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Marc-André Hamelin
Tuesday October 21 at 7:30pm
EJ Thomas Hall
EJ Thomas Hall
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"Near-superhuman technical prowess"
A world-renowned pianist of near-superhuman technical prowess” (The New York Times), Marc-André Hamelin performs around the globe with the leading orchestras and conductors of our time and now joins us at EJ Thomas Hall for our season opener and Annual Margaret Baxtresser Piano Concert. Experience a true master at work.
About Marc-André Hamelin
Pianist Marc-André Hamelin, a “performer of near-superhuman technical prowess” (The New York Times), is known worldwide for his unrivaled blend of consummate musicianship. He continues to amass praise for his brilliant technique in the great works of the repertoire, and for his intrepid exploration of the rarities of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. He performs around the globe with the leading orchestras and conductors of our time and gives recitals at major concert venues and festivals worldwide.
Now he joins us at EJ Thomas Hall for our season opener and Annual Margaret Baxtresser Piano Concert. Experience a true master at work.
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Performance
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 29 in B-flat major, Op. 106, "Hammerklavier"
Beethoven's most technically challenging piano composition and one of the most demanding solo works in the classical piano repertoire.
Robert Schumann: Waldszenen, Op. 82
This collection of nine pieces for solo piano stands as a quintessential example of Romantic era music. Each piece portrays vscenes one might encounter or imagine within the tranquil yet mysterious confines of a forest. The suite merges Schumann's deep love for nature with his equally profound musical inventiveness, offering both pianists and listeners a journey through landscapes that are as rich musically as they are imbued with natural imagery.
Maurice Ravel: Gaspard de la Nuit
Gaspard de la Nuit is popular with both performers and listeners, mostly due to its evocative nature and the range of musical expression that it encompasses. The structure, complexity, and skill-level required to perform this work properly make it particularly attractive to those willing to put in the time and dedication to learn it.
It is also arguably one of the most challenging pieces in the classical repertoire and is often referred to as the "Himalayas of Piano Repertoire." The unparalleled level of musical expression of Gaspard de la Nuit makes it an obvious choice for the most demanding of programs and it will continue to be one of the benchmarks for solo piano repertoire for a long time to come.
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