Young Performers, Older Audience

Dr. Maxim Kozlov Cello Studio recently presented The Cello Project, a recital featuring eight student performers at Vantage House Retirement Community in the auditorium. The 6-17 year old cellists performed before an audience of Vantage House residents, as well as the performers’ family members and friends. Some of the cellists began private lessons with Kozlov just a year ago while others had been studying for many years.

The Ucelli Quartet, made up of four of Kozlov’s students, performed Tschaikovsky’s “October” from The Seasons and Mendelssohn’s “Sommerlied.” The performers (from l.) were Noah Eckman, Jeffrey Lee, Elliana Howard and Hannah Wee.

Kozlov, a Russian born cellist, holds Master of Music Education and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from prestigious Moscow Conservatory and Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. In addition to performing, he is a private instructor with students in the region. He ended the afternoon of music at Vantage House with a “Journey Around the World,” popular musical selections from different styles and countries.

Vantage House’s Lifelong Love of the Arts program includes active participation in visual and performing arts, as well as presentations by visiting musicians, artists and scholars. Vantage House is a full-service community distinguished by its many amenities and easy access to health services. It is located in Downtown Columbia.