Program:
Johann Sebastian Bach - Partita No. 1 in B flat major
Ludwig van Beethoven - Piano Sonata No. 30 in E major, Op. 109
John Corigliano - Fantasia on an Ostinato
Claude Debussy - Images Book II
Maurice Ravel - Valses Nobles et Sentimentales
A native of France, Audrey Abela’s solo performances include recitals in the United States, South America, France, Spain, Finland, Israel in venues such as the Weill Recital Hall of Carnegie Hall, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Symphony Space, Steinway Hall, Salle Gaveau, Salle Cortot, Salle Pleyel, Château de Chantilly and Royal Dublin society. Passionate about chamber music, she has appeared at Concerts at One at Wall Street Trinity Church, International Beethoven Project in Chicago, Musique au Coeur de Baronnies and Festival Jeunes Talents in France amongst others.
A prizewinner in the 2013 Metropolitan international Piano Competition New York, she also took part in many piano festivals including Piano Texas, Pianofest in the Hamptons, International Keyboard Institute and Festival, Banff Piano Masterclasses, and Gijon International Piano Festival. Over the years, she has been the recipient of several awards and grants, including the Artur Balsam Endowed Scholarship.
Videos:
Mozart Sonata K.310 in a minor
Bach Partita no.1 in B flat major
Chairs are available to the first 20 people only. For those who do not get a chair, pillows will be provided for sitting on the floor. First come first sit!
About Piano on Park:
Piano on Park offers an intimate and refreshing way to experience live music. The house concert series was launched when pianist Cyrus von Hochstetter opened his doors to host regular performances by soloists, chamber ensembles and small bands of all musical styles and colors. The venue enables a direct and unhindered exchange between performers and public, resulting in a unique and impactful musical experience.