🎵 Notes from the December 6, 2020 online meetup

 Our final session of 2020, held online on Zoom, included a mix of modern and old, familiar and new.  

• Janice G: Sarabande from French Suite No. 3, by J. S. Bach 
• Gregory: Solace, A Mexican Serenade, by Scott Joplin 
• Mary-Lou: Prelude Book 2 No. 6 "General Lavine - eccentric", by C. Debussy 
• Erin: Sonata Op. 49 No. 2 (complete), by L. V. Beethoven 
• Lynda: Intermezzo Op. 118, by J. Brahms 
• Jeff: Etude Tableaux Op. 33 No. 5, by S. Rachmaninoff 
• David: Waltz op. 69 No. 2, by F. Chopin 
• Mary Lou: River Flows in You, by Yiruma 
• Lynda: Let It Snow by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne arranged by Tom Roed in Christmas Encyclopedia 
• David: What a Wonderful World, by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss, arr. Eva Cassidy, accompaniment played to a recording of Eva Cassidy singing  

If you're a pianist in the Ottawa area, consider joining us in the new year! You can find information about our group and the sign-up email from the link in the sidebar.

🎵 Notes from the November 15, 2020 online meetup

We held another Zoom meeting with some fine performances.  David’s Internet went down part way through 😬 so he missed most of the second round.  Fortunately, Zoom technology allowed the show to go on by automatically reassigning the host role. 😀

Round 1:

1. Gordon: Six Variations on “Nel cor piu non mi sento” by Giovanni Paisiello, WoO 70, by L.V. Beethoven
2. Mary Lou: Impromptu Op. 90 No. 4 in A Flat Major, by F. Schubert
3. Wes: Two selections from Six Short Preludes (II in C Minor, con moto, and IV in D Major, allegretto quieto), by J.S. Bach
4. Jeff: Intermezzo Op. 116 No. 4, by J. Brahms
5. David: Symphony No. 7, extract from Allegretto Movement, by L.V. Beethoven, piano transcription by F. Liszt, screen share of multi-camera recorded performance https://youtu.be/eM9YjqrQRAA

Round 2:

1. Gordon: 2nd movement Piano Sonata No. 31 Op. 110, by L.V. Beethoven
2. Mary Lou: Prelude No. 9 in E Major from Book 1 of WTC, by J.S. Bach
3. Wes: Over the Rainbow, by Harold Arlen arr. George Shearing
4. Jeff: Prelude Op. 11 No. 12, by A. Scriabin

🎵 Notes from our November 1, 2020 online meetup

Our first session for November was an online Zoom session.  It was a small but keen group with a mix of old and new music. 

Round 1: 

1. Janice G: Sonata No. 10, 1st Movement, by L. V. Beethoven 
2. Lynda:  Consolation No. 2 in E Major, by F. Liszt 
3. Christopher: La Fille aux cheveux de lin, by Claude Debussy 
4. Gregory: Pineapple Rag, by Scott Joplin 
   

Round 2: 

1. Lynda: Tango Op. 165 No. 2, by I. Albeniz 
2. Janice G: Courante from the French Suite No. 3, by J. S. Bach 
3. Christopher: Skyline, by Ola Gjeilo 

🎵 Notes from our October 18, 2020 online meetup

The originally scheduled in-person meeting at Steinway Gallery had to be deferred due to the recent covid rollbacks, so the performances were in Zoom format.  It was an international event, however, as original co-founder Liz was able to attend from the UK.  Pieces by Turina and Rammstein were new to our composers list.  Other regularly heard composers rounded out the suite.  November marks the 10th anniversary of the Ottawa Piano Group!

Round 1:  

1. Gregory: Bethena, by Scott Joplin 
2. Erin: Suite No. 2  in F, by G. F. Handel 
3. Jeff: Prelude Op. 87 No. 4, by D. Shostakovich 
4. Liz: The Peasant's Boots, by Joaquin Turina 
5. David:  Valse Op. 69 No. 2, by F. Chopin 

Round 2 

1. Gregory: Sonne, by Rammstein, arr. by Johannes Kölsch 
2. David: Prelude in F Minor from Book 2 of the Well Tempered Clavier, by J. S. Bach
3. Erin: Sonata Op. 49 No. 2, 1^st movement, by L. V. Beethoven 

Jeff recommended a book he is now following: By Heart, The Art of Memorizing Music by Paul Clenniwa.

