🎵 Notes from September 14 2024 meetup

Even with the stellar September weather, there was a decent turnout at Steinway Gallery.  We had our last opportunity to perform on the splendid Hamburg Steinway concert grand piano that was formerly at the National Arts Centre.

Here’s what was played:

• Randy: Opus #17, by Dustin O’Halloran
• Françoise, Kevin (piano and violin duet): Rain, by Brian Crain
• Dennis: Album for the Young Op. 68 #30, by R. Schumann
• Jean-Claude: Ballet Music from Orfeo ed Euridice, by C. Gluck/W. Kempff arrangement
• David R: Mazurkas Op. 68 #2 in A minor and #3 in F major, by F. Chopin
• Mizuki: Nocturne #20 in C# minor, by F. Chopin
• Natalie: Nocturne in F Minor Op. 55 #1, by F. Chopin
• Andrew: Rigaudon, by J.P. Rameau
• Stephanie: Progrès Op. 100 #6, by J.F Burgmüller
• Jeff: Preludes Op. 11 #10, Op. 11 #12, Op. 17 #3 and Op. 16 #2, by A. Scriabin
• Jean-Claude: Summer’s Eve Op. 71 #2, by E. Grieg
• Dennis: Prelude Op. 11 #15, by A. Scriabin
• Andrew: Sonata in C major K. 159, by Scarlatti
• David R: Prelude in B minor, by J. S. Bach/ A. Siloti arrangement
• Natalie: Prelude in D Major BWV 874, by J.S. Bach
• Stephanie: Tarantella, by J.F Burgmüller

🎵 Notes from September 8 2024 meetup

The venue today was at Mitchell’s piano storage facility For the Love of Pianos (see paragraph below).  It was unusual but, as always, it is the music that matters.  We performed on a Yamaha baby grand that was about 30 years old and had apparently never been played before; we fixed that problem!  There was an eclectic mix of pieces, light on the classics, with a few new composers.  Mitchell performed one of his own compositions, and we encourage others to do this should the inspiration strike.

Here’s what was played:

• Gregory: Old Adam, by William Bolcom
• Dave A. and Karin (duet): In a Monastery Garden, by Albert Ketelby
• Christopher: Reverie, by C. Debussy
• Jeff: Preludes Op. 11 #10, Op. 11 #12, Op. 17 #3 and Op. 16 #2, by A. Scriabin
• Jocelyn: Sonata in F minor Op.  47 #2, by L. V. Beethoven
• Grace: Thème du Garçon, by Saint-Preux
• Mitchell: Romaria, by Renato Texeira
• Gregory: Song Without Words Op. 53 #3, by F. Mendelssohn
• Grace: Experience, by Ludovico Einaudi
• Mitchell: Sunrise, own composition
• Christopher: Reverie in F Minor, by Dennis Alexander
• Dave A: German Dance #1, by L. V. Beethoven 

Mitchell has provided some information about his company:

“For The Love Of Pianos is a technician driven company serving piano owners, along with private market piano buyers and sellers, in the Greater Ottawa-Gatineau Metropolitan Area. We focus on providing excellent quality products and services that enhance the musical experience for owners of pianos, as well as supporting the promotion and growth of the acoustic piano in our local market.  Visit our website for more information, and to join our mailing list: https://loveofpianos.ca/”