🎵 Notes from December 3, 2023 meetup

Mother Nature threatened the session, but in the end everyone was still able to make it to Natalie's.  It was another full house, and only a week after the last one!  An excellent variety was played, some familiar and others not, from Baroque to more modern with some traditional and seasonal pieces tossed in for good measure.  

Here's what was played:

• Gregory: Pineapple Rag, by Scott Joplin
• Karin and David R. (piano duet): Carol of the Bells, arranged by Christopher Norton
• Mary Lou: Impromptu #3 Op. 90, by F. Schubert
• Dave A: Carols with Classics, by Tom Fettke
• Natalie: Mazurkas Op. 67 #4 and Op. 68 #2, by F. Chopin
• Andrew: Overture from Messiah, by G. F. Handel
• Kathy: Rondo No. 1,  by L. V. Beethoven
• Jeff: Aux Cyprès de la Villa de l’Est (from years of pilgrimage S163), by F. Liszt
• Jean-Claude: Pavane pour une infante défunté, by M. Ravel
• Perry: Choros #5 (Alma Brasiliera), by H. Villa-Lobos
• Gordon: December from The Seasons, Op. 37 #12, by P. I. Tchaikovsky
• Jeff: Prelude in B minor, by S. Rachmaninoff
• Jean-Claude: Evening Bells, by F. Liszt
• David R: Traumerei, by R. Schumann
• Kathy: Irish Tune from County Derry (“Danny Boy”), by Percy Grainger
• Mary Lou: Intermezzo Op. 118 #2, by J. Brahms
• Natalie: Mazurka Op. 17 #4, by F. Chopin
• Gordon: Preludes Op. 11 #18 and Op. 13 #5, by A. Scriabin

🎵 Notes from November 25, 2023 meetup

What a Crowd, what a Crowd at Ottawa Pianos!  There may have been something in the air or the water, but it would be even better if this is a return to our pre-covid enthusiasm. There were 17 performers, including 4 duets. There seems to be a duet trend in our group, so keep up the good work, and perhaps pester your friends who play other instruments.  Our works ranged from baroque to modern, some of which were very challenging.

Here’s what was played:

• Gregory: Gladiolus Rag, by Scott Joplin
• Jing and David (violin and piano duet): Menthology, by David P. Jones
• Mary Lou: Impromptu Op. 90 #3, by F. Schubert
• Allona: Hatikvah (Israel National Anthem), by Samuel Cohen
• Karin and Dave A. (2 piano duo): Etude #1 in Canon form, by R. Schumann
• Jeff: Aux cyprès de la villa de l’est (from years of pilgrimage S163), by F. Liszt
• Randy and Françoise (piano and vocals): Un Ange, by Carla Bruni
• Lorraine: Prelude and Fugue in b flat BWV 866, by J. S. Bach
• Natalie: Mazurka Op 68#2, by F. Chopin
• Jenny: Elegy, by S. Rachmaninoff
• Françoise: Carousel, by Evgeny Grinko
• Jocelyne: Song Without Words Op. 85 #4, by F. Mendelssohn
• Wesley: Sonata KV300H (Andante Cantabile), by W. A. Mozart
• Hedda: Dance of the Dolls, by D. Shostakovitch
• Kunwha: Barcarolle Op. 38 #6, by Charles-Valentin Alkan
• Jing and David R. (violin and piano duet): Sonata in E minor, 1st mov., by N. Paganini
• Kunwha: Sonetto 104 del Petrarca (from years of pilgrimage S161), by F. Liszt
• Jeff: Prelude in B Minor, by S. Rachmaninoff

🎵 Notes from November 5, 2023 meetup

John has a splendid performance space for his Steinway Grand Piano!  For the second time in a row, we had a very large turnout.  There was a good assortment of pieces including some piano vocal duets and two new composers, adding to our growing list.  We welcomed new member Nosamu. 

