James Palmer, Art of Piano Participant Concert, 2024. Photo by Abigaile Edwards.
Aaron Kurz
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sonata No. 12 in F Major, K. 332. 1783.
I. Allegro
II. Adagio
III. Allegro assai
Ranfei Wang
Frédéric Chopin: Polonaise Fantasie in A flat Major, Op 61. 1846.
Sean Gan
Nikolai Medtner: Selections from 6 Skazki Op. 51. 1928.
I. Allegro molto vivace al rigore di tempo e sempre leggierissimo
II. Cantabile, tranquillo
III. Allegretto tranquillo e grazioso
IV. Allegretto con moto flessibile
Art of Piano brought together twenty selected participants for the unique opportunity to study with world-class piano faculty: Micah Yui (Program Director), Tema Blackstone, Hung-Kuan Chen, Fabio Bidini, Joanna MacGregor, James Anagnoson, and Illia Ovcharenko. The program provided opportunity to engage meaningfully with mentors and peers, and practice in the inspiring setting of the Banff Centre, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Canadian Rockies.
Art of Piano is generously supported by lead donor Heather Edwards.
Additional support provided by Helen Graham and the Yolanda Freeze Master Artists Music fund.