The Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness of the Library and funds for it. Franck’s Piano Quintet in F minor and Haydn’s Op.76, No. The New Hollywood String Quartet is performing along with pianist Bernadene Blaha. Marc Shapiro (San Francisco Symphony) and Robert Schwartz (Juilliard). on May 22 in the Library Community Room at 1115 El Centro Street. Feona is a multi-ethnic pianist, keyboardist, composer, conductor, and educator.
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The next event in the 2021-22 Restoration Concerts Series takes place at 4 p.m. Gross (husband and wife) expressly warranted that a grand piano which they. “Every time I return to it,” he told the audience, “it reveals new treasures.” Robert Schwartz instituted an action in the Municipal Court of Akron. The piece was first performed in France, he said, and this concert marked its U.S. “It was too beautiful, and I was too raw,” he said. He said he could not play the work when he had received it because of his grief over losing his pet. Thies shared with the audience that he, like many others, experienced a difficult time during the pandemic. She had paired the letters in the dog’s name Simon and the musician’s name Robert with their corresponding notes on the musical scale to create the five-minute composition. “There is a musical message in the melody of the piece,” she said. Vlasse, who won a 2022 Grammy award for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album, then explained what she meant. Piano on the Rocks is a non-profit organization 501(c)3 incorporate in Arizona and all donations qualify as a charitable deduction on your federal income. Prior to playing it, Thies introduced Vlasse who was in the audience. The piece celebrates the relationship between Thies and Simon, his much-loved dog who passed away during the pandemic. Standing next to the piano with a microphone in hand, he told the audience that music composer Danaë Vlasse, a friend of his, had created this work as a gift to him in 2020. The program opens with three Domenico Scarlatti sonatas that feature the composers brilliant and refined. 4 Schwartz presents a new program that alternates works from the baroque period with works from the beginning of the 20th century. He received a standing ovation and returned for a brief encore.Īn audience of approximately 140 attendees heard him play classical compositions and George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.”Īnother piece that Thies played, “Sérénade pour Simon (Serenade for Simon),” held a personal meaning for him. Robert Schwartz, piano Scarlatti 3 Sonatas Ravel Miroirs Bach Partita No. The Restoration Concerts Committee of the Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library sponsored the event. World-renowned pianist Robert Thies performed at the Mother’s Day concert Sunday afternoon May 8 in the Library Community Room.
Vlasse created a composition to honor the close bond between Thies and his pet. PHOTO: Sally Kilby | South Pasadena News | Pianist Robert Thies and composer Danaë Vlasse pose after the May 8 concert with a photo of Simon, Thies’ dog who passed away during the pandemic.
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