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Tuesday, January 9, 1973
CELLO RECITAL AT CITY HALL
An accomplished cellist, Richard Markson, who is a new arrival to
the music department of the Chung Chi College, Chinese University, will give
a recital at City Hall Concert Hall on Saturday, January 13, at 8 p.m.
Richard Markson began studying the cello at an early age. At 12
he was admitted to the Paris Conservatoire, where he studied cello with the
famous French master, Tortelier for six years. During his stay in the
Conservatoire he won many awards.
After leaving Paris, he has also had lessons with the world-renowned
cellist Pierre Fournier.
He has given many successful recitals throughout the country, and
His London debut at Wigmore Hall
has performed in Israel and Switzerland.
in 1970 was acclaimed by both critics and the audience.
Richard Markson's recital will be presented by the Urban Council
here. On Saturday, he will play works by Valentini, Schubert, Shulamit Ran,
Beethoven, Watson and Brahms and will be accompanied by his colleague, David
Gwilt, music lecturer at the Chung Chi College, at the piano.
Tickets at $1 (student tickets), $2 and $3 are available daily from
10 a.m. at the City Hall Box Office.
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