🎵 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