March 2019
Bach Keyboard Festival
Program Bach Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106 (arr. Kurtag) Bach Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 62 (arr. Busoni) Bach Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140 (arr. Busoni) Bach Concerto in C minor for Two Pianos, BWV 1060 Dan Tepfer Algorithmic Improvisation on B.A.C.H. Bach Concerto in C major for Two Pianos, BWV 1061 Bach Concerto in F minor for Piano, BWV 1056 Bach Concerto in D minor for Three Pianos, BWV 1063 Philip Lasser/Bach…
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Classics 5: Brahms & Mendelssohn
Brahms, Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major Awadagin Pratt, piano Mendelssohn, Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90 (Italian)
Find out more »September 2019
Essential Thursdays: A Classic Catskills Evening
Three friends, world renown musicians, converge on the Catskills for a night of chamber music. A dear friend of the Roxbury Arts Group, Ben Breen spoke with us last season about inviting some of his friends/fellow musicians up to perform in the Old School Baptist Church. Ben, a worldwide award-winning violinist, has curated a night of classical music to rival the beauty of our Catskill Mountains. Recognized as one of Australia’s outstanding violinists, Benjamin Breen made his New York recital…
Find out more »Communiversity
Join us at Music on the Square for an intimate evening of music with acclaimed pianist, Awadagin Pratt. Among the most celebrated artists of his generation, Pratt has traveled the world over delivering performances at venues with addresses as recognizable as Pennsylvania Avenue and Sesame Street. A passionate oenophile – Greek for the love (philia) of wine (oinos) - and connoisseur of fine spirits, Awadagin has curated the evening’s wine selection and will mix his music with a short course…
Find out more »October 2019
Grieg Piano Concerto – SIUE-SIUC Combined Orchestras
The orchestras of both Southern Illinois campuses will combine for an evening of exceptional music with pianist Awadagin Pratt. Among his generation of concert artists, Pratt is acclaimed for his musical insight and intensely involved performances both in recital and with symphony orchestras. Born in Pittsburgh, Pratt began studying piano at the age of 6. Three years later, having moved to Normal, Ill. with his family, he also started studying violin. At the age of 16 he entered the University…
Find out more »Grieg Piano Concerto – Oct. 22
The combined orchestras of SIU Carbondale and SIU Edwardsville will perform Gustav Mahler’s monumental First Symphony, conducted by Michael Mishra. Edward Benyas leads the ensemble as they accompany the virtuoso African-American pianist, Awadagin Pratt in Edvard Grieg’s lovely Piano Concerto.
Find out more »Judge at the Olga Kern International Piano Competition
The New Mexico Philharmonic and pianist Olga Kern join in collaboration to present the Olga Kern International Piano Competition (OKIPC) to provide a venue for young pianists to develop international careers. The final round of this impressive new contest will feature the Competition’s finalists in performance with the New Mexico Philharmonic. In addition to a cash prize, the winner will be awarded concert engagements throughout the US and Europe and a professional recording.
Find out more »November 2019
Piano Recital – Elyria OH
Details coming soon.
Find out more »December 2019
Resident and Recital – NYUAD Music Program
Internationally acclaimed pianist Awadagin Pratt performs Beethoven, Brahms, Franck, and Auerbach. Among his generation of concert artists, Pratt is recognized for his musical insight and intensely involving performances. Experience an evening of masterworks for solo piano featuring: Beethoven — Opus 110 Brahms — Ballades Franck — Prelude Chorale Fugue Auerbach — Chorale Fugue and Postlude The concert is followed by a Q&A with the artist and NYUAD Music program head Matthew Quayle, moderated by NYU Abu Dhabi Assistant Professor of…
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