"Across Borders" - Cathy Yang and Simon Tetzlaff - Marbin Matinees Concert Series
May 4, 2024 |
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
2024-05-04 02:00 PM
2024-05-04 03:00 PM
"Across Borders" - Cathy Yang and Simon Tetzlaff - Marbin Matinees Concert Series
Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall
America/New_York
Experience an enchanting matinee concert that takes you on a captivating journey through diverse musical landscapes. Begin with Debussy's Cello Sonata, a work that epitomizes the Impressionist era with its ethereal and evocative soundscapes. Jean Sibelius follows with "Malinconia, Op. 20," a composition that showcases the Finnish composer's emotive depth and melodic richness. Discover the contemporary allure of Ulrich Menzefricke's "Afterglow," a piece that explores modern tonalities and textures, providing a unique sonic experience. The concert then delves into the Romantic era with Johannes Brahms' Cello Sonata No. 2 in F major, Op. 99, a testament to Brahms' mastery in crafting emotive and profound musical narratives. Concluding the evening is Henryk Wieniawski's "Scherzo tarantelle, Op. 16," a virtuosic display of the composer's Polish heritage and technical brilliance. Each composition, guided by the distinct styles of these renowned composers, promises a programme that transcends time, borders, and resonates with the profound beauty of these composer's artistry.
Recital Program:
Debussy - Cello Sonata
- Prologue: Lent, sostenuto e molto risoluto
- Sérénade: Modérément animé
- Finale: Animé, léger et nerveux
Jean Sibelius - Malinconia, Op. 20
Ulrich Menzefricke - Afterglow
Johannes Brahms - Cello Sonata No. 2 in F major, Op. 99
- Allegro vivace
- Adagio affettuoso in F# major
- Allegro passionato in F minor
- Allegro molto
Henryk Wieniawski - Scherzo tarantelle, Op. 16
About The Artists
Simon Tetzlaff was born in 1997 in Frankfurt, Germany, receiving piano, music theory and cello lessons in his early childhood. He regularly appears as a soloist and chamber musician, in October 2020, he gave his debut in the Hamburg Elbphilharmonie with the Hamburger Camerata Orchestra. In the course of his studies he held fellowships from the German Academic Scholarship Foundation, the Deutsche Stiftung Musik- leben, Villa Musica Rheinland-Pfalz and PE-Förderungen Mannheim. He was a student of Prof. Julian Steckel at the academy in Munich, Prof. Clemens Hagen at the Mozarteum Salzburg and is currently enrolled in the Artist Diploma Program at USC Thornton in Los Angeles, studying with Prof. Ralph Kirshbaum. Since February 2020 he plays a cello by Jean Baptiste Vuillaume, by courtesy of the Music Instrument Fonds of the Deutsche Stiftung Musikleben.
Cathy Yang, a pianist with a global musical journey spanning China, Canada, Germany, and the United States, is currently pursuing a D.M.A. in Keyboard Collaborative Arts at the USC Thornton School of Music under Kevin Fitz-Gerald. Holder of Bachelor and Master degrees in Piano Performance from Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln, Cathy has earned accolades, including a double first prize at the Ithaca College competition in 2006 and a third prize at the "International Piano Competition Vila de Capdepera" in 2010. As the curator and producer of "Fables," blending Impressionistic and video game music, Cathy showcases her artistic versatility. She is also known for co-founding the Aix Alma Trio and serving as music director for various productions, including Thornton Chamber Opera's Cendrillon by Pauline Viardot.
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