Emerging Artist Alumni Showcase: The Russian Masters
403 Garth Newel Lane
Hot Springs, VA 24445 United States
5 pm Concert followed by light refreshments
Pay-what-you-wish
No reservations required
Alumni of the Emerging Artist Fellowship program return to Garth Newel to present a recital as emerged professionals.
Sponsored by the Virginia Hot Springs Trust
“The Russian Masters”
Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) – Sonata in G minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 19
Lento – Allegro moderato
Allegro scherzando
Andante Allegro mosso
Nikolai Medtner (1880-1951)
The Muse, Op. 29, No. 1
Spanish Romance, Op. 36, No. 4
Praised as “the Greatest composer in our time” by his friend Rachmaninoff, Medtner was a Russian émigré composer who was active in the first half of the twentieth century. He mainly composed for the piano, and also left about a hundred of songs. ‘The Muse’ and ‘Spanish Romance’ are based on Pushkin’s poems.
Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943)
Do Not Sing To Me My Beauty, Op. 4, No. 4
Spring Torrents, Op. 14, No. 11
Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) – Satires, Op. 109
To a Critic
The Awakening of Spring
Descendants
Misunderstanding
Kreutzer Sonata
Haeshin Shin – piano (2014) Cecile and Hella Armstrong fellowship
Jacob Wunsch, cello (2014) Miriam Hayes DiCecco Fellowship
Elena Mindlina – soprano
Stay with Us
Complete your Garth Newel experience by spending the night on our 114-acre mountain property. After an evening of music, food and drink, enjoy a short walk to our 1920s Manor House. The spacious and comfortable rooms are quaintly decorated and the original art on display gives you a glimpse into our creative past. A continental breakfast is served in the morning.
The Dining Experience
Garth Newel Music Center has a long tradition of culinary excellence paired with inspiring performances. After many of our concerts our resident chef, Josh Elliott prepares a meal served right in the concert hall. The musicians join the audience in sharing good food and great company.
