In our opening concert, San Francisco-based pianist Jeff LaDeur brings his thoughtful and poetic playing to the beautiful Grotrian piano at the Point Reyes Dance Palace. His debut album was praised by Gramophone magazine as “… a masterpiece of understatement, simplicity and ‘old school’ chord playing where every note sings out with meaning.” Virtuosic and soulful works by Liszt and Franck, two titans of piano-writing, are the perfect vehicles to showcase both LaDeur’s artistry and the full capabilities of this incredible instrument that belongs to our Point Reyes community. Artistic Director Allegra Chapman will join LaDeur for Schubert’s life-affirming A Major Rondo for piano four hands.
The Music
Franz Schubert (1797-1828) - Rondo in A Major for piano four hands, D. 951
Schubert/Liszt - Gretchen am Spinnrade, D. 118
Franz Liszt (1811-1886) - Légend No. 2 (from Deux légendes)
César Franck (1822-1890) - Prélude, Aria et Final, Op. 23
