CARNEGIE HALL PRESENTS
Performance
Sunday, Mar 27, 2011 | 3 PM
Jeremy Denk
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
Whenever Denk steps onstage, plaudits inevitably follow. Critics nationwide have praised “the chops, the brains, and the heart” (The New Yorker) that are hallmarks of his go-for-broke style, and his February Zankel Hall recital left “audience members gasping for superlatives” (The New York Times). Now, he’s back at Carnegie Hall—this time in the inestimable Stern/Perelman. Find out what has everyone buzzing.
Jeremy Denk has graciously agreed to replace Maurizio Pollini, who unfortunately must cancel his appearance due to illness.
For further information, ticket holders may contact CarnegieCharge at 212-247-7800.
Performers
Program
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IVES
Piano Sonata No. 2, "Concord, Mass., 1840–60"
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BACH
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988
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Encore:
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The Alcotts from Piano Sonata No. 2, "Concord, Mass., 1840–60"
Audio
Bach The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I (Prelude and Fugue No. 1 in C major)
Maurizio Pollini, Piano
Deutsche Grammophon
At a Glance
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
The Well-Tempered Clavier,
Book I
The collection of 24 preludes and fugues in Bach’s The
Well-Tempered Clavier showcases the composer’s methods as a
teacher, his skills as a performer, and the capacity of the instrument
itself. The prelude and fugue pairs move through each of the 12 major
and minor keys, demonstrating the efficiency of Bach’s new tuning system
that was well adapted to all 24 keys at a time when keyboards had to be
re-tuned specifically for each. The Well-Tempered Clavier also
surveys a wide range of styles and techniques that are meant to both
train the advanced student and satisfy the accomplished performer.