Lorenzo Marasso performs Haydn’s Seven Last Words

Lorenzo Marasso, piano

Franz Joseph Haydn – The Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross (version for solo piano)

I. The Introduction – Maestoso e Adagio
II. “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do” – Sonata I – Largo
III. “Surely, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise” – Sonata II - Grave e cantabile
IV. “Woman, behold your son!” “Behold your mother!” – Sonata III – Grave
V. “My God, my god, why have you forsaken me?” – Sonata IV – Largo
VI. “I thirst” – Sonata V – Adagio
VII. “It is finished" – Sonata VI – Lento
VIII. “Father, into your hands, I commend my spirit” – Sonata VII – Largo
IX. “The Earthquake” – Il terremoto – Presto e con tutta la forza

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About Lorenzo Marasso

Lorenzo Marasso is an impassioned and sympathetic conductor, concert pianist, chamber musician, educator and radio host. Dubbed the "king of repertoire," Lorenzo's creative programming reveals lesser known masterpieces and rarely performed arrangements. Lorenzo's performances have been broadcast in numerous media outlets, including Seattle's 98.1 Classical King FM and NPR. In 2021 Lorenzo founded the Seattle Chamber Orchestra and is serving now as the ensemble's music director. In the same year he also started hosting a weekly radio program called Dress Rehearsal on 107.3FM KBFG Seattle. Equally inspired by contemporary music, Lorenzo has commissioned and performed world premieres of new works by several international composers who have written and dedicated pieces to him. In July 2020 he completed the Invention Project, a commission of new pieces for piano inspired by J.S. Bach's Inventions and Sinfonias. Further commissions included works composed by Michael Finnissy, Edward Cowie and Bernhard Lang.