🎵 Notes from our September 27, 2020 meetup

Several members were able to meet face to face (well, mask to mask) and perform on a stellar Yamaha CFX concert grand, at our first in-person meeting since the lockdown in March!  Thanks to Mitchell and Carmen at Ottawa Pianos for allowing us to safely use their performance space.

Round 1:

1. Gregory: Magnetic Rag, by Scott Joplin
2. Gordon: Scherzo Movement from Piano Sonata No. 29 Op. 106, by L. V. Beethoven
3. J.P.: Etude-Tableaux Op. 39 No. 3, S. Rachmaninoff
4. Wes: Andante Sostenuto, F. Mendelssohn
5. Randy: Prélude de la Porte Héroïque du Ciel, E. Satie
6. David: Symphony No. 7, extract from Allegretto Movement, by L.V. Beethoven, piano transcription by F. Liszt

Round 2:

1. Gregory: Maple Leaf Rag, by Scott Joplin
2. Gordon: Prelude Op. 51 No. 2, by A. Scriabin
3. J.P.: French Suite No. 4, Allemande, by J. S. Bach
4. Wes: Milonga Del Angel, A. Piazzolla
5. Randy: Ogives No. 1 and 4, E. Satie
6. David: Sonatina in G Major, by W. A. Mozart

Music played on September 13, 2020

Once again our session today was via Zoom, and we are still working the bugs out! It was a small group this time, with a mix of old and new music, including a composer we have never heard before: Hideyuki Hashimoto.

David and John both presented pre-recorded performances (links to the recordings are provided in the programme list). David presented his recorded performances in an interesting way, from three different camera angles.   

Round 1:

#	Performer	Work
1.	Gregory	Song without words Op. 19 No. 6 by F. Mendelssohn
2.	Christopher	Etude op 10, no 3, by F. Chopin
3.	Jeff	Preludes Op. 10 No. 12 and Op. 17 No. 3, by A. Scriabin
4.	John	Second part of "Ewige MutterWitz" (in English: Eternal MotherWit / MotherWisdom). The initials signify its dedication to his mother Edith Margaret Woodsworth (1900-1981), by Own composition. Screen share.
5.	David	Presto, by Giovanni Pescetti. Screen share of multi-camera recorded performance.

Round 2:

#	Performer	Work
1.	Gregory	Song without words Op. 30 No. 6, by F. Mendelssohn
2.	Christopher	You, by Hideyuki Hashimoto
3.	Jeff	Etude tableau Op. 39 No. 7 (beginning), by S. Rachmaninoff
4.	John	First part of Ewige Mutterwitz, by Own composition. Screen share.
5.	David	Sonatina in G minor, by W. A. Mozart. Screen share of multi-camera recorded performance.

Music played on August 16, 2020

A smaller group of Zoom performers for a hot August day. In addition to our regularly played composers, we heard works in much different styles from two musicians most of us had not heard of.  Less familiar composers are always welcomed in these sessions.  

Round 1:

#	Performer	Work
1.	Gregory	Moment Musical , Op. 94 No. 6 by F. Schubert
2.	Lynda	Mazurka in C Major Op. 24 No. 2, by F. Chopin
3.	Jeff	Etude Tableaux Op. 39 No. 7, part , by S. Rachmaninoff
4.	Walter	Fantasy (1st movement) from Shalimar, Op. 177, by Alan Hovhaness
5.	Gordon	Sonata Op. 110, Fuga movement, by L. V. Beethoven
6.	John	"Meanderings on the Black Keys” (own improvisation, recording)

Round 2:

#	Performer	Work
1.	Gregory	Elmer’s Tune, by Elmer Albrecht
2.	Lynda	Song Without Words Op. 38 No. 1, by F. Mendelssohn
3.	Walter	Nocturnal, W198, by Peter Sculthorpe
4.	Gordon	Album for the Young, Op. 68 No. 23 and No. 36, by R. Schumann
5.	John	“Amazing Grace” (own improvisation, recording)

Music played on July 19, 2020

Another hot summer afternoon of playing via Zoom, with participation from Nova Scotia and England!  There was, as usual, a good diversity of composers and musical styles.

