🎵 Notes from March 22 2026 meetup

Even on the second day of spring we endured yet another snowfall, which perhaps diminished our numbers at 10,000 Hours. For those who persevered, the program was most rewarding. We were treated to two-piano transcriptions of movements from two of Rachmaninoff's beloved piano concertos … one our few venues where this is possible.

Here’s what was played:

• Karin: Siciliano in G minor BWV 1031, by J. S. Bach, transcribed for piano by W. Kempff
• Dave A: The Homecoming, by Hagood Hardy
• David R: Opening Allemande of French Suite #4, by J. S. Bach, SoundCloud recording of David playing this piece is here
• David R:  Saman, by Olafur Arnolds, SoundCloud recording of David playing this piece is here
• Natalie: Mazurka Op. 59 #2, by F. Chopin
• Martin: Opening Allemande of French Suite #6, by J. S. Bach
• Paul and Emil (two piano duet): Piano Concerto #2, first melodic theme from 2nd mov, by S. Rachmaninoff
• Sachie: Menuet on the Name of Haydn, by M. Ravel
• Lorraine: Prelude and Fugue in B flat major, by J. S. Bach
• Martin: Opening Allemande of French Suite #4, by J. S. Bach
• Karin: Consolation #3, by F. Liszt
• David R: Nocturne Op. 9 #2, by F. Chopin, SoundCloud recording of David playing this piece is here
• Natalie: Etude Op. 72 #6, by M. Moszkowski
• Sachie: In the Style of Borodin, by M. Ravel
• Emil and Paul (two piano duet): Variation 18 from Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, by S. Rachmaninoff
• Lorraine: Prelude in B flat minor BWV 867, by J. S. Bach
• David R: The Pink Panther, by Henry Mancini
• David R: Atacama Desert, by Wyne-Anne Rossi
• Natalie: Sonata Op. 31 #2 opening of 3rd movement, by L. V. Beethoven

 

🎵 Notes from March 1 2026 meetup

It was a pleasant afternoon and we welcomed new member Emil. As an experiment, folks were invited to comment after they played and engage with the audience. The performer initiated some discussion only if they chose, and not the audience. It was low key, casual and worked quite well.

Here’s what was played: 

• Jeff: Visions Fugitives Op. 20 #16, by S. Prokofiev
• Jeff: Prelude, Op.34 #2, by D. Shostakovich
• Karin: Siciliano in G minor, by J. S. Bach (BWV 1031), transcribed for piano by W. Kempff
• Dave A: The Homecoming, by Hagood Hardy
• Martin: Hungarian Dance #5, by J. Brahms
• Jean-Claude: Impromptu, Op. 90 #3, by Schubert
• Gordon: Sonata #8 3rd mov, by W. A. Mozart
• Sachie: Menuet on the Name of Haydn, by M. Ravel
• Wesley: Nocturne in B flat, by John Field
• Natalie: Sonata Op. 31 #2 3rd mov, by L. V. Beethoven
• Emil H: Nocturne #3 in F Major, by F. Chopin
• Gordon: Chanson du Matin, piano transcription by Edward Elgar
• Jean-Claude: Sarabande from French Suite #5, by J. S. Bach
• Wesley: Invention #13 in A minor, by J. S. Bach
• Sachie: French Suite No. 5 Allemande, by J. S. Bach
• Natalie: Mazurka, Op. 59 #2, by F. Chopin
• Dave A. & Karin: duet: As Time goes By, by Herman Hupfelt, arr. by Dan Coates