The Kessler Collection Presents Third Performance of the Popular Kessler Signature Young Artist Series
ORLANDO, FL (May 21, 2007) – The Kessler Collection and Grand Bohemian Hotel today announced the third performance of the popular Kessler Signature Young Artist Series supporting young artists across Florida. This month’s program features the brother and sister duo of 16 year-old violinist Paishiun Nelson Hsieh and 14 year-old pianist Diana Hsieh, both students of highly-acclaimed local pedagogues Svetlana Gubnitskaya and Zalina Gurevich. Ms. Gubnitskaya and Ms. Gurevich are direct exponents of the Russian music traditions and their students consistently are awarded for their accomplishments.
The upcoming free recital is open to the public and is held monthly, featuring a new artist each month. The event will be held at Kessler's Grand Bohemian Hotel in Orlando on Wednesday, May 23 at 1:30 p.m. in the Klimt Rotunda. The AAA Four-Diamond Boheme Restaurant will be featuring an exquisite three-course luncheon offering for those attending the performance.
Paishiun Nelson Hsieh began learning violin at age four. In 1996, the family moved to Orlando and he started studies with Lev Gurevich in 1996 and Sergiu Schwartz in 2003. Nelson has performed in the Gulf Beach Presbyterian Church concert series and the Florida Youth Artist's Orchestra (FYAO) where he was concertmaster. He also won many awards in the Florida State Music Teacher Association (FSMTA) District Five Competition as well as the State Concerto Competition of FSMTA in junior concerto in 1999 and in intermediate concerto in 2002. He was one of the finalists and placed second in strings of the 2002 and 2004 Young Artist Competition of the Bach Festival Society of Winter Park. He was a national finalist and the Southern Division Winner of 2003 and 2004 MTNA Junior Performance Competition and won the third place in 2004 national competition. He won first place in 2005 at the national level. He also won the most prestigious award - the Irene Muir Award - in 2003 Florida Federation of Music Clubs 66th Annual Junior Convention. He won the 2004 Stillman-Kelly Competition at the state level, and also won it at the national level in 2006. He also won the New World Symphony’s Senior High Concerto Competition and has performed with New World Symphony.
Diana Hsieh began her piano studies with Zalina Gurevich at age 4. In 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006, Diana was recognized as highly commended in the MTNA (Music Teachers’ National Association) competition and won in the state competition and placed second place in the Southern Division. She has won many awards in the Florida State Music Teacher Association (FSMTA) Concerto Competition, and has been a finalist in the Young Artist Competition of the Bach Festival Society in Winter Park. Recently, she has earned several awards in the Florida Federation of Music Clubs Convention. She is currently a sophomore in high school, and is 14 years old.
An avid supporter of the arts, Richard C. Kessler, Chairman and CEO of The Kessler Enterprise Inc. recently pledged $1 million dollars to OPAC (Orlando Performing Arts Center) and also started the OCPS (Orange County Public School)/Kessler Grand Bohemian Scholarship Fund to benefit art, music and drama teachers six years ago.
About the Grand Bohemian Hotel
The luxurious Grand Bohemian Hotel, billed as “an experience in art and music", features an elegant early 20th century European/Bohemian theme and 250 boutique style rooms including 36 signature suites. The Grand Bohemian Hotel showcases over 200 pieces of rare artwork from renowned artists. In addition, the hotel is also home to a very rare and expensive Imperial Grand Bösendorfer piano, one of only two in the world. Additional features include the Bösendorfer Lounge, Klimt Rotunda, Grand Bohemian Gallery, Starbucks®, 9,600 square feet of meeting space, 24-hour fitness center, 24-hour room service and the Bohemian Garden with a pool and sundeck.
About The Kessler Collection
Richard C. Kessler's luxury hotel collection includes the AAA Four-Diamond Beaver Creek Lodge in Beaver Creek, CO; the AAA Four-Diamond Casa Monica Hotel in St. Augustine, FL; the AAA Four-Diamond Celebration Hotel in Celebration, FL; the AAA Four-Diamond Grand Bohemian Hotel in Orlando, FL; El Monte Sagrado in Taos, NM; the AAA Four-Diamond Mansion on Forsyth Park; Savannah, GA; Columbia Place luxury condominiums, Savannah, GA; and Grand Bohemian Hotel & Residences, St. Petersburg, FL – scheduled to open 2009.
Kessler’s Grand Theme Hotel collection includes the Doubletree Castle Hotel in Orlando, FL; Sheraton Studio City Hotel in Orlando, FL; and Sundy House, a Kessler-managed property in Delray Beach, FL.
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