Americana! Dramatic piano classics and a Wizard of Oz fantasy with Jon Kimura Parker

What could be better on a late spring afternoon than stopping by The Reser for a one-hour, no-intermission classical piano recital by one of the world’s greatest pianists? In this special program tailored specially for busy folks on the go, the 6:00 p.m. recital by Jon Kimura Parker will be the perfect interlude after the workday or in between afternoon and evening errands. Mr. Parker’s program will be a grand tour of the world of the piano in just one hour – from the “Moonlight Sonata” to a dazzling fantasy on themes from The Wizard of Oz, with astoundingly virtuosic music of Brahms and more in between. Presented by Portland Piano International as a fun preview to Mr. Parker’s two fuller-length recitals in Portland on June 4 & 5. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase before and after the recital in The Reser’s splendid lobby. For more information about this recital and all the artists being presented this season by PPI, please visit portlandpiano.org.

Classical Solo Piano Recital

Program Listing:
Beethoven, Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp Minor, op. 27. no. 2 (“Moonlight”)
Clara Schumann, Scherzo No. 2, op. 14
Brahms, Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Handel, op. 24
Harold Arlen, arr. William Hirtz, “Wizard of Oz” Fantasy

COVID 19 ATTENDANCE POLICIES

The safety of our patrons, artists, staff, and volunteers continues to be important to us. For this performance – all patrons, regardless of age, are required to show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test.

The Reser strongly recommends but does not require guests to wear masks in our building or when attending Reser Presents performances.