[October 12 Fall 2025] Chamber Recital

Sunday, October 12, 2025

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5:15 p.m. | Saint Thomas Church

The Sunday Recital Series is free and open to the public. Usually starting at approximately 5:15 p.m., it follows the 4 p.m. service on most Sundays during the academic term. The use of cameras and recording devices is strictly prohibited during the performance.

Today we welcome pianist Olga Radovic and flutist Michelle Zarco.

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Nocturne for Flute and Piano	Lili Boulanger (1893-1918)
Adagio and Allegro, Op. 70	Robert Schumann (1810-1856), arr. Mark Sparks
Sonatine, M. 40 I. Modéré II. Mouvement de menuet III. Animé	Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
Opus 1 for Flute and Piano	Olga Radovic (b. 1994)
Suite Paysanne Hongroise, Sz. 71 I. Chansons populaires tristes II. Scherzo III. Vielles danses	Béla Bartók (1881-1945), arr. for flute by Paul Arma

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About the Artists

Olga Radović is a Serbian pianist and composer based in New York City. For over a decade, she has performed in concert halls across Serbia, Germany, Slovenia, Norway, China, and the United States. She has appeared at renowned international festivals, including the Beijing International Music Festival in China, the Bergen International Festival in Norway, and the Decoda Chamber Music Festival in the USA.

A native of Belgrade, Olga began piano studies at the age of seven. She made her orchestral debut at twelve in the hall of the Belgrade Philharmonic and gave her first solo recital at fourteen. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Arts in Belgrade, a Master’s degree from the University of Connecticut, and a Professional Studies Diploma from Mannes School of Music at The New School in New York City, where she was awarded the Newton Swift Award.

Her principal teachers include Pavlina Dokovska, Vladimir Valjarević, Angelina Gadeliya, and Vladimir Milošević. She has also participated in masterclasses with leading artists such as Piotr Anderszewski, Leif Ove Andsnes, Alexander Toradze, and Marianna Shirinyan.

A committed performer of contemporary music, Olga has worked with distinguished composers including Richard Danielpour and Frederic Rzewski.

In addition to her performance career, Olga is a passionate educator and has been teaching in New York City for the past seven years.

Michelle Zarco is a flutist and creative artist based in the NYC area. She began her musical training on piano at age 9 with Filipina pianist Rowena Arrieta before shifting her focus to flute. She holds degrees in flute performance from the Hartt School, Northwestern University, and Montclair State University. Alongside her classical background, Michelle has studied Latin jazz, Afro-Cuban, and Brazilian music, shaping a diverse and fluid musical identity.

She is the founder, Artistic Director, and flutist of Orchestra Elena, which debuted in summer 2024 featuring pianist Lara Downes in the east coast premiere of Rhapsody in Blue Reimagined (arr. Edmar Colón). The performance took place under the Brooklyn Bridge and was broadcast live on WNYC as part of their centennial celebration.

Michelle’s work with Musicambia, an organization bringing music into correctional facilities, allows her to give back through her craft. In her collaborations with incarcerated individuals at Sing Sing and nationwide, she brings together her skills as a flutist, songwriter, pianist, and creative facilitator. These experiences serve as a powerful synthesis of her artistic and human values, bridging musical excellence with community impact.

In addition to her performance work, Michelle is an artist manager at Colbert Artists Management, where she supports world-class musicians with booking, strategic planning, and branding. Her work spans project development, photoshoot styling, digital storytelling, and career visioning.

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Olga Radovic, piano and Michelle Zarco, flute

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