DENISE DJOKIC & DAVID JALBERT'S "FOLKLORE" CD ENTERS BILLBOARD CHART AT #15

TORONTO: TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2006: On the heels of receiving both an East Coast Music Award and a Juno nomination in the 'Classical Recording of the Year' category, cellist Denise Djokic and pianist David Jalbert's newest CD, "Folklore" continues to gain critical recognition in the United States and has entered the Billboard Charts at number 15.

Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular albums in various categories on a weekly basis. Billboard is frequently used as the standard measure for ranking music sales in the United States. Djokic and Jalbert join artists such as Maurizio Pollini, Lang Lang, Dawn Upshaw, Yo-Yo Ma, Placido Domingo, Ben Heppner, Renee Fleming and Mitsuko Uchida who are also enjoying their current status on the Billboard top 15.

"Folklore" is the duo's second award-winning collaboration, after her 2002 self-titled release, "Denise Djokic" on the Sony Classics label.

Recorded at Toronto's Glenn Gould Studio by Anton Kwiatkowski, "Folklore" takes the listener on a folk-inspired journey of Europe and features the music of Vaughan-Williams, Stravinsky, Janacek, Schumann and Cassado. The disc has received glowing reviews since its North American release last June.

One of the most captivating young artists of her generation, Denise Djokic has thrilled audiences and critics worldwide with the passion, vigor, and sensitivity of her playing. Already one of North America's most sought after soloists, she has performed as guest soloist with every leading orchestra in Canada and with others internationally. Denise was also a featured performer at the 2002 Grammy Awards.

David Jalbert's personal style, incomparable stage presence and refined ear, has impressed audiences and critics alike. His first solo disc, dedicated to the works of Corigliano and Rzewski, was launched in 2004. David's new solo disc of the complete Faure Nocturnes was recently released earlier this May, also on Endeavor Classics.

"Denise Djokic and David Jalbert are represented in North America by Richard Paul Concert Artists. For further information contact Richard Paul toll-free at -866-224-8046, email richard@greatconcerts.com or visit www.greatconcerts.com.

DENISE DJOKIC IS NOMINATED FOR A 2006 JUNO AWARD FOR HER "FOLKLORE" CD (ENDEAVOR CLASSICS), WITH PIANIST DAVID JALBERT

TORONTO: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2006: The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) has nominated cellist Denise Djokic’s and pianist David Jalbert’s 2005 release 'Folklore' (Endeavor Classics) for a 2006 Juno Award.

Recorded at Toronto’s Glenn Gould Studio by Anton Kwiatkowski, 'Folklore' takes the listener on a folk-inspired journey of Europe and features the music of Vaughan Williams, Stravinsky, Janacek, Schumann and Cassado. The disc has received glowing reviews since its North American release last June, including broadcaster Rick Phillips following remarks from CBC’s "Sound Advice":

"(Denise) and pianist David Jalbert are perfectly balanced and complimentary. They both play so well individually, but together, they’re almost on another level. And the clean, clear recording is also perfectly balanced and proportioned. Watch for these two in the future - individually and as the duo. Five stars."

DENISE DJOKIC & DAVID JALBERT WIN THEIR 2ND EAST COAST MUSIC AWARD FOR BEST 'CLASSICAL RECORDING'

TORONTO: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2006: For a second time, the East Coast Music Association has awarded Canadian cellist Denise Djokic an East Coast Music Award for "Classical Recording of the Year". At a ceremony held Monday in Charlottetown, P.E.I., the silver-silver plated treble clef statuette was awarded to the Halifax native for her most recent CD, "Folklore" on the American-based Endeavor Classics label.

"Folklore" also features Denise's long-time collaborator, the brilliant Quebec pianist, David Jalbert. "Folklore" is the duo's second ECMA-winning collaboration, after her 2002 self-titled release, "Denise Djokic" on the Sony Classics label. The ECMA award comes on the heels of Denise and David's recent nomination for a 2006 Juno Award also for "Folklore".
Recorded at Toronto's Glenn Gould Studio by Anton Kwiatkowski, "Folklore" takes the listener on a folk-inspired journey of Europe and features the music of Vaughan-Williams, Stravinsky, Janacek, Schumann and Cassado. The disc has received glowing reviews since its North American release last June, including broadcaster Rick Phillips following remarks from CBC's "Sound Advice":

"...(Denise) and pianist David Jalbert are perfectly balanced and complimentary. They both play so well individually, but together, they're almost on another level. And the clean, clear recording is also perfectly balanced and proportioned. Watch for these two in the future - individually and as the duo. Five stars."

One of the most captivating young artists of her generation, Denise Djokic has thrilled audiences and critics worldwide with the passion, vigor, and sensitivity of her playing. Already one of North America's most sought after soloists, she has performed as guest soloist with every leading orchestra in Canada and with others internationally. Denise was also a featured performer at the 2002 Grammy Awards.
David Jalbert's personal style, incomparable stage presence and refined ear, has impressed audiences and critics alike. His first solo disc, dedicated to the works of Corigliano and Rzewski, was launched in 2004. He has also recorded two cello and piano discs with Denise Djokic. David's new solo disc of the complete Faure Nocturnes will be released on Endeavor Classics this coming April.

The East Coast Music Awards is one of the biggest music industry events in the country. The four-day conference and awards show celebrates Atlantic-Canadian contributions to culture and draws delegates from Atlantic Canada and around the world.

Denise Djokic and David Jalbert are represented in North America by Richard Paul Concert Artists.

For further information contact Richard Paul toll-free at -866-224-8046 or richard@greatconcerts.com or visit www.greatconcerts.com

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