“War of the Romantics: Liszt and His Rivals” OCTOBER 24-27, 2019
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2019 AMERICAN LISZT SOCIETY FESTIVAL “War of the Romantics: Liszt and his Rivals” OCTOBER 24-27, 2019 music.asu.edu AMERICAN LISZT SOCIETY www.americanlisztsociety.net A non-profit tax exempt organization under the provisions President of section Jay Hershberger 501 (c) (3) of Concordia College the Internal Music Department Revenue Moorhead, MN 56562 Code [email protected] Vice President Alexandre Dossin Greetings Dear Lisztians! University of Oregon School of Music & Dance Eugene, OR 97403-1225 On behalf of the board of directors of the American Liszt Society, it is an honor to welcome you to [email protected] the 2019 American Liszt Society Festival at the Arizona State University School of Music. We extend Executive/ Membership our gratitude to the Herberger Institute of Design and the Arts, Dr. Steven Tepper, Dean, to the School Secretary Justin Kolb of Music, Dr. Heather Landes, Director, and to our festival director, Dr. Baruch Meir, Associate Professor www.justinkolb.com 1136 Hog Mountain Road of Piano, for what promises to be a memorable and inspirational ALS festival. Dr. Meir has assembled Fleischmanns, NY 12430 a terrific roster of performers and scholars and the ALS is grateful for his artistic and executive oversight [email protected] of the festival events. Membership Secretary Alexander Djordjevic PO Box 1020 This year’s festival theme, War of the Romantics: Liszt and His Rivals brings together highly acclaimed Wheaton, IL 60187-1020 [email protected] guest artists, performances of important staples in the piano repertoire, a masterclass in the spirit of Liszt as creator of the format, informative lecture presentations, and a concert of choral masterpieces. Treasurer Daniel Paul Horn Surrounding the events of the festival itself is the regular comradery, fellowship, and the long-term American Liszt Society PO Box 1020 friendships that have been at the core of the membership of the ALS. And, of course, we top it all off Wheaton, IL 60187-1020 with shared meals, conservation, and enjoying the musical afterglow at the final festival banquet. [email protected] ALS Journal This year, the American Liszt Society was saddened at the loss of two of its esteemed members, Jonathan Kregor, Editor Mary Emery Hall Room 4240 Dr. Eugene Acalay and Professor Karen Shaw. Both of these prominent Lisztians contributed to the Cincinnati College Conservatory PO Box 210003 Society in a myriad of ways and we wish to honor their memory by acknowledging their deep musical Cincinnati, OH 45221 – 0003 legacies and the generous Lisztian spirit that they gave to others. Their presence will be sorely missed [email protected] by all. May those of us who remain be inspired by their examples and move into the breach left by their ALS Newsletter/Website departure from this life. Edward Rath Editor/Webmaster 2603 Coppertree Road Champaign, IL 61822-7518 Finally, let me issue an invitation to join the American Liszt Society. The ALS seeks to encourage and [email protected] engender the ideals reflected in the music and life work of Franz Liszt. Liszt was a composer, performing artist, teacher, impresario, humanitarian, philanthropist, author, cleric and even a theologian. He is arguably the central musical figure of 19th century Europe. The ALS invites any and all to join us in Board of Directors keeping the flame of his life and music alive to future generations. Paul Barnes Luiz de Moura Castro Alexander Djordjevic* Excelsior! Gabriel Dobner Alexandre Dossin* Gila Goldstein Jay Hershberger* Caroline Hong Jay Hershberger Daniel Paul Horn* Geraldine Keeling President, American Liszt Society Barbara Mellon Kolb Justin Kolb* Jonathan Kregor Elyse J. Mach Ksenia Nosikova Edward Rath* Steven Spooner Helen Smith Tarchalski Alan Walker William Wellborn Richard Zimdars *Member Executive Committee Welcome to Arizona State University. Our great university is considered the most innovative in the U.S. and one of its premier research institutions, leading research in sustainability, space exploration, biodesign, and much more. But we are also deeply committed to culture and to the value of art — its history, its powerful place in society, and its possibilities. In fact, the School of Music, one of our nation’s finest, is embedded in the largest, comprehensive design and arts college in the country. 