New World Inspirations
Filipino-American pianist Tristan Savella and Canadian Jean-Luc Therrien present music by French and North American composers of the 20th century showcasing the evolution of styles, sources of inspiration, and the artistic exchange.
Program
Darius Milhaud: Scaramouche, Op. 165
Germaine Tailleferre: Impromptu
Francis Poulenc: Improvisation No. 7 in C Major, FP 63/7
Claude Debussy: L’isle joyeuse, L. 106
Francis Poulenc: Sonata for Piano Four Hands, FP 8
Alexina Louie: “Memories from an Ancient Garden”, No. 2 from Scenes from a Jade Terrace
Frederic Rzewski: “Winnsboro Cotton Mill Blues”, Four North American Ballads No. 4
Samuel Barber: Selections from “Souvenirs” for Four Hands, Op. 28