The session at Anne-Marie's was most enjoyable, on a vintage Steinway.
Here's what was played:
- Karin: Vocalise (short version), by S. Rachmanoff
- Mary Lou: Dances 1 & 2 Op. 2, by Alberto Ginastera, prefaced by poem The Instrument by Robert Winner
- Natalie: Granada from Suite Espanola, by I. Albeniz
- Anne-Marie: Pathetique Sonata 2nd mov., by L. V. Beethoven
- David R: Prelude in E minor and Mazurka in F major, by F. Chopin
- Christopher: Temple White, by L. Einaudi
- Nick: Sonata #2, by F. J. Haydn
- Jean-Claude: Once Upon a Time Op. 72 #1, by E. Grieg
- Françoise: Moonrise, by Michele McLaughlin
- Karin: Romance Op. 11 #1 (part), by Clara Schumann
- Mary Lou: Impromptu in G flat major Op. 90 #3, by F. Schubert
- Natalie: Sonata Op. 28 1st mov. (part), by L. V. Beethoven
- Anne-Marie: Intermezzo Op. 118 #2, by J. Brahms
- Jean-Claude: Pièce Romantique Op. 9 #1, by Cecile Chaminade
- David: Largo from New World Symphony, by A. Dvorak
- Françoise: Departure (Lullaby), by Max Richter
- Christopher: Homebound, by Ola Gejeillo
- Nick: Sonata #3, by F. J. Haydn
Mary Lou sent this information which is of general interest as it is also a playing opportunity:
“The Conservatoire de Musique de Gatineau (430 Alexandre-Taché Blvd) is hosting its Annual Festival de Piano from Friday, March 22 through Sunday March 24th. The concert programs for Friday and Saturday nights are still being finalized, but the artists will include the classical/jazz fusion artist Matt Herskowitz, along with Quebec pianists Jeanne Amiele Lusignan, and Carmen Picard. There's also an open invitation to play in the "Concert of 100 Pianists" on Sunday, where pianists of every age and level get a chance to play a piece on the wonderful Steinway Concert Grand (individually, of course)! ”