5,700 students are studying at the Herberger Institute. The American Liszt Society is an important festival and we are honored to host over 50 performers from many universities who join our own students and faculty to explore the topic, “War of the Romantics: Liszt and his Rivals.” This year’s theme reminds us that productive rivalries have always fueled innovation and achievement in the arts. Please enjoy the performances and the time with colleagues and new friends as you explore our campus and city. Steven J. Tepper Dean and Director, Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts Foundation Professor WELCOME TO THE ASU SCHOOL OF MUSIC. The Arizona State University School of Music in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is thrilled to host and be a part of the 2019 American Liszt Society Festival! As one of the top music schools in the nation, the ASU School of Music attracts talented musicians from all over the world who bring a thirst for music, high performing standards and a drive for excellence that helps create an envi- ronment where students can excel and, at the same time, pursue their own individual passion and course of study. Our internationally renowned faculty, outstanding facilities, and innovative and collaborative programs all contribute to inspire and empower students to become the next generation of creative leaders. Through more than 35 undergraduate and graduate degrees and two undergraduate minors, the ASU School of Music engages students with a broad range of musical thought, expression and experiences. Students can achieve anything they want here and be a part of a major research university that also nurtures, values and inspires creativity. We encourage our students to think about how they as musicians can engage audiences and community, collab- orate with disciplines outside of music, and communicate about complex world issues. The theme of this year’s festival, “War of the Romantics: Liszt and his Rivals,” reminds us of the power that music has to build connections across continents and cultures. We invite you to visit music.asu.edu to learn more about the ASU School of Music. We hope that everyone in atten- dance leaves inspired, refreshed and energized with new knowledge and new colleagues. Heather Landes Professor and Director, ASU School of Music Welcome Welcome to the 2019 American Liszt Society Festival at Arizona State University! This year’s unique festival theme is “War of the Romantics: Liszt and his Rivals.” There will be a variety of performances and lectures focused on works by Liszt and his contemporaries, both allies and rivals. The wide range of music, featuring works by Brahms, Chopin, Clara and Robert Schumann and of course Liszt, make it a one of a kind festival. The program offers a dynamic array of recitals, lectures, and master classes offered by distinguished artists and scholars hailing from all over the United States as well as students and faculty from Arizona State University. I am thankful to our two wonderful guest artists who agreed to join our festival and share their artistry with us: renowned pianist Oxana Yablonskaya and Sung Chang, the First Prize Winner of the 2015 Bösendorfer USASU International Piano Competition. I hope you will all enjoy our beautiful facilities and campus. I know we will have a memorable time together as we explore the music of Liszt and his contemporaries. Dr. Baruch Meir Festival Director Festival Staff David Bergstedt, Festival Coordinator Natalie Burton, Festival Coordinator Program THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019 Master of Ceremonies: Justin Kolb Locations: Events will be held at Katzin Concert Hall unless otherwise noted. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Registration: Cowley Lobby 3:30-6 p.m. ALS Board of Directors Meeting: Faculty Lounge 6-7:15 p.m. Registration (continued): Cowley Lobby 7:30 p.m. Opening Gala Guest Artist Piano Recital: Sung Chang FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019 8-8:45 a.m. Registration (continued): Cowley Lobby 8:45-9 a.m. Welcome 9-9:45 a.m. Session 1: Lecture Recital: “Liszt and the Barefoot Carmelite” Justin Kolb, piano and lecturer 10-11:10 a.m. Session 2: Chopin and Liszt: Rhapsodies and Fantasies Frédéric Chopin: Fantasy in F Minor, Op. 49 Ryo Oguri, piano Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6, S. 244/6 Philbert King Yue Li, piano Franz Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 11, S. 244/11 Caio Pagano, piano Franz Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsodies No. 17, 18, S. 244 Robert Hamilton, piano Frédéric Chopin: Polonaise-Fantasy in A-flat Major, Op. 61 Baruch Meir, piano Franz Liszt: Spanish Rhapsody, S. 254 Aoshuang Li, piano Franz Liszt: Grand Fantasy on Paccini’s Niobe, S. 419 Kemal Gekic, piano 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Session 3: Celebration: 200th Anniversary of Clara Schumann Clara Schumann: Romanze in A Minor, Impromptu in E major Derek Parsons, piano Clara Schumann: Piano Sonata in G Minor Caroline Hong, piano Clara Schumann: Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann, Op. 20 Liza Stepanova, piano 12:15-2 p.m. Break: Lunch 6 Program 2-3:30 p.m. Master Class: Oxana Yablonskaya Franz Liszt: Après une lecture du Dante: Fantasia quasi Sonata, S. 161 Tingshuo Tang, piano Frédéric Chopin: 24 Preludes, Op. 28, Nos. 1, 3, 4, 8, 13, 14, 16, 24 Jun Cai, piano 4-5:30 p.m. Session 4: Choral Music of Brahms and Liszt, Organ Hall ASU Chamber Singers, David Schildkret conductor Johannes Brahms: Geistliches Lied, Op. 30 Johannes Brahms: Schaffe in mir, Gott, Op.