Here’s what was played:

• Gregory: Bumble Boogie, by Jack Fina
• Karin: Prelude from Suite Bergamasque, by C. Debussy
• Françoise (vocal) and Randy (piano): Elegie and Sylvie from Trois Melodies, by E. Satie
• Andrew: Song Without Words Op. 30 #1, by F. Mendelssohn
• Sachie: Waltz Op. 64 #1, by F. Chopin
• Randy: Prelude #4, by F. Chopin
• Natalie: Cadiz from Suite Espanola, by I. Albeniz
• David R.: New World Symphony Largo, by A. Dvorak
• Françoise: Murmure, by Pierre-Paul Daneels
• Jocelyne: Barcerole, by Neils Gade
• John R: Sonata Op. 14 #2, first movement, by L. V. Beethoven
• Gordon: Op. 40, #2 and #6, by P. Tchaikovsky
• Perry: Op. 23 #5, by S. Rachmaninoff
• Nosamu: The Force (theme from Star Wars), by John Williams
• Gordon: Op. 17 #6, by A. Scriabin
• Karin: Prelude in G flat major, by A. Scriabin
• John R: Sonata Op. 14 #2, second movement, by L. V. Beethoven
• Natalie: Granada from Suite Espanola, by I. Albeniz
• Andrew: Song Without Words Op. 38 #2, by F. Mendelssohn
• David: Gymnopedie #1, by E. Satie
• Sachie: Etude Op. 10 #3, by F. Chopin

🎵 Notes from October 21, 2023 meetup

At Steinway Gallery, we had the biggest turnout since before Covid and the variety was quite remarkable.  The styles ranged from minimalist to transcendental, and Baroque to modern.  There were three duets: one piano four-hands and two with violin.  The group welcomed Jean-Claude and Jing.  A number of the composers were either new to us or rarely heard.  The poem read by Mary Lou was quite relevant given the background to the work performed, and is included for your interest. 

Here’s what was played:

• Mary Lou: Intermezzo Op. 118 #2, by J. Brahms  (+ poem below)
• Gregory:  I Giorni, by Ludovico Einaudi
• Allona: Adagio in E minor, by Joseph Bologne
• Karin and Dave A (duet): Study #1 in Canon Form, by R. Schumann
• Jennifer J: Sonata in F minor Op. 2 #1, 1st movement, by L. V. Beethoven
• Jocelyn: Sinfonia in G major, by J. S. Bach
• Kunhwa: Chasse-Neige, by F. Liszt
• Natalie: Cadiz, by Isaac Albeniz
• Jean-Claude: Notturno, by O. Respighi
• Jeff: Prelude in B minor, by S. Rachmaninoff
• Jane T. When River Flows on Mars, by Nancy Jeffer
• Jane T: Boats at Anchor, by Joan Last
• Perry: Alenda do Caboclo, by H. Villa-Lobos
• Lorraine: Rialto Ripples, by George Gershwin
• Jing (violin) and David R. (piano): Siciliano from Flute Sonata #2, by J. S. Bach
• Karin: Prelude from Suite Bergamasque, by C. Debussy
• Kunhwa: Gnossienne #3, by E. Satie
• Jeff: Preludes Op. 11 #12, Op. 17#3 and Op. 17 # 10, by A. Scriabin
• Natalie: Granada from Suite Espanol, by Isaac Albeniz
• Dave A: Voluntary, by John Stanley
• Jing (Violin) and David R. (piano): Vocalise, by S. Rachmaninoff

Impossible Tenderness
When these first words came
I thought they called only to me
For that was all I remembered.
But then in the cradle of your listening
I saw us like children
Walking hand in hand
In a land of impossible tenderness
And when I heard your song
It was the same haunting music that I heard For you called me to my spirit
To a place that is not me or you
A place beyond our daily life
Where you can sing
Even if you never sing
And dare to love
For there is only love.
~ Stuart Warner

🎵 Notes from October 1, 2023 meetup

It was a smallish group today, playing a mix of old and new on Perry’s Hamburg Steinway, from three different continents. Included was Lyndsay’s own composition (prospective composers take note: this is welcomed!)  In between numbers, we enjoyed the fabulous view west along the Ottawa River, and did not have to endure the noise from the LRT construction.  We welcomed new member Jocelyne.

