Sunday, November 7, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.
Sondheim Center
200 N Main, Fairfield, Iowa
PROGRAM
Bach: Preludes
Grieg: Lyric Pieces
Elmker: Improvisation
Chopin: Etude in C minor *
Nocturne in Eb major
Liszt: Légende S.175 No. 2, “St. Francis of Paola walking on the waves” *
— INTERMISSION —
Rachmaninov: Two Preludes *
Debussy:
Reverie *
The Snow is Dancing *
Mussorgsky:
Pictures of an Exhibition *
Promenade • Gnomus • The Old Castle • Bydlo
• Ballet of Unhatched Chickens • Baba Yaga’s Hut on Chicken Legs • The Bogatyr Gate of Kiev
* Arranged by Werner Elmker
In performance of classical as well as original music, Danish concert pianist and composer Werner Elmker emphasizes the importance of improvisation as the main source of all great music.
Improvised music is 'fresh' music created in the moment, and often gives a stronger experience than music notated on paper. Most of the great composers used improvisation during recitals and composing.
Like the classical masters, Mr. Elmker improvises in his own tonal language which finds its origin in previous styles of classical music. He utilizes free improvisation, improvisation on original melodies, classical themes, folksongs, and film music. Through performances, CDs, radio programs and education, he seeks to reinvigorate the lost art of classical improvisation.
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Tickets $15 general. $12 students, seniors 65 yrs,
IA Course participants, children (under 12 yrs free).
Tickets at the door, or call 641-472-7634.
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