Athena Foundation Musings
Interview with Leonardo Barilaro and Tina Guo • Moon Seeds
My friendship in music with Dr. Leonardo Barilaro dates back to 2018. While perusing Instagram each night before bedtime, I scroll the latest posts by artists and musicians I follow. One night, I happened to notice the names of persons who also follow the same...
Interview with Argentinian Piano Maestra Daniela Salinas
Back in 2020 during one of my many scroll-a-thons on social media, a post of a performance by internationally acclaimed Argentinian piano maestra Daniela Salinas magically appeared on my newsfeed. I was immediately captivated by her mastery and soulful playing and...
Music Facts 101 :: Benefits of Classical Music
Classical music has had a positive impact on cultures for centuries, and it’s no wonder why. From its ability to evoke emotions to its power to stimulate the brain, there are countless benefits to incorporating classical music into your life. Whether you’re looking to...
Interview with Piano Maestro Mikhail Korzhev
Mikhail Korzhev, Internationally acclaimed Russian Pianist, is coming to NoHo! He will be sparking the stage for The Athena Foundation for the Arts on May 19, 2024. This outstanding pianist has curated a unique program taking you on an exciting musical tour of...
The De Maeyer-Kende Violin & Piano Duo Interview
The De Maeyer-Kende Violin and Piano Duo will be gracing the stage in NoHo for The Athena Foundation for the Arts on April 7, 2024. These internationally acclaimed Belgian musicians, violinist Jolente De Maeyer and pianist Nikolaas Kende have curated a unique program...
Dmitry Rachmanov & John Salmon Concert Interview
Bach, Brubeck, Boogie and Beyond! Now, that's a catchy classical music concert title! Drs. Dmitry Rachmanov and John Salmon do it justice, showcasing the genius of Bach, the jazz brilliance of Brubeck, the infectious energy of boogie-woogie and go beyond with eclectic...
Jason Stoll Piano Concert Interview • February 2024
Many years ago, I first heard maestro pianist Jason Stoll perform at a CSUN Music Department (my alma mater) faculty concert. I was blown away by Jason's powerful, informed and nuanced playing. I began following him on Facebook and Instagram, happy to learn we had...
2023 Fall Concert Series Recap
As 2023 draws to a close, we want to express our gratitude to the stellar musicians whose dedication and exquisite musicianship along with their artistic vision in curating imagery for their performances, made classical music accessible and exciting to a larger...
The Vieness Piano Duo Holiday Concert Interview
We're excited to have The Vieness Piano Duo return to our stage, this time inaugurating The Athena Foundation for the Arts first official Holiday Concert!🎉 These award-winning pianists in their own right, Eva Schaumkell and Vijay Venkatesh will be bringing us a...