Here’s what was played:

• Gregory: Op. 53 #3, by F. Mendelssohn
• Lyndsay: Moonlight Dances on the Water, own composition
• Perry: Autumn Song (October from the Seasons), by P. Tchaikovsky
• David, with recorded flute by Dan Trumpler (duet): Sonata #2 (Siciliano) BWV 1031, by J.S Bach
• Wesley: Bethena, by Scott Joplin
• Jocelyn: Piano Sonata #5 K283, 1st movement, by W. A. Mozart
• Gregory: Toccata in D minor BWV 565, by J. S. Bach
• Lyndsay: Through Moanin’ Pines, by Harry T. Burleigh
• Perry: Arabesque #1, by C. Debussy
• David: Moonlight Sonata, 1st movement Op. 27 #2, by L. V. Beethoven
• Wesley: Milona Del ángel, by Astor Piazzola
• Jocelyne: Piano Sonata #5 K283, 1st movement part 2, by W. A. Mozart
• Wesley: Pink, by Robert Starer

🎵 Notes from September 16, 2023 meetup

In addition to several familiar pieces, we heard a number of new works at Steinway Gallery.  Highlights included Perry performing a Cuban composer unknown to most of us, and Gordon playing a piece by Czerny that was quite different from his vast opus of technical works. 

Here’s what was played:

• Gregory: Old Adam, by William Bolcom
• Perry: La Comparsa, by Ernesto Lecuona
• Jeff: Prelude in B Minor, by S. Rachmaninoff
• Karin: Prelude from Suite Bergamasque, by C. Debussy
• Françoise (vocal) and Randy (piano accompaniment): Les Anges, by Erik Satie
• Gordon: Impromptu Passioné Op. 754 #6, by Carl Czerny
• Grace: Divenire, by Ludovico Einaudi
• Gordon:  Legende #1 (Op. 16 #1), by Ignace Paderewski
• Randy: Valse, by Evgeny Grinko
• Jeff: Preludes Op. 11 #12, Op. 17 #3 and Op. 11 #10, by A. Scriabin
• Françoise: Moonlight Nocturne, by Catherine Rollin
• Grace: Fantaisie Impromptu, by F. Chopin 

🎵 Notes from August 19, 2023 meetup

We had a good turnout on a summer afternoon at Ottawa Pianos. Françoise mentioned her experiences at an adult piano camp in Maine. As a few people were interested, here is a link for more information about this music camp: www.summerkeys.com.  The works played today ranged from Baroque to modern, and relatively simple to very hard; some were played from memory.  

Here's what was played:

• Gregory:  Maple Leaf Rag, by Scott Joplin
• Jeff:  Prelude in B minor Op. 32 #10, by S. Rachmaninoff
• Karin: A Country Church and Goodbye Block Island, by Eugénie Rocherelle
• Christopher: Casino, by Luke Howard
• Jorge: Rondo alla Turka, by W. A. Mozart
• Natalie: Prelude and Fugue in F# minor BWV 883, by J. S. Bach
• Françoise: Song at the Speyer Cathedral, by David Nevue
• Lorraine: Sonata in D Minor, D 960 (part), by F. Schubert
• Kunhwa:  Impromptu Op. 10 No. 3, by F. Schubert
• Perry:  Arabesque #1, by C. Debussy
• Karin: Autumn Afternoon and Playing it easy, by E. Rocherelle
• Jeff: Preludes Op. 11 #12, Op 16 #3 and Op. 16 #2, by A. Scriabin
• Jorge: Invention in C, by J. S. Bach
• Perry:  Etude Op. 8 #12, by A. Scriabin

🎵 Notes from July 22, 2023 meetup

We had another enjoyable session at Ottawa Pianos, and welcomed new member Jennifer J.

In addition to some of the classics, we heard a number of contemporary composers, adding to our ever growing composer list.  

