Osinchuk concerts reviewed in press (01/21/96)

Osinchuk concerts reviewed in press

JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Pianist Juliana Osinchuk's recital October 27, 1995, at the Kennedy Center's Terrace Theater was reviewed in The Washington Post by classical music reviewer Judy Gruber.

Dr. Osinchuk presented works by three Alaska-based composers: the Washington premiere of Craig Coray's "Silam Inua," and the world premieres of John Luther Adams' "Five Yup'ik Dances" and Philip Munter's "Semichi Toccata," Op. 43.

These contemporary works formed a major portion of the pianist's program and, as noted by the reviewer, Dr. Osinchuk "made it clear to her audience that she has a real affinity for this music, with a deep intellectual understanding of the pieces and the technical ability to interpret them."

Ms. Gruber went on to note that the pianist "also demonstrated that she is as comfortable with 19th century music as she is with contemporary works, with the Bach/Busoni Chaconne in D Minor and Liszt's 'Funerailles.' But nowhere was this affinity mole evident than in her performance of Ukrainian composer Viktor Kossenko's hauntingly beautiful 'Two Poem Legends,' Op. 12, which proved one of the highlights of the evening."

Ms. Gruber noted that Washington looks forward to both hearing more from Alaska's cultural life and anticipates Dr. Osinchuk's return to the area. Ms. Gruber also pointed out that the receptive audience comprised a number of Alaska residents who had flown in for the recital, including the wife and staff members of Sen. Ted Stevens.

Dr. Osinchuk's Guest Artist Series recital at the North Carolina School of the Arts was reviewed in the Winston-Salem Journal on November 1, 1995. Arts reporter William Albright commended Dr. Osinchuk for "trying to put the 49th state on the musical map by showcasing music by Alaskan composers."

Dr. Osinchuk's playing was variously referred to as "formidable (in) technique," marked by "clarity and verve," ''thunderous" and "mighty."

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