We are proud to be an early presenter of G-Phil, an exciting new technology designed by Moscow Conservatory trained pianist, composer and teacher Vyacheslav Gryaznov. The technology is incorporated into the live piano, all-Rachmaninoff, program on November 16, 2024. A pre-concert lecture by the pianist is included in the ticket at 6:45 during which both the music and how G-Phil helps create an … [Read more...]
An Audience Favorite Returns: Vyacheslav Gryaznov in November
Vyacheslav Gryaznov has established himself as an exceptional pianist, transcriptionist and arranger, earning widespread acclaim. His recital at Yale's Sprague Hall was described as “phenomenal,” and SF Classical Voice praised him for his “exemplary control of different voices,” noting that it felt as if he were performing with an entire symphonic orchestra. Buy tickets to his November Piano … [Read more...]
A Journey Through Mussorgsky’s Masterpiece: Pictures at an Exhibition
Hear this piano masterpiece played live, October 5, 2024 When pianist Anna Fedorova makes her October 5, 2024 appearance for Steinway Society - The Bay Area in Cupertino, CA, the audience will return after intermission to Mussorgsky’s masterpiece: Pictures at an Exhibition. This piece presents both challenges and beauty, fable and fantasy, all of it complementing the mysterious and mystical first … [Read more...]
A Musical Journey Through the Night: Ravel, Scriabin, and de Falla
Anna Fedorova invites us to explore a musical journey with her in the first half of her program for Steinway Society on October 5, 2024. This journey is an intricate look at the depths of the human psyche through the lens of three master composers: Maurice Ravel, Alexander Scriabin, and Manuel de Falla. Each piece, in its own unique way, delves into themes of darkness, mystery, and the … [Read more...]
Composer’s Intent
Like most music students, I've heard a lot about the intent of the composer, and early in my studies, wondered, “Why is it so important that the performer preserves a composer’s intent?” Surely, given the varied personalities, talents, and viewpoints among musicians, music would be much more interesting if everyone played music differently. Intent is a two-way street. Now that I’ve been … [Read more...]
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