Here’s what was played:

• Jennifer J: The Seasons - October, by P.I. Tchaikovsky
• Karin: Vocalise, by S. Rachmaninoff, arranged by P. Barton
• Christopher: Fracture, by Stephan Moccio
• Grace: Papillon Op. 3 #1, by E. Grieg
• Lynda: Dido’s Lament, by H. Purcell
• Jeff: Prelude in B Minor, by S. Rachmaninoff
• Jorge: Ciaccona in D Minor, by J. Pachabel
• Jeff: Preludes Op. 16 #4, #2, Op. 11 #10, 12, by A. Scriabin
• Lynda: Intermezzo from Cavaleria Rustican, by Pietro Mascagni
• Jorge: Intermezzo, by Manuel M. Ponce
• Grace: Butterflying, by Elena Kats-Chernin
• Jennifer J: Sonata in F Minor Op. 2 #1, 2nd mov, by L.V. Beethoven
• Christopher: Until Then, by Belle Chen
• Karin: La Fille aux cheveux de lin, by C. Debussy

🎵 Notes from June 24, 2023 meetup

We had a good turnout at Steinway Piano Gallery, and welcomed Natalie and Valentina to our group.  A duet with vocals was a nice variation from our usual routine. Three of the pieces were by contemporary composers, which is always encouraged. 

Here’s what was played:

• Gregory: Op. 53 #3, by F. Mendelssohn
• Randy (piano) and Francoise (vocals): Je te veux, by E. Satie
• Nick: Sonata #1 in G Major, by F. J. Haydn
• Christopher:  I Wrote You a Song, by Chad Lawson
• Andrew: Air and Minuet from the Water Music, by J. F. Handel
• Lorraine:  Romanze Op. 24 #9, by J. Sibelius
• Natalie: Sonata Op. 22, 2nd mov, by L. V. Beethoven
• Francoise:  Butterfly Waltz, by Brian Crain
• Karin:  La fille aux cheveux de lin, by C. Debussy
• Jeff: Preludes Op 17 #3, Op. 11 #12 and Op. 11 #10
• Valentina: Presentation on scales
• Gregory: Magnetic Rag, by S. Joplin
• Jeff: Etude Tableaux Op. 33 #5, by S. Rachmaninoff
• Christopher: Casino, by Luke Howard
• Randy: Caresse, by E. Satie

🎵 Notes from May 20, 2023 meetup

The holiday weekend perhaps reduced our attendance but did not limit the variety of pieces, including a few by contemporary active composers.

Here’s what was played:

• Gregory: Op. 53 #3, by F. Mendelssohn
• Jeff: Preludes Op. 17 #3, #11 and #12, by A. Scriabin
• Karin: La plus que lente, by C. Debussy
• Lynda: Saudade da Brazil, by Darius Milhaud
• Perry: Etude Op. 8 #12, by A. Scriabin
• Françoise:  Firelight Dreams, by Amanda W. Smith
• Gregory: Bumble Boogie, by Jack Fina
• Jeff: Preludes Op. 16 #3 and #5, by A. Scriabin
• Perry: Your Song, by Elton John
• Françoise:  Tales from the Loop (main theme), by Philip Glass and Paul Leonard Morgan
• Perry: Etude Op. 10 #6, by F. Chopin
• Françoise:  Cherish, by Rebecca Kaiserin
• Karin: Les sons et les parfums, by C. Debussy

🎵 Notes from May 7, 2023 meetup

We enjoyed the opportunity to perform on Hedda’s Kawai grand piano.  In what may be a first for our group, the opening piece was for one piano, six hands (!) and was composed by Rachmaninoff when he was just 18 years old.

