CLASSICS 1: BON VOYAGE!

9/24/2009

Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 8 pm
Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Atherton Auditorium

  • Ibert: Escales … this luxuriant “travelogue in tones” evokes lush, exotic, and stirring reminiscences of lands visited by sea
  • Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”… A world-traveled soloist interprets Beethoven’s treasured pinnacle of piano concertos. This work’s masterly combination of verve and profound eloquence never fails to captivate listeners.
  • Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte … beautiful tribute to a Spanish princess through the lens of an elegant Frenchman
  • Gershwin: An American in Paris … Gershwin and Ravel each visited the other in his homeland. Gershwin’s Parisian visit resulted in a dazzling score including taxi horns, romantic café interludes, and signature jazzy tunes
  • View Program Notes with Audio Clips

Concert sponsors:  Gene & Arlene Weston

Alon at a pianoAlon Goldstein, piano
Hailed for his original and compelling concerts in major music centers nationally and internationally, Israeli-born Alon Goldstein is a brilliant pianist with powerful artistic vision.  His virtuosity, special musical sensitivity and engaging stage manner have earned him both critical acclaim and enthusiastic ovations. 
“…an irresistible, powerhouse performance.”   The New York Times
“Remarkable….lyrical music making…”  Dallas Morning News

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