11.30Piano – Workshop I
Workshop I
Musical and Extra-Musical Inspirations
in the Compositions of Sergei Rachmaninoff
Pianist Reena Berger Natenberg has performed as a soloist and chamber musician throughout North America, South America, Asia, and in Europe. Since moving to the U.S. in 2000, she has performed as a guest artist at many university music schools in this country. A noted pedagogue, Dr. Natenberg has presented master classes, lectures, and conducted workshops throughout the world. Currently she is coordinator of the piano area and Associate Professor of Piano at Pittsburg State University in Kansas. Students of Dr. Natenberg have won numerous awards and competitions. Many are frequent performers who are on the piano faculties of reputed universities and conservatories in the U.S. and abroad.
Date: Friday, November 11, 2011
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Graves Piano & Organ Company
Event: The works of Rachmaninoff are rich with musical and extra-musical associations. As a youth growing up in Russia, Rachmaninoff was immersed in the sounds of church bells, the chants of Russian Orthodox Church, and the Dies Irae motive from the Roman Catholic Church’s repertory. Dr. Natenberg’s presentation will discuss how an awareness of these influences can deepen the interpretative experience of Rachmaninoff’s compositions. The workshop will culminate with Dr. Natenberg’s performance of the composer’s Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 36, in B flat minor, for piano.
Fees: No fee for OhioMTA members or non-members.
Chairman:
Dr. Gulimina Mahamuti
(419) 544-4075