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Maxim Gershunoff since his very beginnings as an artists manager has consistently fostered young, emerging talents. As examples, while as a Vice-President of Hurok Concert Artists in the 1960’s, he launched the careers of a 16 year-old cellist by the name of Yo-Yo Ma, pianists Alexander Slobodayanik and Gregory Sokolov and revived that of pianist Alexis Weissenberg. In the ‘70’s he was responsible for setting off the short-lived but meteoric rise of pianist Youri Egorov. Those are but a few instances in which he mentored both the youthful and exceptionally talented.
Now in the 21st Century, Maxim Gershunoff continues his efforts on behalf of such talents. Recent and newly added artists to the roster come from all areas: Pianists: Ana Karina Alamo is yet another exciting musician to spring forth from Venezuela; Max Barros was born in the US and raised in Brazil; Mauro Bertoli hails from Italy and resides in Canada; Javier Clavere hails from Argentina while his duo-pianist wife Lindsay was born in Utah; Stanislaw Drzewiecki was born in Moscow of a Polish father and Russian mother (both pianists, as well); Christian Leotta who has performed (and recorded) the complete Beethoven Sonata repertoire world-wide comes to us from Italy; Petronel Malan whose recordings elicit raptures from critics now resides in Texas though she comes to us from South Africa; and Oleg Marshev Russian born and Moscow Conservatory trained now lives in Italy recording for Danacord to acclaim comparing him to the likes of Richter and Ashkenazy. Singular pianist/composer James Adler a product of Rudolf Serkin’s mentoring at the Curtis Institute of Music is American born and raised in Chicago.
Our international array continues with violinists: Wolfgang David’s birthplace was Austria where he lives in Vienna; Chin Kim born in Korea and trained in the USA (a Curtis Institute of Music alumnus) is on the faculty of the Manhattan School of Music; and Frédéric Pélassy comes to us from France with many recordings having already performed world-wide as a French cultural ambassador.
Our most recent addition is worthwhile noting separately because youthful Frenchman 21 year-old classical concert accordionist Dimitri Bouclier is already a European sensation. He truly stands out from the crowd as a serious musician whose artistry, good looks and platform charisma win him plaudits in any venue in which he appears. It all adds up to a fascinating concert experience, as his varied programming includes Vivaldi, Scarlatti, Bach, and Rachmaninoff.
Vocalist and legendary soprano Marni Nixon continues to enthrall in all of her appearances. Her recently published autobiography I Could Have Sung All Night has enlarged her fan base even more.
Summing up: Maxim Gershunoff, another alumnus of the Curtis Institute of Music, finds musical talent from around the world. He is renowned for his ability in selecting artists who appeal to audiences both in artistry and communicative skills.
The current economic situation is a matter of concern to all. Presenters and orchestra managements will certainly encounter an air of cooperation when working with artists’ managers to present excellent artistry at fees accommodating limited budgetary circumstances.
Maxim Gershunoff: Experience as a professional musician (Trumpet), Etc.:
SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRAS:
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra – Fritz Reiner, Conductor
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra (PSO Summer Engagement)
NBC Symphony Orchestra 1944-46) – Arturo Toscanini, Conductor
Oklahoma Symphony Orchestra
Portland (OR) Symphony Orchestra
Ojai Music Festival
Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra
Los Angeles Music Festival – Franz Waxman & Igor Stravinsky, Conductors
Radio City Music Hall Symphony Orchestra
BALLET ORCHESTRAS:
Royal Danish Ballet – On US Tour
Royal Ballet – On US Tour – Contractor and Performer
New York City Ballet – On US Tour in LA’s Greek Theater
Ballet de Paris – On US Tour
Robert Joffrey Ballet – Contractor and Performer – On Tour
Bolshoi Ballet Company – Contractor - On US Tour
Kirov Ballet Company – Contractor - On US Tour
Moiseyev Folk Dance Company- Contractor – On US Tour
Stuttgart Ballet – Contractor – On US Tour
Virsky Folk Dance Company – Contractor – On US Tour
Australian Ballet Company – Contractor – On US Tour
Mazowsze Folk Dance Company – Contractor – On US Tour
MUSICAL SHOWS:
Annie Get Your Gun – Greek Theater, Los Angeles – Starring Martha Raye – Contractor and Performer
Finian’s Rainbow - Greek Theater, Los Angeles - Starring Ella Logan and David Wayne – Contractor and Performer
Olson & Johnson – On B’way NYC
Chauve Souris Revue – On B'way NYC – Featuring Lou Holst MC w/ Jane Froman
Magdalena – Villa Lobos musical Pre-B’way Tour – Starring Ira Pettina / Jack Cole, Choreographer Assisted by Gwen Verdon
Fuji Opera (Mme. Butterfly) – Greek Theatre – Contractor and Performer
RADIO and TELEVISION:
Death Valley Days – Ronald Reagan as host – Bugler
Life With Luigi
The Celanese Radio Hour – CBS Radio w/ Jan Peerce. Jean Tennyson and Mario Lanza
Lux Radio Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
MOVIES:
September Affair – Paramount w/ Joan Fontaine & Joseph Cotton, Wm. Dieterle – Director 1949
Greatest Show on Earth – Partamount – w/ Betty Hutton & Cornell Wilde, C.B. DeMille – Director 1952
Stalag 17 – Paramount w/ William Holden, Billy Wilder – Director 1953
Lili – MGM w/ Leslie Caron, Mel Ferrer – Bronislau Caper – Music Composer 1953
PRODUCER:
Children’s Theatre of America – 1960-63
Gene Marinaccio’s American Concert Ballet – 1965
Two For Three (Recital Series) – Alice Tully Hall, NYC – 1979
Youri Egorov – Piano Recitals at Alice Tully Hall & Carnegie Hall – 1978/79
Curtis Symphony Orchestra, Carnegie Hall – 1984 – Sergiu Celebidache, Conductor
Moscow Stars on Ice – Alice in Wonderland / The Nutcracker – 1996/98
MANAGEMENT:
Hurok Concert Artists, Inc. – Vice-President/Artists Manager
Columbia Artists Management, Inc. – Artists Manager
Gershunoff Attractions, Inc, – Artists Manager
Gershunoff Artists, LLC – Artists Manager
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