogue throughout the piece. Poulenc’s inventive use of both pianos offers a delightful sense of camaraderie and playfulness, providing an engaging and enjoyable listening experience.

Stanislav Ioudenitch, the esteemed Artistic Director of the International Center for Music, and Behzod Abduraimov, the renowned Artist in Residence, are both celebrated pianists in their own right. Their remarkable talents and deep understanding of the music promise to bring out the very essence of Poulenc’s concerto. The duo’s synergy and technical prowess, combined with the accompaniment of a full orchestra under the skillful direction of a talented conductor, will create an electrifying atmosphere, captivating the audience from start to finish.

The Stanislav & Friends event is already a prestigious occasion, known for bringing together world-class musicians to celebrate the power of music and its ability to unite people from all walks of life. The addition of this exceptional two-piano concerto performance will undoubtedly elevate the event to new heights, leaving a lasting impression on all attendees.

Piano quartet in G minor op. 25 by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
1. Allegro
2. Intermezzo- Allegro (ma non troppo)
3. Andante con moto
4. Rondo alla Zingarese- Presto

Ben Sayevich, Violin
Peter Chun, Viola
Daniel Veis, Cello
Lolita Lisovskaya-Sayevich, Piano

Serenade for Strings Op.28 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
1. Pezzo in forma di sonatina: Andante non troppo — Allegro moderato
2. Valse: Moderato — Tempo di valse
3. Élégie: Larghetto elegiac
4. Finale (Tema russo): Andante — Allegro con spirito

ICM Park Chamber Orchestra
Side by Side Faculty and Students

Intermission

Concerto for Two Pianos in E-flat major, K. 365/316a by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
1. Allegro
2. Andante
3. Rondo

Mikhail Voskresensky, Piano
Stanislav Ioudenitch, Piano
Bruce Sorrell, Conductor
The Kansas City Chamber Orchestra

Concerto for Two Pianos in D minor, FP 61 by Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)
1. Allegro ma non troppo
2. Larghetto
3. Allegro molto

Behzod Abduraimov, Piano
Stanislav Ioudenitch, Piano
Bruce Sorrell, Conductor
The Kansas City Chamber Orchestra

Become a Sponsor

A sponsor reception will take place in Brandmeyer Great Hall immediately prior to the concert on stage in Helzberg Hall. All sponsor levels are included. Valet parking provided for all sponsors of Stanislav & Friends 2024.

The Stanislav & Friends 2024 Benefactor Party will be held on Monday, March 4, 5:30 p.m., at The InterContinental Hotel on the Plaza. Space is limited so reply early to ensure your spot.

Your support of Stanislav & Friends helps ensure that Park University’s International Center for Music continues to be a beacon of pride for Kansas City, the nation and the world.

Fill out the form at the button above, or DOWNLOAD FORM, print and mail to Park University International Center for Music

Questions? Contact:

Lisa Hickok Executive Director, International Center for Music
816-584-6484 (office)
Lisa.Hickok@park.edu