Born into a musical family in Moscow in 1983, Antonov was one of the youngest recipients of the Tchaikovsky award. His business endeavors are described at In his early 20’s Sergey Antonov was hailed as “a brilliant cellist” by the legendary Mstislav Rostropovich and he went on to prove his mentor’s proclamation by garnering top honors in numerous soloist and chamber competitions, ultimately landing the most coveted prize of them all, the Gold Medal at the world’s premier musical Olympiad, the quadrennial International Tchaikovsky Competition in 2007. Outside interests include volunteering for non-profits, graphic arts, running, organic gardening, and preparing gourmet vegetarian cuisine. He has BSEE and MSEE degrees in computer engineering from Carnegie-Mellon University, and has Choirmaster and Associate degrees from the American Guild of Organists. He has appeared as guest soloist with the Boston Pops and concertized in the US and Europe. Engineering Manager at Intel (formerly Digital, then Compaq) where he managed the Microprocessor Validation Group, and has been Organist-Choirmaster at First Unitarian Worcester for more than 25 years. She is also a frequent soloist with orchestra in oratorio, and has sung in recital on many of the major concert stages of New England as well as in Japan and the United Kingdom.įor thirty years, Will Sherwood’s day job was in the corporate world as a Sr. She performs numerous operatic roles including Rosalinda in Die Fledermaus, Pamina in The Magic Flute, Mimi and Musetta in La Boheme and Barbarina in Le Nozze di Figaro among others and she founded the Opera Theatre Ensemble at Clark University where she is on the faculty. MARIA FERRANTE, soprano, of Worcester, Massachusetts, and winner of the Mario Lanza Vocal Competition, has been acclaimed by reviewers from the Washington Post to The Boston Globe for her glorious voice, excellent interpretations and delightful presence. Shipping: flat rate USPS First Class – $4įerrante and Sherwood premiere new repertoire gems and present an array of fresh musical arrangements, along with Christmas favorites. Recorded in Sterling, MA 2009-2010 Steinway D piano Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ
PURCHASE PHYSICAL CD BELOW (multiple CD discount available) WITH CREDIT CARD OR PAYPAL La Vierge à la Crêche (The Virgin at the Manger) Sherwoodĭie Hirten (The Shepherds) from Weihnachtslieder Op.
Sherwoodĭomine Deus from Gloria, RV 589, Antonio Vivaldi(1678-1741) / arr. SherwoodĮl Cant dels Ocells (Carol of the Birds) (CLICK ON UNDERSCORED TITLES BELOW TO LISTEN TO EXCERPTS) MARIA FERRANTE, Soprano Will Sherwood, piano/organ/keyboard/arranger (lots of “desserts” for the ears!) Christmas Memories “… lyrically melodic and sumptuously scored carols that ravish the senses and inspire the soul”.“A unique and delightful improvisational approach to breathe new spirit into our beloved Christmas carols”.“A refreshing change to the standard holiday season fare”.“Ferrante & Sherwood are the musicians’ musicians”.“… a blend of exquisite technique and heartfelt emotion “.What others are saying about Ferrante & Sherwood: Go Tell It On the Mountain.Sweet Little Jesus Boy.A Child Is Born. MP3 CD preview: Just a single click lets you listen to about 1 minute each of 5 selections EXPLORE MARIA AND WILL’S CONCERTS FOR YOUR VENUEĬhristmas Memories features new Christmas carol arrangements along with classic seasonal music – a variety of musical styles (from Classical to Jazz with a touch of New Age) will bring joy to all ages.
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