Vladimir Feltsman

Vladimir Feltsman

“One of those rare musicians who seems able to tackle almost any repertoire” (Chicago Classical Review), Vladimir Feltsman kicks off Portland Piano International’s second season of one-hour, no-intermission piano recitals at The Reser.

In this program of miniature masterworks, Beethoven’s 7 Bagatelles — with their playful, spontaneous spirit — will transport you to the intimate late-night salons of early 19th-century Vienna, while Chopin’s yearning, nostalgic nocturnes offer some of the most sublimely beautiful music ever written for the piano.

Program

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770-1827)
Seven Bagatelles, Op. 33
No. 1 in E-flat Major (Andante grazioso quasi allegretto)
No. 2 in C Major (Scherzo: Allegro)
No. 3 in F Major (Allegretto)
No. 4 in A Major (Andante)
No. 5 in C Major (Allegro ma non troppo)
No. 6 in D Major (Allegretto quasi andante)
No. 7 in A-flat Major (Presto)

FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN (1810-1849)
Nocturne in b-flat minor, Op. 9, No. 1
Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2
Nocturne in B Major, Op. 9. No. 3
Ballade No. 3 in A-flat Major, Op. 47