David Greilsammer | Piano Wednesday, July 14, 2021 | 7:30PM DAVID GREILSAMMER Piano Wednesday, July 14, 2021 | 7:30pm Herbst Theatre This performance is 65 minutes in length and performed without a break or intermission. LABYRINTH LEOŠ JANÁČEK On the Overgrown Path, 1st Part (1854–1928) GYÖRGY LIGETI Musica Ricercata, No. 7 (1923–2006) J.J. FROBERGER The Tomb of Monsieur Blancrocher, (1616–1667) 1st Part W.A. MOZART Fantasy in C Minor, 1st Part (1756–1791) PHILIP GLASS Metamorphosis 2 (b. 1937) DOMENICO Sonata in D Minor K.141 SCARLATTI (1685–1757) LEOŠ JANÁČEK On the Overgrown Path, 2nd Part C.P.E. BACH Fantasy in D Minor, 1st Part (1714–1788) ERIK SATIE Gnossienne No. 2 (1866–1925) SERGEI Romeo and Juliet, Part 1 PROKOFIEV (1891–1953) FRANÇOIS Les Barricades Mystérieuses, 1st Part COUPERIN (1668–1733) LEOŠ JANÁČEK On the Overgrown Path, 3rd Part 2 OFER PELZ Repetition Blindness, First Chapter (b. 1978) (New Work) JEAN-FÉRY REBEL Chaos (1666–1747) (Originally for orchestra, New Arrangement by J. Keren) OFER PELZ Repetition Blindness, Second Chapter LEOŠ JANÁČEK On the Overgrown Path, 4th Part FRANÇOIS Les Barricades Mystérieuses, 2nd Part COUPERIN SERGEI Romeo and Juliet, Part 2 PROKOFIEV ERIK SATIE Gnossienne No. 3 C.P.E. BACH Fantasy in D Minor, 2nd Part LEOŠ JANÁČEK On the Overgrown Path, 5th Part DOMENICO Sonata in B Minor K.27 SCARLATTI PHILIP GLASS Metamorphosis 3 W.A. MOZART Fantasy in C Minor, 2nd Part J.J. FROBERGER The Tomb of Monsieur Blancrocher, 2nd Part GYÖRGY LIGETI Musica Ricercata, No. 8 LEOŠ JANÁČEK On the Overgrown Path, Final Part David Greilsammer is represented by Lomonaco Artists 113 New Atlas Wharf, 3 Arnhem Place, London, E14 3ST, UK lomonaco-artists.com Hamburg Steinway Model D, Pro Piano, San Francisco 3 ARTIST PROFILE Tonight, we present the San Francisco Performances debut of David Greilsammer. Known for his eclectic and fascinating programs, conduc- tor and pianist David Greilsammer is recognized as one of the most audacious and adventurous artists in the classical world. Praised as a musician who is never afraid of taking risks on stage, he has created some of today’s most eclectic and dar- ing musical projects, winning distinctions from The New York Times, The Sunday Times, The French Music Awards, and many others. In addition to presenting groundbreaking performances ranging from Baroque to Contemporary music, David Greil- sammer has also been celebrated for his Mozart interpreta- tions. He has performed all of Mozart’s piano sonatas in a one-day “marathon” in Paris, and he has also played and con- ducted all of Mozart’s 27 piano concertos in one season. David Greilsammer’s albums, as pianist and conductor, have been released by Vanguard, Sony Classical, and Naïve, and have won numerous international prizes and awards. In the last few years, his recordings have received five distinc- tions from The New York Times, including one for Scarlatti: Cage:Sonatas, a bold solo recital that was selected among the ten most important events in the world of classical music. Since 2013, David Greilsammer has been Music and Artistic Director of the Geneva Camerata, one of the most innovative orchestras internationally. As guest conductor/soloist he has performed with the BBC Philharmonic, San Francisco Sym- phony, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra, Hamburg Symphony, La Verdi Orchestra di Milano, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Beijing National Symphony, Hong Kong Sinfo- nietta, Mexico National Symphony, Jerusalem Symphony, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony. In the past few seasons, he has given solo recitals at the Wigmore Hall in London, Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Mostly Mozart Festival in New 4 York, Kennedy Center in Washington, Verbier Festival, For- bidden City Theatre in Beijing, Suntory Hall in Tokyo, and the Hamburg Elbphilharmonie. Released by Naïve on a new album this season, his piano recital named Labyrinth has already been described by the international press as “ingenious,” “fascinating,” and “coura- geous.” This unusual solo program will also be performed on tour, throughout the USA, Europe, and Asia. For more information visit davidgreilsammer.com. ABOUT LABYRINTH Each one of us has been, at some point in life, lost, disorient- ed, or in search for a safe and luminous path. This sensation of compete disorientation, which has been felt by many of us during the pandemic, could quickly lead to inner chaos or even desperation. However, it could also serve as the extraor- dinary force that would eventually drive us to begin the quest for new routes and ideas, as well as for optimism and hope. Walking through the daunting sounds of Janáček’s emotional music, and exploring the secretive alleys of various enigmatic pieces, from 17th century Baroque, and all the way to music of our present day, I have decided to embark on a musical jour- ney to the heart of a strange and dazzling labyrinth. Inspired by an intense and very personal recurring dream, I felt the need to create a new and completely different kind of recit- al program. Soon, I also realized that in Greek mythology, a Labyrinth symbolized audacity, inner search, transforma- tion, and the possibility of experiencing unexpected encoun- ters in life. This discovery encouraged me to keep building this program, wishing to take the listener on an imaginary musical voyage, to the heart of the human soul and dreams. —David Greilsammer 5 All of us at San Francisco Performances extend our deep appreciation to our many patrons who have helped keep us going during the pandemic by donating to our Bridge to the Future Campaign. Your generous support has ensured that we will gather again and share many more transformative performances together for years to come. Thank you! Tatiana and Ruslan Abdikeev Ms. Louise Brotsky Ms. Joanne Abel Tim and Peggy Brown Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Abra Virginia L. Brown James Abrams and Tom Chiang Mr. Dennis Brydon Mr. Tyler Andersen Ms. Donna Lou Calame Mr. Michael S. 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