Marc Peloquin’s performances are “energetic…refreshing…alive; with remarkable definition and clarity” (NY Times). 

PROGRAM

Ode to Music 
David Del Tredici

Casta Diva, transcription of the aria from Bellini’s Norma 
Yvar Mikhashoff

Sonata for piano and violin in e minor, K. 304
W. A. Mozart; arranged for piano solo by Marc Peloquin

Any Resemblance is Purely Accidental
Charles Dodge

Trittico Fantasy
Yvar Mikhashoff

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ABOUT THIS PERFORMANCE

The term bel canto means beautiful singing and is the name given to the vocal style that originated in Italy and flourished in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Singers and composers were dedicated to the beauty of melody and emphasized the long, sustained line of the music.

This program features music for solo piano that exemplifies the essence of the bel canto style. Schubert (whose An Die Musik is the inspiration for David Del Tredici’s Ode to Music) composed songs that transformed the art of songwriting. Mozart produced some of the great operas of all time and infused his instrumental works with his brilliant sense of drama and lyricism. Bellini was one of the great bel canto composers and had a profound influence on nineteenth century piano music.

The art of transcription flourished in the nineteenth century and continues to this day, creating an entire repertoire inspired by music not originally composed for the piano, many based on works in the bel canto style.

ABOUT THE PERFORMER

An adventurous and inquisitive musician, pianist Marc Peloquin excels in making connections with his audience as a performer and advocate of the music of our time. His performances have been described by The New York Times as “refreshing and alive” and Time Out New York declared Marc an “innovative ivory tickler.” His recordings can be heard on the Albany, C.R.I., Naxos, and Urtext labels. Marc also has a passion for writing piano transcriptions, some of which are published by Boosey and Hawkes and Theodore Presser.

Marc is a Resident Teaching Artist at the Bloomingdale School of Music in New York City and curator of the Faculty Concert Series. He is a former faculty member of The New School where he created innovative music courses in the department of Humanities. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from The Manhattan School of Music with additional studies at Boston University and The New England Conservatory.

Seating is limited and first come, first served. Priority will be given to those who register in advance. Check-in begins 30 minutes before the event and early arrival is suggested.

This event is in-person only.

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