Classical concert well-received by East Meadow community

Coveted double bassist Nina Bernat, who’s dept and technical clarity is well known and enjoyed on world stages, put on a performance this past weekend at the East Meadow Public Library. Bernat, 23, has studied under extraordinary talents — including her father, Mark Bernat, a fellow double bassist. A recipient of the Kovner Fellowship, a merit-based scholarship award that covers the full estimated coast of attendance to the Julliard School, she is currently completing her Artist Diploma.

The double bass, also known as the upright bass, is the largest and lowest-pitched string instrument in a modern symphony orchestra. Bernat performs with an early-18th century bass, handed down from her father.

According to her website, NinaBernat.com, her talent is in demand, as she’s a passionate chamber musician. Her involvement with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center begins this year as a member of the Bowers Program — a rigorous, three-season residency that fully integrates artists into every facet of the music society in New York, and on tour both nationally and internationally.

Her arrival to the East Meadow library as a standout in contemporary music was a welcomed event. The library’s auditorium was packed with guests, excited to see the show.

Bernat was joined on stage this weekend by Jiarong Li, a Chinese pianist. Known for her sensitive and passionate collaborations with other instrumentalists, she is currently pursuing her doctorate in collaborative piano with an assistantship at the Manhattan School of Music.

Together, the duo entertained fans at the 2 p.m. concert on Jan. 14 — receiving praise from both the library on its Facebook account, and fans of the genre who attended the performance.

For more information on upcoming events at the library, visit EastMeadow.info. For more on Bernat, visit NinaBernat.com. See Jiarong-Li.com for more on Li and her talents.