Evolution of the Piano

This epic performance tells the tale of the world's most loved and versatile instrument, the piano. Listeners will follow its physical evolution and the iconic music written at each stage of technological development: from the harpsichord through the forte-piano, contemporary piano, prepared-piano, and modern-day instruments like synthesizer. 

JORDAN Machine Poem no. 2 for piano and synthesizer
SCARLATTI Sonata in A Major K.212/L.135/P.155
RAVEL Gaspard de la nuit I. Ondine
BEETHOVEN Sonata in E Major, Op. 109 
GLASS Piano Etude No. 2 
CAGE Selections from Sonatas and Interludes: Sonata No. 1; interlude No. 3; Sonata No. 5 
TALLIS Felix Namque II 
CHOPIN Polonaise No. 6, op. 53 "Heroic"

Artists:
Henry Kramer, piano 
Mikael Darmanie, piano/synthesizer
Vicky Chow, piano/prepared piano
Kenneth Weiss, harpsichord 

Tickets and information at: https://www.emeraldcitymusic.org/season/evolution