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Art of Piano: Participant Showcases 3

An afternoon of performances by Art of Piano participants

Dates & Location

James Palmer, Art of Piano Participant Concert, 2024. Photo by Abigaile Edwards.

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

About the Program

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.

Biographies

Staff Credits

Program Staff

Michael Falk Director of Music
Micah Yui Program Director, Art of Piano
Ivy Pan Program Manager, Music
Angela Schenstead Program Delivery Specialist

Production Staff

Andrew Smith Production Manager, Performing Arts
Marissa Gell Assistant Production Manager
Roxanne Miller Stage Manager
Sam Hindle Assistant Head of Sound
Shahid Chew Sound Technician
Dan Plumtree Sound Technician
Chris Bernhardt Omni/Music Technician
Juan Anez Omni/Music Technician
Matt Flawn Head of Lighting
Darrell Shaw Assistant Head of Lighting
Ben Ewing Senior Recording Engineer
Henry Ng Audio and Music Technician
Albert Picknell Head Piano Technician