Ulla Suokko and Bill Schimmel, the true cosmopolitan bards take you on a journey into the many faces of love! David Rubenstein Atrium on Broadway between 62nd & 63rd Streets Admission is free. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. ULLA SUOKKO New York City-based concert artist and entertainer Ulla Suokko is a virtuoso flutist and an expressive pop/folk vocalist in many languages, enjoying a multifaceted international career. As an avant-garde flutist she has premiered many works, many of which dedicated to her. She has many credits also as an actress, including the title role in an award-winning short film "Dolores" this year, as well as multiple appearances on NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien as Conan's Finnish wife. Her international appearances include Peru, Mexico, Finland, Italy, France, Spain, Japan, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Sweden and Canada. A consummate performer, Ulla is committed to making a difference in the world through music and musical stories. She holds the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from The Juilliard School.

BILL SCHIMMEL

Freshly Grammy nominated for the best improvised jazz solo, William Schimmel is a composer, author, lecturer, philosopher and virtuoso accordionist. He performs in a wide variety of styles from classical to pop and has appeared in many movies and TV shows including Scent of Woman starring Al Pacino and Sesame Street as well as with many major symphony orchestras. He has recorded with such noted performers as Sting and Tom Waits, whose celebrated remark, “Bill Schimmel doesn't play the accordion—he is an accordion,” has entered accordion legend.

In 1992 he was named “Best Accordionist” by Keyboard Magazine and recognized as the figure who has done the most to elevate the accordion's otherwise tawdry image. He earned his doctorate of music from Juilliard. www.billschimmel.com

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