Round 1:

#	Performer	Work
1.	Gregory	Great Crush Collision March, by Scott Joplin
2.	Mary Lou	“Vanished Days” Op. 57 No. 1, by Edvard Grieg
3.	Soojin	Prelude and Fugue No. 11 (F Major) from the WTC Book 1, by J. S. Bach
4.	Liz	Summer Song from Six Fancies, by Edward Macdowell
5.	Jeffery	Ballade, Op. 10 No. 4, by J. Brahms
6.	Erin	Sonata Opus post. 120 D664, Andante, by Franz Schubert
7.	David	Presto by Giovanni Pescetti
8.	John	Thought Crevices No. 1 and 2, own improvisation, screen share of recorded performance
9.	Gordon	Pathetique Sonata, 3rd movement, by L. V. Beethoven, screen share of recorded performance

Round 2:

#	Performer	Work
1.	Jeffery	Etude Tableaux Op. 39 No 7 (Introduction), by S. Rachmaninoff
2.	Liz	Op. 2 No. 1, Menuetto/Trio, by L. V. Beethoven
3.	Erin	Scenes from Childhood Op. 15, From Foreign Lands and People, by R. Schumann
4.	David	Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen, arr. Dietmar Steinhauer
5.	John	Wildlife Interludium No. 2, own improvisation, screen share of recorded performance

Music played on June 21, 2020

A hot mid-summer afternoon of playing via Zoom, which we are becoming more comfortable with.  Several performers provided recorded versions of their performances.  The URLs for their performances (plus password if needed) are presented here.  No guarantee that the videos are still available :-)

Round 1:

#	Performer	Work
1.	Jeff	Intermezzo Op. 116 No. 4, by J. Brahms
2.	Gregory	Toccata in D Minor, by J. S. Bach
3.	Wesley & Deborah	Après Un Rêve (flute with piano accompaniment) by Gabriel Fauré. Screen share. Password: opgmusic
4.	Jane T.	The Prayer, by Carole Bayer Sager and David Foster, piano arrangement was by Dan Coates
5.	Gordon	Sonata #8, op 13 (Pathetique), 2nd movement, by L. V. Beethoven
6.	David	Sonatina in G Major, by W. A. Mozart
7.	Adrian	Etude Op. 5 No. 11 “Winter Wind”, by F. Chopin. Screen share

Round 2:

#	Performer	Work
1.	Gordon	Fur Elise, by L. V Beethoven
2.	Wesley	Waltz Op. 69 #1 by F. Chopin Screen share, Password: opgmusic
3.	Adrian	D Major Prelude and Fugue from WTC Book 1, by J.S. Bach Screen share
4.	David	Prelude and Fugue in F Minor from WTC Book 2, by J.S. Bach, view David's multi-camera performance at https://youtu.be/ixDRGtub8bw

Music played on May 24, 2020

We had another fun afternoon with Zoom.  Still searching for the “secret sauce” to provide the best piano sound, which is getting better but continues to be a work in progress.

One note: we have a new Scriabin interpreter this session: Karin.

Round 1:

#	Performer	Work
1a.	Gregory	Waltz in A Flat, Op. 39 No. 15, by J. Brahms
1b.	Gregory	Von Fremden Landern Und Menschen, Op 15 No. 1, by R. Schumann
2.	Karin	Prelude in G Flat Major, Opus 16, No. 3, by A. Scriabin
3.	Gordon	Sonata op. 13, 1st Movement (Pathetique), by L.V. Beethoven
4.	Lynda	Nocturne Op. 48, No. 1, by F. Chopin
5.	Jeff	Intermezzo Op. 116 No. 4, by J. Brahms
6.	Sachie	Wedding Day at Troldhaugen Op. 65 No. 6, by E. Grieg
7.	David	Prelude and Fugue in F Minor from Book 2 of Well Tempered Clavier, by J.S. Bach

Round 2:

#	Performer	Work
1.	Gregory	Lara's Theme (from Dr. Zhivago), by Maurice Jarre
2.	Lynda	Hungarian Dance, by J. Brahms
3.	Gordon	Two-Part Invention No. 8 in F Major, by J.S. Bach
4.	Sachie	Two-Part Invention No. 4 in D Minor (on her spinet), by J.S. Bach
5.	David	Let It Be. by J. Lennon, arrangement by Andrew Wrangell, SoundCloud recording of David playing this piece is here

Music played on May 3, 2020

The OPG had our second Zoom session today. We are still learning how to make it work for us :( With the fine Spring weather, there was a slightly smaller group of enthusiastic participants. This allowed some time to share ideas on how we each go about learning a new piece.

