Latett Duo
Lauren Basney, Violinist - Eliran Avni, Pianist
The word "latett" in Hebrew, means "to give." When violinist Lauren Basney and pianist Eliran Avni met, both were students at The Juilliard School, with independent solo careers. They realized that they both believed the purpose of performance is to offer something of the performer's own experience as a means of communication between performer and audience. As a result, they decided to form the Latett Duo in 1999. Since its formation, the Duo has been an active chamber ensemble performing throughout the United States. Their performances include recitals in Michigan and New York, several concerts with the Willow Chamber Players, and attendance at the Hampden-Sydney Music Festival in Virginia. Future engagements include performances in Israel, where they have been invited to play on the Israel Broadcasting System. The Latett Duo has worked with such renowned artists as Jonathan Feldman, Yoheved Kaplinsky, Jerome Lowenthal, Ronald Feldman, and Stephen Clapp. |
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Born in Israel, Eliran Avni, since making his debut with the Israel Philharmonic under Zubin Mehta has performed throughout Europe, South America, and the United States. Mr. Avni has made numerous recordings for both Israeli and German Broadcasting Systems, and has appeared as a special guest artist on Israel Television with the Israel Philharmonic. He served in the Israeli Defense Forces under the special status of "distinguished musician", and was First Prize winner in both the Clairmont and Rachmaninoff Competitions. A graduate of The Juilliard School, Eliran Avni has participated in many international festivals, including the Jerusalem Music Encounters, where he worked with Isaac Stern, Emmanuel Ax, and Yo-Yo Ma. He has attended the International Piano Masterclasses-Tel Hai, as well as the Bowdoin Summer Music Festival and the Music Academy of the West. Mr. Avni received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from The Juilliard School where he continues his studies with Yoheved Kaplinsky in the Doctoral program. He has been an annual scholarship recipient of the Israel-America Cultural Foundation since 1989. |
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