PEN World Voices Festival of International Literature
HIGHLIGHTS FEATURING AUTHORS FROM RUSSIA
*A Global Piano and Literary Salon: From Russia with Love
When: Tuesday, April 26
Where: The Jerome L. Greene Space at WNYC, 44 Charlton St., New York City
What time: 7 p.m.
Igor Belov and Ksenia Shcherbino, two of Russia’s young, rising literary talents read from their latest works. Sip a glass of wine, and enjoy musical renderings by pianist Svetlana Smolina. A conversation about the global impact of Russian culture will follow. Hosted by Ina Parker. For more info
Tickets: ***$5 OFF: use code RUSSIA***
$25; includes a complimentary glass of wine. Call (866) 811-4111 or visit wnyc.org
Co-sponsored by HSBC, WNYC Jerome L. Greene Performance Space, and Fritt Ord. AOC Fine Wines is the exclusive artisanal wine provider of The Greene Space.
*In Conversation: Vladimir Sorokin and Keith Gessen
When: Saturday, April 30
Where: The Cooper Union, Frederick P. Rose Auditorium, 41 Cooper Sq., New York City
What time: 4:30–6 p.m.
Great Russian Vladimir Sorokin, considered by many to be the next Roberto Bolaño, discusses his work with young literary star Keith Gessen, editor-in-chief of the celebrated journal n+1. English translations of his masterpieces, Ice Trilogy and Day of the Oprichnik: A Novel, arrive in bookstores this year. Not to be missed! For more info
Tickets: $15/$10 PEN Members, students with valid ID. Call (866) 811-4111 or visit ovationtix.com
Co-sponsored by The Cooper Union
*Vladimir Sorokin: Ice Trilogy (Play Reading)
When: Saturday, April 30
Where: St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral Gymnasium, 268 Mulberry St., New York City
What time: 7 p.m.
See a live performance of Sorokin’s American debut, Ice Trilogy, a riveting suspense novel about the 20th century Soviet Union to modern-day Russia. Directed by the Hungarian film and theater director Kornél Mundruczó. For more info
Tickets: $10. Call (866) 811-4111 or visit ovationtix.com
Co-sponsored by Trust for Mutual Understanding and Martin E. Segal Theatre Center, CUNY Graduate School
*Russia in Two Acts
When: Sunday, May 1
Where: The Morgan Library & Museum, Lehrman Hall, 225 Madison Ave., New York City
What time: 1 p.m.
With Jamey Gambrell, Garry Kasparov, Vladmir Sorokin, and Fedor Svarovskiy; moderated by Christian Caryl.
Watch a World Champion chess player, now journalist, unravel the complexities of Russia’s cultural and geopolitical landscape. With Jamey Gambrell, Garry Kasparov, Vladmir Sorokin, and Fedor Svarovskiy; moderated by Christian Caryl. For more info
Tickets: $25/$20 for PEN/Morgan Members and students with valid ID. Call (866) 811-4111 or visit ovationtix.com
Co-sponsored by The Morgan Library & Museum, New York Review of Books, and Fritt Ord
For a complete schedule of events, visit: http://www.pen.org/festival
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