Favorite Arias and Duets by Two Generations of Singers: Izabella Kobus-Salkin, Joanna Mieleszko and Martin Labazevitch in New York

Born in Poland Izabella Kobus-Salkin is a graduate of the Music Academy in Lodz, majoring in Voice and in Music Education. Ms. Kobus-Salkin was the principal mezzo-soprano at the Grand Theater of Lodz for more than 20 years and performed in such operas as "Carmen" (Carmen), "Don Carlos" (Eboli), "Aida" (Amneris), "Cosi Fan Tutte" (Dorabella), "Marriage of Figaro" (Cherubino) and many musicals: "Man of La Mancha" (Dulcinea) and "Zorba the Greek" (Leader).

Described as having a "world class voice" and "astonishing resonance for such a young performer," Joanna Mieleszko (20 years old) has already had opportunities to perform in venues such as Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, the Manhattan School of Music, and The Kosciuszko Foundation. Ms. Mieleszko is currently a student at the Manhattan School of Music.

Praised by the critics in the United Kingdom, Spain, Lithuania and the United States for his lyricism , intensity of performance and virtuosity , pianist Martin Labazevitch has appeared on numerous internation concert stages and festivals. He is the recipient of diplomas and recognitions in many international piano competitions including the Hilton Head International Piano Competition, the Jose Iturbi International Piano Competition in Valencia, and the Cleveland International Piano Competition.

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