Here’s what was played:

• David R, Karin, Randy: Romance, by S. Rachmaninoff

• Anne-Marie: Improvisation Op. 84 #5, by Gabriel Fauré

• Andrew: Lied italienischer Marinariby and Fantasietanz, by R. Schumann

• David A: Selections from Scenes from Childhood, by R. Schumann

• Wesley: Polonaise Op. 26 #1, by F. Chopin

• Hedda: Polonaise in E Major, by J. S. Bach

• Mary Lou: Sonatina in G Minor 3rd mov, by C. Guastavino

• Karin: La plus que lente, by C. Debussy

• Hedda: Étude, by Sterndale Bennett

• Wesley: Bethena: A Concert Waltz, by Scott Joplin

• Anne-Marie: The Gentle Waltz, by Oscar Peterson

• David R: Piano Sonata No. 14 (Moonlight) 1st and 2nd mov, by L. V. Beethoven

• Andrew: Because, by Lennon McCartney

• David A: Berceuse, by André Gagnon

• Mary Lou: Rondo in A Minor, by W. A. Mozart

🎵 Notes from April 15, 2023 meetup

Another delightful morning on a fabulous piano at Steinway Gallery. We welcomed Carolyn and Françoise and hope to hear them again.  Quite a few pieces were by composers not previously heard by the group.  Our biggest surprise was the Invention by Billy Joel, a composition in the Baroque style.  

Here’s what was played: 

• Gregory: Graceful Ghost Rag, by William Bolcom
• Françoise: Light and Shade, by Janette Mason & James Thompson
• Grace: Invention in C minor, by Billy Joel
• Dave A: Ashokan Farewell, by Jay Unger
• Karin and David R (duet): Pavane pour une Infante Défunte, by M. Ravel
• Lorraine: Sonata No. 1 in F, by L. V. Beethoven
• Carolyn: Prelude No. 1, by J. S. Bach
• Grace: Impromptu in A flat Op. 90 #4, by F. Schubert
• Karin: Vocalise, by S. Rachmaninoff (piano arrangement by P. Barton)
• Françoise: With Closed Eyes, by Guiseppe Stablum
• David R: Blinding Lights (with audio track accompaniment), by The Weeknd 
• Carolyn: An End Once and For All, by Sam Horlick
• Lorraine: Solfeggietto, by C. P. E. Bach

🎵 Notes from April 2, 2023 meetup

The turnout was somewhat small at Gregory's, but that simply meant that everyone could play multiple pieces, including six by one person!  Composer Viktor Kossenko was new to the group.  All players had their pieces recorded, so that each person could listen to their own performance again (gulp!)

Here's what was played:

• Gregory: Magnetic Rag, by Scott Joplin
• Jeff: Etude Tableau Op. 33 #5, by S. Rachmaninoff
• Gordon: Humoresque Op. 10 #2, by P. Tchaikovsky
• Gordon: Waltz in B minor, Op. 25 #6, by Viktor Kossenko
• Wesley: Sonata KV300H (Andante Cantabile), by W. A. Mozart
• Gregory: Von Fremden Landern und Menschen, by R. Schumann
• Jeff: Prelude Op. 16 #3, by A. Scriabin
• Jeff: Prelude Op. 16 #2, by A. Scriabin
• Gordon: Nuages Grise, by F. Liszt
• Gordon: Consolation #5, by F. Liszt
• Wesley: Gladiolus Rag, by Scott Joplin
• Gordon: Invention in A minor, by J. S. Bach
• Gordon: Invention in F major, by J. S. Bach
• Wesley: Polonaise Op. 26 #2, by F. Chopin
• Jeff: Prelude Op 11 #12, by A. Scriabin
• Jeff: Prelude Op. 11 #10, by A. Scriabin

🎵 Notes from March 18, 2023 meetup

We had nearly a full house at Steinway Gallery today, with over 20 pieces performed, eight by J. S. Bach.  We welcomed new member Kunhwa, who also introduced us to composer Leos Janicek. Composers Vladimir Deshevov and Hildegard von Bingen were also new to us.  Two of the pieces, by strange coincidence, included train sounds with a crash at the end!

