Oakland CA
Oakland Symphony
JANUARY
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Schedule
“Rooted in America” is the title of this exceptional concert, on which I will play George Gershwin’s Second Rhapsody along with solo works of Artie Mathews and Margaret Bonds. The orchestra is conducted by Andrew Grams, and the program is dedicated with love and gratitude to my dear friend, the late Michael Morgan (1957 – 2021).
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Solo recital of rare works by French composers — Déodat de Sévérac, Jacque-Dupont, Maurice Ravel, Emmanuel Chabrier, and Cécile Chaminade. Plus a rare performance of the 1908 French silent movie “L’Assassinat du Duc de Guise” with live accompaniment of the original score by Camille Saint-Säens.
Friday evening performance at 7:30 p.m., at Rock Hall, 1715 North Broad Street.
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Another delightful duo-piano recital by myself and my TU colleague Charles Abramovic. Highlight of the program is Maurice Ravel’s sumptuous arrangement of Claude Debussy’s “Trois Nocturnes,” for two pianos.
Sunday afternoon performance at 3:00 p.m., at Rock Hall, 1715 North Broad Street.
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