Graciously Sponsored by Susan Freund in Memory of John Freund
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BIG ARTS Classical Series Circle
Nancy Dehmlow, David Huggin & Ken Nees
At just 13, he stunned the world. Today, pianist Alexander Malofeev is a global sensation hailed for his technical brilliance and emotional depth. Called “a world piano revolution” (Der Standard), he has performed with major orchestras and conductors across Europe, Asia, and the U.S.—including his standout debut at Carnegie Hall.
“Malofeev manifests the piano mastery of the new millennium.” – Il Giornale
PROGRAM
5 Pieces, Op. 75, “The Trees”
Jean SIBELIUS (1865-1957)
1. When the Rowan Blossoms
2. The Solitary Fir Tree
3. The Aspen
4. The Birch
5. The Spruce
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Sonata No. 2, Op. 64, “The Fire Sermon”
Einojuhani RAUTAVAARA (1928-2016)
I. Praeludium
II. Sarabande
III. Gavotte
IV. Air
V. Rigaudon
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Sonata No. 2, Op. 64, “The Fire Sermon”
Einojuhani RAUTAVAARA (1928-2016)
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INTERMISSION
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Sonata No. 2 in D minor, Op. 14
Sergei PROKOFIEV (1891-1953)
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Valse, Op. 38
Aleksandr SCRIABIN (1871-1915)
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Symphonies of Wind Instruments, K036 (arr. Arthur Lourié)
Igor STRAVINSKY (1882-1971)
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5 Préludes fragiles, Op. 1
Arthur LOURIÉ (1892-1966)