Round 1:

#	Performer	Work
1.	Lynda	Nocturne Op. 9 No. 2, by F. Chopin
2.	Christopher	Romance Op.9 No. 2, by J. Brahms
3.	Erin	Adagio in F Major, Hob. XVII:9, by J. Haydn
4.	Walter	Partita for keyboard No. 4 in D Major, BWV 828 - Allemande, by J. S. Bach
5.	Jeff	Etude Tableaux Op. 33 No. 5, by S. Rachmaninoff
6.	David	Sonata in B Minor, K. 27, by D. Scarlatti Zoom screen share of his performance from a year ago

Round 2:

#	Performer	Work
1.	Walter	Lyric Piece Op. 54 No. 2 Norwegian March, by E. Grieg
2.	Jeff	Prelude in B Minor, Op 32. No. 10, by S. Rachmaninoff

Music played on April 19, 2020

Due to the unique worldwide situation, this was our group’s first online Zoom meeting. It provided us with a unique opportunity to welcome back Liz from England. Liz is co-founder of the Ottawa Piano Group … 10 years ago! She was able to join us from the UK, so it was also an international event, our own version of One World: Together at Home. We struggled a bit with connections and sound quality, but it is amazing that we are able to do this at all.

After the meeting, suggestions for improving future Zoom meetings were developed (see the announcement at the top of the web site)

The most popular composer competition has been suspended until we can resume in-person meetings.

Round 1:

#	Performer	Work
1.	Caryn	Prelude in A minor, by M. Ravel
2.	Walter	Prelude Op. 45, by F. Chopin
3.	Deborah (Flute) and Wesley	Sonata in E Minor for Flute and Keyboard, 3rd mov., by J. S. Bach
4.	Gregory	Prelude in D, No. 4 of 6 little preludes, by J. S. Bach
5.	Gordon	Sonata, #14, op 27/2 (Moonlight) 3rd movement, by L. V. Beethoven
6.	Lynda	Nocturne Op. 32 #2, by F. Chopin
7.	Janice S.	“Children in Slumber”, by R. Schumann
8.	Erin	Fugue from Suite in F., by G. F. Handel
9.	Jeff	Intermezzo Op. 116 No. 4, by J. Brahms
10.	Liz	2nd Gnossienne, by E. Satie
12.	Piano duet: David (Secondo) & Karin (Primo)	“Sheep may safely Graze”, by J. S. Bach, Sharon Aaronson transcription

Music Played on March 15, 2020

In retrospect, the last of out pre-COVID meetings. 

There were fewer people this week at Gregory's place on a sunny cool March afternoon, but we made up for the lower numbers with some longer works.  We also had a treat with Annabelle playing the flute..

Round 1:

#	Performer	Work
1.	Gregory	Great Crush Collision March, by Scott Joplin
2.	Gordon	Piano Sonata Op. 49 No. 2, by L. V. Beethoven
3.	Jeff	Prelude in G Minor Op. 32 No. 10, by S. Rachmaninoff
4.	John	Yield Not to Temptation (Hymn)
5.	Soojin and Annabelle (piano/flute duet)	Concerto for Flute Op. 283. 1st mvt, by C. Reinecke
6.	Wesley	Invention No. 6 in E Major, by J. S. Bach

Round 2:

#	Performer	Work
1.	Gregory	An die Musik, by F. Schubert
2.	Gordon	Piano Sonata Op. 49 No. 1, by L. V. Beethoven
3.	Jeff	Etude Tableaux, Op. 33 No. 8 in G Minor, by S. Rachmaninoff
4.	John	PA Triad Improvisation on Rachmaninoff’s Prelude in G. Minor
5.	Annabelle (flute)	Bourrée Angloise, by J. S. Bach Tango étude No. 4, by A. Piazzolla
4.	Wesley	Prelude in D Flat Major, by F. Chopin

Music played on March 1, 2020

Another enjoyable afternoon of music, at Kathy's.  A smaller group of performers attended but provided a good range of musical styles as usual.  We welcomed guest flautist Annabelle who is preparing for her university audition later this month.

