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46 VERMONT MAGAZINE
Emanuel Ax performed for the first time with acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma at Marlboro in 1973 , marking the beginning of one of classical music ’ s most enduring partnerships . In reflecting on their 50 + year collaboration , Ax shares , “ Meeting Yo-Yo is one of the luckiest things that ever happened to me , and the two of us remaining friends , colleagues , and performance partners for all these years is a huge part of my life .”
Their collaborative process , as Ax describes , still involves friendly rehearsals , showcasing a synergy that enhances each of their collaborative performances . Emanuel Ax ’ s illustrious career has been marked by numerous awards and recognitions . His recordings , including his performances of Beethoven and Brahms sonatas for cello and piano with Yo-Yo Ma , have garnered several GRAMMY ® Awards . Ax continues to be a pivotal figure in the classical music scene , with a busy schedule of ongoing recording projects and performances .
Philip Setzer ’ s connection to Vermont also runs deep .
As a young musician , Setzer spent multiple summers at the Marlboro Music Festival , where he absorbed invaluable lessons in musical collaboration . His recent return to Vermont as the Artistic Director of the Manchester Music Festival is a testament to the profound impact these early experiences had on him .
Setzer , a founding member of the esteemed Emerson String Quartet , was born into a musical family in Cleveland , Ohio . He began his violin studies at the age of five , and later honed his craft under the guidance of notable instructors such as Josef Gingold , Rafael Druian , and Oscar Shumsky . After touring for decades with the Emerson String Quartet , winning nine GRAMMY ® Awards and releasing dozens of albums with them , Setzer made the decision to step into a new position as Artistic Director of Manchester Music Festival