By popular demand, violinist Ilana Zaks will return for a third performance at BEKI, this time to present a show called "Dances for Two," with guitarist Barbie Matthews on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 4:30 pm in the BEKI library.

The duo will present Paganini: Cantabile, Leisner: Dances in the Madhouse, Frank: Zapatos de Chincha, and Piazzolla: Histoire du Tango.

Now a student in the MMA (Master of Musical Arts) program at the Yale School of Music, Ilana has been described as a “fearless, refreshing and commanding” performer. Recent awards include: at Yale, the Broadus Erle Prize for Outstanding Violinists in May 2022, and at Fontainebleau Schools, France the Ravel Competition in July 2022.

Barbie is a classical guitarist currently pursuing her Master’s Degree at Yale, where she studies under virtuoso guitarist and composer Benjamin Verdery. She previously received her Bachelor’s Degree with Academic Honors at the New England Conservatory of Music, where she studied under virtuoso guitarists Eliot Fisk and Jérôme Mouffe. 

Please arrive promptly since doors will be locked. In person only.

The concert is free, but the musicians will "pass the hat" at the end of their performance. We encourage you to linger after the concert for our Sunday 5:45 pm minyan.