Beethoven made a strong return to the field this week.  He had dipped his toe into the water in February but March marked his full return with three  performances of movements from his sonatas. He wins the coveted most popular composer competition,.  A strong second place goes to Poulenc.  He has been showing up recently in the performance list, with strong support from Curt.

Round 1:

#	Performer	Work
1.	David	Moonlight Sonata Op. 27 No. 2, 1st & 2nd mvt, by L.V. Beethoven
2.	Christopher	Etude Tableau Op. 33 No. 8, by S. Rachmaninoff
3.	Kathy	Sonata in A Major D. 664, 2nd & 3rd mvt, by F. Schubert
4.	Curt	Novelette No. 1 in C Major, Novelette No. 3 in E Minor, by F. Poulenc
5.	Soojin and Annabelle (piano/flute duet)	Concerto for Flute Op. 283. 1st mvt, by C. Reinecke
6.	Adrian	Sonata No. 24 in F Sharp Major Op. 78, by L.V. Beethoven

Round 2:

#	Performer	Work
1.	Curt	Intermezzo in A Flat Major, by F. Poulenc
2.	Christopher	Armellodie, by Chilly Gonzales
3.	Annabelle (flute)	Tango Etude No. 4, by A. Piazzolla
4.	David	Prelude and Fugue in F Minor, WTC2, by J.S. Bach
5.	Adrian	Sonata No. 31 Op. 110, 1st mvt, by L.V. Beethoven

Music played on February 16, 2020

Weather did not hinder travel this month, and we enjoyed a wonderful view from Jeff’s apartment and the recently renovated Steinway.  We were especially pleased to welcome first-time participants Wesley and François, and hope that they join us again.  An excellent variety of pieces was performed, including some composers seldom heard in our group before.

The most popular composer competition was a run-away victory this week by Chopin: four performers played five pieces by Chopin. Congratulations!

I learned something new this month about an old topic: the numbering of Mozart's works. I assumed that the Kochel (K) classification was 'fixed'. Not so.  Turns out there are 6 versions of the 'K' classification, including one done by Einstein. Wesley reported his work as 'KV300h', This is the same as K330. 'KV' is the sixth, and most recent, version of the organization.  The newer versions were largely created to incorporate newly discovered works and more accurate information about the dates of composition.  You can look at this link for more information.  I'll probably stick to the original K numbering since all my recordings and music scores use that.  But, worth knowing about.

Round 1:

#	Performer	Work
1.	Karin & David (duet)	Sheep May Safely Graze, by J. S Bach (arr. By Sharon Aaronson)
2.	Gregory	Adieu to the Piano, attributed to Beethoven but composer unknown.
3.	Gordon	Sonata Op. 27 No. 2, mov. 1&2, by L. van Beethoven
4.	Curt	Mélancolie, by F. Poulenc
5.	Wesley	Sonata K 330 (or KV300h), Andante Cantabile, by W. A. Mozart
6.	Caryn	Traumerei, by R. Schumann
7.	Jeff	Prelude in B Minor, by S. Rachmaninoff
8.	Hedda	On the Lake, by Heinrich Hofmann
9.	Lynda	Deux Nocturnes Op. 56 No. 1, by F. Chopin
10.	François	Ballade No. 4, by F. Chopin

Round 2:

#	Performer	Work
1.	Gregory (playing) and Gordon (singing)	Climb Every Mountain, by Rodgers and Hammerstein
2.	Wesley	Polonaise Op. 26 No. 1 (Meno mosso), by F. Chopin
3.	Jeff	Intermezzo Op. 16 No. 1, by J. Brahms
4.	Curt	Moment Musicaux Op. 16 No. 1, by S. Rachmaninoff
5.	David	Hallelujah, by Leonard Cohen (arr. by Dietmar Steinhauer)
6.	Gordon	Prelude Op. 51 No. 2, by A. Scriabin
7.	Lynda	One Note Samba by Carlos Jobim A day in the Life of a Fool by Luiz Bonfa
8.	François	Nocturne No. 20 in C-Sharp Minor, by F. Chopin
9.	Hedda	Peace Country Hoedown, by Christine Donkin

Music played on January 19, 2020

Host: Jackie

A second meeting in January!  The second event of the first of our new twice a month schedule.  

