Olympic Music Festival 2020 Virtual Salon Concerts: The Piano As Orchestra
Free
Julio Elizalde, piano
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Piano Sonata No. 13 in B-flat major, K. 333 / 315c
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major, Op. 31, No. 3
Frédéric Chopin – Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52
OMF Artistic Director Julio Elizalde performs a solo piano recital showcasing the evolution of piano writing from the Classical to Romantic eras. Beethoven’s works drew from Haydn and Mozart to inspire future generations, including Chopin’s extraordinary piano compositions.
For more insight into this performance, don't miss Julio's preconcert discussion on Wednesday, August 7 at 7pm Pacific – also viewable from the OMF YouTube channel and website. He delves into how composers explored the piano’s limitations and possibilities as the instrument evolved from the eighteenth to the twenty-first centuries. Julio will answer questions submitted by audience members; you may submit one here: https://www.olympicmusicfestival.org/question-submissions
The livestream will take place at 5pm Pacific.
Watch the livestream here:
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvlKK-cfnCmfLuCLT1nMJUA
• Website: https://www.olympicmusicfestival.org/
Link to donate: https://www.olympicmusicfestival.org/support-us