Massapequa pianist Athena Ambizas was among the musicians who recently performed at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall as part of the Music Institute of Long Island’s annual gala concert.
She was among more than 80 performers who took the stage. Performances included solos, duos and octets, as well as various combinations of chamber music ensembles, violin, cello, guitar, voice and flute groups.
Weill Recital Hall by fellow Music Institute of Long Island musician Kamil Georges of Floral Park.
Three MILI graduates who are pursuing degrees in Music Performance at prestigious colleges also performed.
Entering its 25th year, the Music Institute of Long Island provides music education to young children through advanced performers, with instrumental lessons from age three and voice lessons from age five through pre-college conservatory training.
In addition to private instruction, MILI provides chamber music, theory and group classes.
Co-directors and sisters Carol Kushner and Geri Kushner have years of experience working with children, both holding Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Music Performance from Manhattan School of Music, Juilliard, K-12 Music Certification from Aaron Copland School of Music and Suzuki Certification from the School for Strings.
The Music Institute of Long Island is located at 90 Plandome Rd., Manhasset. For more information, call 516-627-7052 or visit www.milimusic.com.
