Alban Gerhardt – October 4, at Pollack Hall LiveEvents September 29, 2015 3288 The Ladies’ Morning Musical Club presents Alban Gerhardt An unerring musical instinct, intense emotionality and a natural, arresting stage presence are the defining qualities of German cellist Alban Gerhardt. Over the past decade, he has established himself among the leading practitioners of his instrument. His sound is unmistakable and his interpretations of the repertoire are distinguished in their originality. He has performed as soloist with many internationally known orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Cleveland Orchestra and the London Philharmonic. In 1993 he won the Leonard Rose International Cello Competition sponsored by the University of Maryland, College Park. Reviewing his prize concert in Alice Tully Hall for the New York Times, Allan Kozinn noted that Gerhardt ‘played with the burnished tone, focused intonation, and technical dexterity that one expects of young soloists in these days of high-gloss conservatory training.’ At the 2009 BBC Proms, he premiered a cello concerto by Unsuk Chin, which he has continued to perform around the world. In 2015 the cellist concludes a three-year artist residency with the Oregon Symphony. Mr. Gerhardt plays a cello made by Matteo Goffriller in 1710. 4th LMMC engagement. with ANNE-MARIE McDERMOTT, piano PROGRAMME: BARBER (1910-1981) Cello Sonata in C minor, Opus 6 (1932) Allegro ma non troppo Adagio Allegro appassionato BRITTEN (1913-1976) Cello Sonata in C major, Opus 65 (1961) Dialogo: Allegro Scherzo – pizzicato: Allegretto Elegia: Lento Marcia: Energico Moto perpetuo: Presto BEETHOVEN (1770-1827) Sonata No. 4 in C major, Opus 102 No. 1 (1815) Andante – Allegro vivace Adagio – Allegro vivace BRAHMS (1833-1897) Cello Sonata in E minor, Opus 38 (1865) Allegro non troppo Allegretto quasi menuetto To learn more about the Alban Gerhardt, visit: www.albangerhardt.com The LMMC is a non-profit organization. For more information and to purchase tickets: online at www.lmmc.ca (Please note that web reservations must be done by 1pm on the Friday before the concert.) By phone at 514-932-6796 Monday to Friday, from 10am to 1pm. Reservations are recommended as concerts often sell out. If tickets are still available, they can be purchased at Pollack Hall’s box office as of 2:30pm on the day of the concert.
