Appearances
are never quite what they seem—and nowhere is that more delightfully apparent
than in Igor Stravinsky’s Pulcinella Suite. Inspired by the mischievous
hero of the commedia dell’arte tradition, Pulcinella tells a tale of
feigned deaths, tangled romances, and comic misunderstandings. Stravinsky’s
playful score taps into the timeless allure of theatrical make-believe by
breathing new life into familiar musical forms.
Praised for her “gleaming tone” (Gramophone) and “brilliance of
the lyrical passages” (Classicamente), 23-year-old violinist, Christina Nam,
has concertized around the world appearing in recitals and as a soloist with
numerous orchestras. Nam received First
Prize at the Ysaye International Music Competition 2026 in Korea,
and is a recipient of the Salon de Virtuosi Career Grant 2026. She was awarded
the Juilliard Peter Mennin Prize for outstanding achievement and leadership in
music, as well as the Prix Reyl Award for violinists at the Verbier Festival
Academy 2025, where she returned as an Academy artist the summer of 2026. She
joins the COT to perform Prokofiev's 2nd Violin Concerto, showcasing the work's
lyrical and emotional depth in the finale of our 26-27 concert season!