Here's was played:

• Gregory: Great Crush Collision March, by Scott Joplin
• Dave A. and Karin (duet): Study in Canon Form #2, by R. Schumann, arr. by C. Debussy
• Hedda: Moonlight Mood, by William Gillock
• David R.: Organ Fugue BWV 543 first two pages, by J. S. Bach
• Jeff: Preludes Op. 17 #3, Op. 11# 12 and Op. 11 #10, by A. Scriabin
• Lynda: Yesterday, by the Beatles Lennon–McCartney 
• Wesley: Adagissimo and Invention #13 in A minor, by J. S. Bach
• Jennifer: The Rails, by V. Deshevov
• Antonio: Prelude in C major, BWV 846, by J. S. Bach
• Lorraine: Prelude in B flat No. 21, BWV 866, by J. S Bach
• Simon: Etude Tableau Op. 39 #1 in C minor, by S. Rachmaninoff
• Hedda: Sonatina in C major, by F. Kuhlau
• Gregory: O Ignee Spiritus, by Hildegard Von Bingen (1098-1179)
• Lynda: King of the Road, by Roger Miller
• David R: Fur Elise, by L. V. Beethoven
• Kunhwa: On an Overgrown Path #4, by Leos Janicek
• Wesley: Nocturne in B flat, by John Field
• Lorraine: Fugue in B flat, by J. S. Bach
• Antonio: Goldberg Variation #9, BWV 988, by J. S. Bach
• Jeff: Preludes Op. 16 #4 and #2, by A. Scriabin
• Simon: Prelude and Fugue in A minor, BWV 543, by J. S. Bach

🎵 Notes from March 5, 2023 meetup

Despite the two-meter high snowbanks lining most of our driveways, the weather had a noticeably spring-like atmosphere.  This put us in a good mood at Karin's and despite the modest turnout, there were several rounds of music played, including two duets.  The somewhat more intimate setting may have encouraged us to be a little more adventurous!  We welcomed new member Dave A.

Here's what was played:

• Gregory: Toccata in D minor, by J. S. Bach
• Dave A. and Karin (duet): Six Studies in Canon Form, #2, by R. Schumann, arr. by C. Debussy.
• Jeff: Preludes Op. 17 #3, Op. 11 #12 and Op. 11 #10, by A. Scriabin
• Allona: Invention #1, by J. S. Bach
• Gregory: Lara’s Theme (from Dr. Zhivago), by Maurice Jarre
• Jeff: Preludes Op. 16 #3, #4 and #2, by A. Scriabin
• Dave A. and Karin (duet): Nocturne #5, by John Field
• Gregory: An die Musik, by F. Schubert
• Karin: Adagio BWV 974, by J. S. Bach/ Marcello
• Jeff: Prelude Op. 11 #12, by A. Scriabin
• Karin: Prelude #4, by C. Debussy
• Jeff: Prelude Op. 11 #10, by A. Scriabin

🎵 Notes from February 18, 2023 meetup

At our Ottawa Pianos venue, we welcomed new member Antonio. Pieces ranged from traditional to Baroque to contemporary, with a recent original composition performed by the composer.  We love to hear people play their own works, so don’t be shy. There were also a few additions to our growing list of composers. 

Here’s what was played: 

• Gregory: Fig Leaf Rag, by Scott Joplin
• Karin: La plus que lente, by C. Debussy
• Jeff: Preludes Op. 11 #10 and #24, and Op. 17 #3, by A. Scriabin
• Erin: Moments Musicaux Op. 94 #2, by F. Schubert
• Lorraine: Passacaglia from the Suite in G minor, HMV 432, by G. F. Handel
• Antonio: Promenade Sentimentale by Vladimir Cosma, and Watching Lara, by Yann Tiersen
• Randy: Sarabande #1, by E. Satie
• Rodrigo: Prelude in D, own composition
• Wesley: Bethena, A Concert Waltz, by Scott Joplin
• Anne-Marie: Rhapsody in G minor Op. 79 #2, by J, Brahms
• Randy: Scene Suspended, by Jon Hopkins
• Karin: Prelude #4, by C. Debussy
• Wesley: Gladiolus Rag, by Scott Joplin
• Jeff: Preludes Op. 16 #3, #4 and #2, by A. Scriabin
• Antonio: Greensleeves, by Traditional
• Lorraine: Sonata Op. 2 #1, by L. V. Beethoven

Members might be interested to know that we are are currently reviewing the performance records from our website to make a little statistical study.  Our group is still going strong after 12 years since we had our first meeting in November 2010 when there were just six participants.  One of them still plays for us regularly and there are a few more regulars from the first year.  We continue to have good participation every session, including both recent and longer term members.

