BEETHOVEN - Sonata for Piano and Horn in F (transcribed for cello and piano)

SCHUBERT - Arpeggione Sonata
 

​The legendary Timo-Veikko Valve from the Australian Chamber Orchestra reunites with Kristian in these two sonatas that were not intended for performance by the cello. Beethoven's Sonata for Piano and Horn was written for the Natural Horn, and Schubert's Arpeggione Sonata was for the Arpeggione - essentially a bowed guitar! The Schubert in particular is revered and played by many other instruments, and Beethoven an early masterwork that shows vitality and vibrancy. 

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PRIMROSE POTTER SALON, MELBOURNE RECITAL CENTRE, AUSTRALIA

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LIGETI - Sonatina for piano/four hands,
LIGETI - Three Wedding Dances for Four Hands 

other works to be performed by other staff
 

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Pianists at both the pre-tertiary and tertiary level are invited to spend the weekend with our Keyboard Area staff at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. The festivities will culminate in a gala concert on Saturday 11 October titled An Evening of Song and Dance. This program will include an eclectic array of solo and duo repertoire and features the Conservatorium Keyboard Area staff. These pianists are amongst the most distinguished in Australia.
 

The festival also includes masterclasses given by Jerry Wong, Glenn Riddle, Konstantin Shamray and Andrea Lam. Selected participants will perform in these classes and observation of any class is available via registration.  
 

Lastly, there will also be a roundtable discussion with the staff on Sunday 12 October. Topics will include successful practise tools, taking auditions and choosing repertoire. There will be time for questions and answers between participants and teaching staff.

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HANSON DYER HALL, MELBOURNE CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC, AUSTRALIA

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Iannix XENAKIS - Komboi (Duo for harpsichord and percussion)

Sofia Gubaidulina - Rumore E Silenzio (for harpsichord and percussion)

Karen TANAKA - Jardin des herbes (for harpsichord solo)

J.S. BACH - Selection of harpsichord works (arranged for harpsichord and percussion)

Francois COUPERIN - Selection of harpsichord works (arranged for harpsichord and percussion)
 

BERNSTEIN - West Side Story Arranged for two pianos and percussion.

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Join pianists Peter de Jager and Kristian Chong, head of percussion Brent Miller, and percussion students from the Melbourne Conservatorium for an enticing exposé of music for keyboards of all types - harpsichord, celeste, percussion and piano. The first half includes the iconic Komboï by Iannix Xenakis for harpsichord and percussion, paired with stellar works by J.S. Bach, Francois Couperin, Sofia Gubaidulina and Karen Tanaka. The second half of the concert features a dazzling reading of Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, for two pianos and a full complement of percussion.

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HANSON DYER HALL, MELBOURNE CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC, AUSTRALIA