International Keyboard Institute & Festival (NYC)

[bhodges]

Once again the International Keyboard Institute & Festival will be at Mannes College of Music in New York (July 13-27, 2008) with quite an interesting assortment of pianists.  There are some 25 concerts, with even more master classes and other events.  I am already going to hear Philippe Entremont (where has he been?) and Marc-André Hamelin's recitals, perhaps some others. 

One of the pluses is the size of the Mannes recital hall, which only seats about 200 people, so it's very intimate.  Personally I wish there were more contemporary works on the programs, but in any case, it's a very dense festival with a lot of events.  Anyone who likes piano may want to investigate.

--Bruce

[(poco) Sforzando]

Once again the International Keyboard Institute & Festival will be at Mannes College of Music in New York (July 13-27, 2008) with quite an interesting assortment of pianists.  There are some 25 concerts, with even more master classes and other events.  I am already going to hear Philippe Entremont (where has he been?) and Marc-André Hamelin's recitals, perhaps some others. 

One of the pluses is the size of the Mannes recital hall, which only seats about 200 people, so it's very intimate.  Personally I wish there were more contemporary works on the programs, but in any case, it's a very dense festival with a lot of events.  Anyone who likes piano may want to investigate.

--Bruce

Hamelin, eh? That's one pied piper I'd pay to hear. When is he on?

[bhodges]

Hamelin, eh? That's one pied piper I'd pay to hear. When is he on?

He's playing Saturday, July 26 at 8:30.  Program:

Mozart: Sonata in A minor, K. 310
Chopin: Two Nocturnes, Op. 27
Scriabin: Sonata No. 7, Op. 64
Ives: Concord Sonata

The whole program is interesting, but I don't recall ever hearing this particular Scriabin live by anyone, so that will be a treat.

--Bruce