MAY 9 - MAY 13, 2007

Lincoln Theater, 541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

May 9 , 2007
A Tribute to Rachmaninoff
7:00 p.m. Lecture: Farahan Malik – "Rachmaninov as interpreter"
8:15 p.m. Concert: All Rachmaninoff Program
Misha Dacic (Serbia) Alexander Gavrylyuk (Ukraine)– Ilya Itin  (Russia)
Three power house pianists join forces for what promises to be an explosive tribute to Rachmaninoff, a melodist of Romantic dimensions still writing in an era of volatile change and experimentation.
Concert @ 8:15 PM
An All Rachmaninoff Program

Alexander Gavrylyuk (Ukraine)– Ilya Itin  (Russia)  - Misha Dacic (Serbia)
Three power house pianists join forces for what promises to be an explosive tribute to Rachmaninoff, a melodist of Romantic dimensions still writing in an era of volatile change and experimentation.

Alexander Gavrylyuk (Ukraine)
9 Etudes Tableaux, Op. 39

Intermission

Ilya Itin (Russia)
Moment Musical Op. 16 No. 1 in B flat -minor
Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor Op. 36

Intermission

Misha Dacic (Serbia)
Melodie (1888)
Romance in F minor, Op.10 No.6
Daises Op.38 No.3
Serenade Op.3 No.5
Prelude in E major, Op.32 No.3
Etude-Tableau in C, Op.33 No.3 (Op.Posth.)
Melody Op.21 No.9 (Arr.A.Volodos)
Oriental Sketch
The Little Island Op.14 No.2 (Arr.E.Wild)
Valse in A major, Op.10 No.2
Andante (Sonata for Cello and Piano Op.19, 3rd movement, Arr.A.Volodos)
Polka Italienne (Arr.A.Volodos)

May 10, 2007
7:00 p.m. Lecture : Frank Cooper - Rachmaninoff's Life in Music
8:15 p.m. Concert:  Lise de la Salle (France)
Lise de la Salle is still a teenager, yet this extraordinary musician is sure of herself creatively yet open-minded, perfectly controlled in her playing yet not content to stick to the status quo.

Mozart  
Sonate in D Major, K.284
Allegro  
Rondeau en polonaise: Andante
Tema: Andante, Va.riations 1-X11
                                               
Rondo in A minor, K 511
Twelve Variations on  “Ah vous dirai je maman” K.265

Intermission
                                   
Prokofieff
Sonata No. 3 in A minor, Op. 28
Allegro tempestoso
Moderato
Allegro tempestoso  
                                               
Six pieces from Roméo & Juliete, Op.75
The Young Juliet        
Minuet         
Masks        
The Montagues and Capulets       
Mercutio         
Romeo Bids Juliet Farewell        

Toccata, Op. 11

May 11, 2007
7:00 p.m. Lecture: Gregor BenkoJosef Hofmann the Prodigy
Josef Hofmann was one of the great piano prodigies in music history.  His early concert schedule was stopped when a humanitarian put up a substantial sum to postpone Hofmann's public appearances until the boy matured. 
8:15 p.m. Concert: Martin Stadfeld (Germany)
Sony Classical Recording Artist Martin Stadtfeld is one of the most successful J.S. Bach interpreters of the younger generation.

Bach
Partita No. 5 in G Major, BWV 829
1.Praeambulum
2.Allemande 
3.Corrente 
5.Tempo Di Minuetta 
6.Passepied
7.Gigue 

Partita No. 6 in E Minor, BWV 830
1.Toccata  
2.Allemande    
3.Corrente  
4.Air  
5.Sarabande
6.Tempo Di Gavotta 
7.Gigue 

Intermission

Schubert
Sonata in B-flat Major, D. 960
I. Molto moderato 
2. Andante sostenuto 
3. Scherzo (Allegro vivace con delicatezza) 
4. Allegro ma non troppo

May 12, 2007
2:00 p.m. Concert: Rachel Cheung (China)
(14 year old award winning virtuoso pianist)
Post concert lecture: The Prodigy Phenomenon –  A Panel discussion with former child prodigies facilitated by Gregor Benko and Frank Cooper, Farahan Malik and Rachel Cheung (China) 14 year old award winning virtuoso pianist.

Mozart
Fantasie in C minor KV.396
Sonata in D major KV. 576
1.Allegro 
2.Adagio 
3.Allegretto 

Liszt    
Benediction de dieu dans la Solitude
Two Concert Studies S.145.R.6
Waldesrauschen
Gnomenreigen

Intermission

Schumann 
Davidsbundlertanze Op.6
Lebhaft
Innig
Etwas Hahnbuchen
Ungeduldig
Einfach
Sehr Rasch Und In Sich Hinein
Nicht Schnell Und Mit Ausserst Starker Empfindung
Frisch
1/4nt=126
Balladenmassig, Sehr Rasch
Einfach
Mit Humor
Wild Und Lustig
Zart Und Singend
Frisch
Mit Gutem Humor
Wie Aus Der Ferne
Nicht Schnell
Allegro Brillante
Quasi Vars. Andantino De Clara Wieck
Prestissimo Possible

Poulenc  
Trois Pieces

May 12, 2007
7 p.m. Lecture: Paul Roberts
What's So Special About Impressionism?
Paul Roberts argues for the unique qualities of Impressionist piano 
music and explains why it is so central to his musical outlook. This 
lecture/recital will suggest that an appreciation of impressionism 
will enhance understanding of both the wider piano repertoire and the 
skills that are essential to its performance
8:15 p.m. Concert: Severin Von Eckerdstein (Germany)
A winner of numerous awards and competitions, Eckardstein's playing is very beautiful, lyrical, colorful, impulsive, intelligent.
Beethoven      
Sonata C-major Op. 53 "Waldstein"
1.Allegro Con Brio 
2. 'Waldstein': Adagio Molto
3. Rondo: Allegro Moderato 

 Mendelssohn 
"Lieder ohne Worte" (selection)
Op. 53 No.1 
Op. 19 No.5 
Op. 30 No.4
Op. 67 No.5
 
 Rondo Capriccioso Op. 14

Intermission

Medtner            
Sonata Tragica Op. 39 No.5 (Forgotten Melodies, Vol. 2), Op. 39/5
Janáèek             
Sonata "I.X.1905"
Scriabin             
Sonata No. 3 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 23
1.Allegretto
2.Andante 
3.Presto con fuoco 

May 13, 2007
7:00 p.m. Lecture:  Gregor Benko
"The relationship between Rachmaninoff and Hofmann"
8:15 p,m. Concerto Evening
Featuring the Miami International Piano Festival Orchestra
William Noll, Conductor performing:
A Tribute to Rachmaninoff
Rachmaninoff’s Beloved Concertos with special guest artists:

Misha Dacic (Serbia)
Concerto No. 1 in F- Sharp minor, Op. 1
1.Vivace
2. Andante 
3.Allegro vivace 

Alexander Gavrylyuk (Ukraine)
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), in A minor, Op. 43

Intermission

Ilya Itin ( Russia)
Concerto No. 3 In D minor, Op. 30
1.Allegro ma non tanto
2. Intermezzo: Adagio
3.Finale: Alla breve 

Programs and Artists Subject to Change.

 

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