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 |
