Conservatorium of Music
Thursday Concert Class
Thursday Concert Class
| Piano Sonata No. 9 in C major, Op. 103 | Sergei Prokofiev (1891 - 1953) |
| Samuel Lee, Piano | |
| The last of Prokofiev's Piano Sonatas | |
| 8 pieces for piano, Op. 3 | György Kurtág (1926 - ) |
| 1. Inesorabile, Andante con moto\\r\\n2. Calmo\\r\\n3. Sostenuto\\r\\n4. Scorrevole\\r\\n5. Prestissimo possible\\r\\n6. Grave\\r\\n7. Adagio \\r\\n8. Vivo | |
| Justice Karol, Piano | |
| Each of these 8 movements raise one musical gesture, barely more than a single thought. However, the composition as a whole sheds light on each of the parts that make it up. | |
| Etudes Op. 10 no. 11 & 25 no. 12 | Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin (1810 - 1849) |
| Ezekiel Rowland, Piano | |
| Both etudes are "arpeggio" etudes, but contast in their mood style and figuration. They are both very enjoyable to listen to and fun for the fingers to play. | |
| Etude Tableau op 33 no 9 | Sergei Rachmaninov (1873 - 1943) |
| Catherine Zhu, Piano | |
| This work is marked ‘grave’ and has a thundering character exemplified through virtuosic runs and big left hand leaps. | |
| Benediction of God in Solitude | Franz Liszt (1811 - 1886) |
| Anna Gao, Piano | |
| Liszt’s Benediction of God in Solitude was composed in 1847 and was compiled into a cycle of piano pieces entitled Harmonies poétiques et religieuses, referencing a collection of poems with the same name by Alphonse de Lamartine. The year 1847 was significant point in Liszt’s life, as it was the year when the world renowned virtuoso set down his prolific concert career and turned to composition. It was also during this time that Liszt rekindled the practice of his strong Catholic belief. This piece is a reflection of his deeply religious character, with Liszt himself prefacing the piece with a quote from Lamartines poem: D’où me vient, ô mon | |
| Miroirs | Maurice Ravel (1875 - 1937) |
| I. Noctuelles II. Oiseaux Tristes III. Une barque sur l\'océan IV. Alborada del gracioso V. La vallée des cloches | |
| Rachel Shindang, Piano | |
| Dedicated to the members of Les Apaches. | |