Here are some preliminary highlights, pending completion of a more detailed list.  There have been over 2200 pieces performed, composed by roughly 300 different composers (although about 80% have only been played a few times) and performed by about 100 different individuals. The most popular composers have been J. S.  Bach (240), F. Chopin (220) and L. V. Beethoven (170).  Nine of us have performed our own compositions!  There have been 35 duets, and additional instruments have included Violin, Cello, Flute, Clarinet, and voice. The most popular piece has been Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata (22 times), followed by Astor Piazzola’s Milonga del Angel (12 times).  So keep up the good work, pianists!

🎵 Notes from January 21, 2023 meetup

We had the privilege of performing on two different instruments at Ottawa Pianos.  The first round was on a hand crafted 6’ 1” S3X with recent technological innovations that enhance both sound and performance.  The second round was on the CFX concert grand.  There was a diverse suite of pieces, including works by four composers that were new to us, three of whom are still alive.  This included a very contemporary work that is highly popular but that none of us had apparently heard of before!  So there is always something new to learn in music.

Here's what was played: 

• Gregory: Bumble Boogie, by Jack Fina (arrangement of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Flight of the Bumblebee)
• Lynda: Mazurka Ob. 68 #2, by F. Chopin
• Randy: Airs à faire fuir #1 and 2, by E. Satie
• Lyndsay: Ticklin’ Toes, by Florence B. Price
• Karin and David (duet): Pavane pour une Infante Défunte, by M. Ravel, duet arrangement by Ray and Marie-Thérèse Alston 
• Perry: Elegie, by S. Rachmaninoff
• Allona: Minuet in E, by J. S. Bach
• Gregory: Introduction and Fugato, by Cuthbert Harris
• Lynda: Op. 68 # 3, by F. Chopin
• Randy: Morceau, by Arsentiy Kharitonov
• Lyndsay: the Ringtone Waltz, by Marc-André Hamelin
• Karin: la Fille aux cheveux de lin, by C. Debussy
• David: Blinding Lights, by The Weeknd
• Allona: Sonatina in F, by L. van Beethoven

🎵 Notes from January 8, 2023 meetup

Host: Anne-Marie

Our first session of the new year went well, which included favourable travelling weather.  We welcomed new member Anne-Marie, who kindly hosted at the last minute, allowing us to perform on her Steinway Model M.  Everyone was enthusiastic, and we all had prepared two numbers. Seven of the 16 pieces were newish, or not in the “classical” repertoire.  Remember that any style and age of music is welcome at our sessions, including your own compositions.  We love variety!

Here’s what was played:

• Gregory: St. Louis Blues, by W. C. Handy
• Wesley: Waltz Op. 69 #2, by F. Chopin
• Anne-Marie: Land of Misty Giants, by Oscar Peterson
• Randy: #1 of Three Piano Pieces, by Wilhelm Stenhammar
• Jeff: Preludes Op 17 #3 and Op. 11 #2, by A. Scriabin
• Allona: Festival Dance, by L. E. Bolden
• Perry: Barcarolle (June), by P. Tchaikovsky
• Hedda: Mazurka Op. 68 #2, by F. Chopin
• Gregory: I’m in the Mood for Love, by Jimmy McHugh
• Wesley: Waltz Op. 70 #2 by F, Chopin
• Anne-Marie: Valse in B minor Op. 69 #2, by F. Chopin
• Randy: Miss Clare Remembers, by Enya
• Preludes Op. 16 #3, 4 and 2, by A. Scriabin
• Perry: Piano Sonata #8 (Pathetique), 2nd mov., by L. V. Beethoven
• Allona: A Criminal Mind, by Lawrence Gowan
• Hedda: Georgia on My Mind, by Hoagy Carmichael