A snowstorm the day before threatened today’s event. But ,fortunately, it cleared enough so that there were only a few absences.  

This was one of the few times that two duets were performed during the same session.

In the most popular composer competition, two composers had two pieces played: Haydn and JS Bach.  However, for Haydn, it was two movements of the same sonata.  Bach had two different pieces, including a duet. Using that as a tie breaker, I am declaring JS Bach the winner of the January (second half) prize.

A reminder to all Group members - starting this month, there will be two groups meeting each month for you to attend. But, you can only sign-up for one group per month.

Round 1:

#	Performer	Work
1.	Nancy & Karin (duet)	Arioso, by J.S. Bach
2.	Gregory & Gordon (duet)	Slavonic Dance Op 72 No 2, by A. Dvorak
3.	Kathy	Sonata No. 49 in Eb major, 1st mov, by J. Haydn
4.	Caryn	The Swan, by C. St. Saens
5.	Jackie	March from the Nutcracker suite, by P. Tchaikovsky

Round 2:

#	Performer	Work
1.	Caryn	Danza de la Moza, by A. Ginestera
2.	Jackie	Ballade pour Adeline, by Paul de Senneville
3.	Kathy	Sonata No. 49 in Eb major, 2nd mov, by J. Haydn
4.	Gregory	Magnetic Rag, by S. Joplin
5.	Karin	Adagio (BWV 974), by J.S. Bach, arr by Marcello
6.	Gordon	Sonata No. 8 in A minor, K310, 3rd mov., by W. A. Mozart

Music Played on January 5, 2020

A selected group of pianists met at Curt's house for an early new year afternoon of music fun. We welcomed new group member Barb! The small group allowed for performers to take part in three rounds of performance.

Of the eleven pieces that were played, 6 came from two composers: three each from Schumann and Rachmaninoff. There being no clear winner in the 'most popular composer' competition, I went to a tie breaker. We couldn't use a shoot-out because all the performers had already left by the time the tie was noticed. So, I opted to count up the number of notes in the pieces played. On that basis, I am declaring Serge Rachmaninoff the winner of the January (first half) prize.

A reminder to all Group members - starting this month, there will be two group meetings each month for you to attend. But, you can only sign-up for one group per month.

Round 1:

#	Performer	Work
1.	J.P.	Kinderszenen No 1 to 5, by R. Schumann
2.	Curt	Prelude Op. 33, No. 8, by S. Bortkiewicz
3.	Christopher	Etude Tableuax in G (?Op), by S. Rachmaninoff
4.	Jeff	Prelude in B- Op. 32 No. 10, by S. Rachmaninoff
5.	Barb	Ballade No. 2, op 38 in F+, by F. Chopin

Round 2:

#	Performer	Work
1.	J.P.	Kinderszenen No 11 to 13, by R. Schumann
2.	Curt	Intermezzo in A Flat, by F. Poulenc
3.	Jeff	Etude Tableuax in G- (?Op), by S. Rachmaninoff
4.	Christopher	Nachtbilder Op. 25, No. 2, by, T. Kirchner

Round 3:

#	Performer	Work
1.	J.P.	Kinderszenen No 6 to 8, by R. Schumann
2.	Curt	Reverie du Soir, by S. Lyapunov

Music played on December 8, 2019

A full house enjoyed a great variety of music on Jeff’s recently renovated Steinway grand. Between performances, we all admired the view of the Ottawa river and surroundings. Pieces from some “big name” composers were played.  However, we also heard from a few composers who are rarely heard, together with some appropriate poetry, and one seasonal favorite.

