Thursday, July 9, 2009

Marlon Daniel Conducts 'Piano Passions: Beethoven Concerti at Kaufman Center' Aug. 13

ArtistWorld.org/
Piano Passions:
Beethoven Concerti at Kaufman Center”
Beethoven's piano concerti are a testament to the composer’s enormous creativity and his undisputed place in the piano repertoire.” On Thursday, August 13, 2009 7pm at Merkin Concert Hall (129 West 67th Street NYC) The Piano Passions’ 2008/2009 pianists end their concert season with a collaboration with Ensemble du Monde, chamber orchestra, performing Beethoven’s concerti No. 3 Op. 37, 4 Op. 58 and 5 Op. 73 'Emperor'.” “Pianists Richard Dowling, Kimball Gallagher and Beatrice Long are the featured soloists. The orchestra, Ensemble du Monde, will be led by its Music Director and Conductor Marlon Daniel. General Admission: $35. Tickets are available at the Merkin Hall box office and also online at http://www.smarttix.com

”Ludwig van Beethoven
Concerto No. 3 in C Minor Op. 37 – Richard Dowling
Concerto No. 4 in G Major Op. 58 – Kimball Gallagher

Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major Op. 73 “Emperor” – Beatrice Long”

Piano Passions was established in 2005 as a concert series to increase public exposure of exceptional pianists. Exclusively run by the performers, it delights audiences with four to six concerts a year, featuring solo piano repertoire and a roster of outstanding musicians from all over the world.” “Founded in New York City in 2000 this dynamic young chamber orchestra, Ensemble du Monde (Ensemble of the World), was so named because of its representation of international musicians, currently representing over thirteen countries.” “Upcoming performances include a series of orchestral concerts dedicated to French composers from the 19th through the 21st centuries, "Current Concerti" a project that allows talented young composers to exhibit their newly created concertos in world première performances, concert performances of Bizet’s Carmen in Concert with some of the most talented up and coming stars of the opera world at Allice Tully Hall and a Zankel Hall début in collaboration with Opera Ebony.”






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