The picture above: Violinist Virgil Boutellis-Taft, Julia Danitz, Cellist Kye-young Sarah Kwon, Violinist Samuel Katz, Clarinetist Amy Wang, Violist Sophia Sun, Pianist Daniel Feng (Cara Vision Billy Pangaribuan)
By Irene Luo
On Oct. 30, the International Chamber Orchestra of America (ICOA) performed at The Crown Penthouse to raise funds for children who need financial support to learn music. The Muse is named for the event. The guests were enchanted by the performance of the musicians, moved by the enthusiasm of young musicians, and also impressed by this magnificent, three-level penthouse.
The program included a violin solo, a string quartet, and a clarinet quintet. Among the key performers and organizers were Daniel Feng, a conductor, pianist, and the founder of ICOA, Ashley Chui, a mezzo-soprano, and Amy Wang, a clarinetist and the executive director and art director of ICOA. The female musicians were dressed in clothes designed and provided by Sienna Li.
The Crown Penthouse was the perfect venue to host this intimate gathering. Decorated by Design Studio 15 and furnished by Luxury Living, the penthouse is chic, minimalist, and luxurious. Among the three floors, two levels have terraces that offer a stunning view of Manhattan.