There was no clear winner in the 'most popular composer' competition. Debussy rushed out to the lead with the first two performances.  But, he faltered in the late going, being caught by three other composers: Rachmaninov, Scriabin and Chopin.  In the spirit of the season, the coveted prize will be awarded to Santa Claus. Will that put me on his 'good list'?

Round 1:

#	Performer	Work
1.	Gregory	Claire de Lune, by C. Debussy
2.	Karin	Album Leaf, by C. Debussy
3.	Jackie	Oh Holy Night, by Adolf Adam
4.	Gordon	Prelude, op 35 No 3 & Op 11 #13, by A. Scriabin
5.	Mary Lou	Adagio Cantible from Sonata #8, Op 13 (with poetry recital), by L. von Beethoven
6.	Caryn	Danza de la Moza Donosa Op. 2 #2, by A. Ginastera
7.	Curt	Novelette, by F. Poulenc
8.	Erin	Allegro in F+, by G.F. Handel
9.	Jeff	Etude Tableau Op 33 No 3, by S. Rachmaninoff
10.	Sachie	Fantasie Impromptu, by F. Chopin
11.	Randy	Impromptus Op 5 No 1 & 6, by J. Sibelius
12.	Lynda	Nocturne, Op 29 No 1, by F. Chopin
13.	Janice S.	Von Fremden Ländern und Menschen & Traumerei, from Kinderszenen, by R. Schumann

Round 2:

#	Performer	Work
1.	Gregory.	Prelude Op33 No3, by A. Scriabin
2.	Caryn	Venetian Boat Son, by F. Mendelssohn
3.	Gordon	Gavotte #2 in D major from English Suite #6, by J.S. Bach
4.	Mary Lou	Hermit Thrush at Eve Op. 92 #1(with poetry recital), by Amy Beach
5.	Lynda	Ojos Encantadas, by Oscar Strock
6.	Curt	Elegie Op. 46, by Sergei Bartkiewicz
7.	Jeff	Prelude Op. 32 #10 (excerpt), by S. Rachmaninoff
8.	Randy	Prélude de la Porte Héroïque du Ciel, by E. Satie

Music Played on November 17, 2019

Nine of us enjoyed a sunny but cold day at Karin’s. Uniquely, the performers were given the choice of two pianos for their performances:

• A Pleyel grand (the type favoured by Chopin) or 
• An upright Grotrian-Steinweg.

No information about which piano proved most popular.

There was a wide range of music performed, including the first appearence by two composers: Johann Anton Andre and J. Sibelius.  Beethoven seems to have taken a well earned vacation after his strong appearance in October.

The winner in the 'most popular composer' competition is JS Bach with four performances.  Chopin gave him a run for the money but ended up second with three performances.  Speaking of money, anyone know where we can get a sponsor to start awarding a real prize to the winner :-)

Round 1:

#	Performer	Work
1.	Karin	Prelude, op28 No 4 by F. Chopin
2.	Gregory	Weeping Willow, by Scott Joplin
3.	Jackie	Sonatina in C major, by Johann Anton Andre
4.	Gordon	Prelude, op 35 No 3, by A. Scriabin
5.	Janice G.	Gigue from French Suite #1, by J.S. Bach
6.	Randy	Impromptus, Op 5 No 1 & 6, by J. Sibelius
7.	Adrian	Prelude in A-, Op 28 No 2, by F. Chopin
8.	Caryn	Venetian Boat Song, by F. Mendelssohn
9.	Hedda	Polonaise in E+ from French Suite #6, by J.S. Bach

Round 2:

#	Performer	Work
1.	Janice G.	Allemende from French Suite #2, by J.S. Bach
2.	Randy	Pièces Froides: Danses de travers No. 3, by E. Satie
3.	Gregory	To a Wild Rose, by E. McDowell
4.	Jackie	Ariosa, by J.S. Bach
5.	Adrian	Prelude, Op 28 No 15 ('Raindrop'), by F. Chopin
6.	Gordon	Album für die Jugend, Op 68 No 36 (Italian Sailor's Song) & No 41 (Song of the North), by R. Schumann
7.	Caryn	Nocturno, by E. Grieg
8.	Hedda	Consolation, Op 30 No 3, by F. Mendelssohn