Masters Series Programs Notes

Alan Murray, pianist / Studio Hollywood

Masters Series Program Notes

Masters Series 2011-12 Programs, Notes & Composer Profiles

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Biographical Profile: Frederic Chopin

Biographical Profile: Robert Schumann

Biographical Profile: Maurice Ravel

Biographical Profile: Isaac Albéniz

Concert Programs & Notes:

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Series #1: Chopin - The Piano Music

Oct 02: Chopin (The Etudes)

Oct 09: Chopin (The Preludes)

Oct 16: Chopin (The Polonaises)

Oct 23: Chopin (The Ballades)

Oct 30: Chopin (The Scherzos)

Nov 06: Chopin (The Sonatas)

Nov 19: Chopin (Nocturnes, Mazurkas & Impromptus)

Dec 03: Chopin (Nocturnes, Mazurkas & Waltzes)

Dec 17: Chopin (Introduction & Rondo, Fantasy, Berceuse, Barcarolle, Andante Spianato & Grande Polonaise)

Series #2: Schumann - The Piano Music

Nov 13: Schumann (Fantasy, Arabeske, Carnaval)

Nov 20: Schumann (Kreisleriana, Toccata, Symphonic Etudes)

Nov 27: Schumann (Carnival of Vienna, Davidsbundlertanze)

Dec 04: Schumann (Sonata No. 1, Kinderszenen)

Dec 11: Schumann (Sonata No. 2, Papillons, Romances, Humoreske)

Dec 18: Schumann (Sonata No. 3, Morning Songs, Fantasiestucke)

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Series #3: The French & Spanish Masters

Jan 08: Ravel (Gaspard, Jeux d'Eau, Sonatine, Valses Nobles et Sentimentales)

Jan 15: Ravel (Le Tombeau, Menuets, Pavane, Miroirs)

Jan 22: Debussy (The Etudes, l'isle joyeuse, Estampes)

Feb 05: Debussy (The Preludes I & II)

Feb 12: Debussy (Images, Suite Bergamasque, Children's Corner)

May 6: Granados (GOYESCAS, El Pelele)

May 27 / June 3 / June 10: Albeniz (IBERIA, Navarra)

June 03 - Granados Goyescas, Bach Partita No. 1 & WTC1-6

Series #4: Beethoven - The Piano Sonatas & Diabelli Variations

Mar 17: Beethoven (Sonatas #1-4)

Mar 18: Beethoven (Sonatas #5-10, incl. 'Pathetique')

Mar 23: Beethoven (Sonatas #11-15, incl. 'Moonlight', 'Pastorale')

Mar 24: Beethoven (Sonatas #16-21, incl. 'Tempest', 'Waldstein')

Mar 25: Beethoven (Sonatas #22-26, incl. 'Appassionata', 'Les Adieux')

Apr 01: Beethoven (Sonatas #27-29, incl. 'Hammerklavier')

Apr 08: Beethoven (Sonatas #30-32)

Apr 15: Beethoven (Diabelli Variations)

Series #5: Bach - The Keyboard Music

Bach (Chromatic Fantasy, Inventions & Sinfonias, Italian Concerto)

Bach (Eng & Fr Suites #1, Partita #1, WTC#1-6)

Bach (Eng & Fr Suites #2, Partita #2, WTC#7-12)

Bach (Eng & Fr Suites #3, Partita #3, WTC#13-18)

Bach (Eng & Fr Suites #4, Partita #4, WTC#19-24)

Bach (Eng & Fr Suites #5, Partita #5, WTC#25-30)

Bach (Eng & Fr Suites #6, Partita #6, WTC#31-36)

Bach (French Overture, Four Duets, WTC#37-42)

Bach (Goldberg Variations, WTC#43-48)