Greta Enns and Jayne Logan Sunday Series Programme

2022 SUNDAY SERIES

JAYNE LOGAN PIANO

GRETA ENNS

PIANO AND PIANO ACCORDION

SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 3:00PM MORAN AUDITORIUM WWW.CVCON.NSW.EDU.AU

The Music G.F. Handel Arrival of the Queen of Sheba from Solomon M. Clementi Sonata Duet, Op.6 ii. Larghetto con moto iii. Presto J. Field Nocturne in B Flat  . Debussy C i. En bateau (In a boat): Andantino ii. Cortège (Procession): Moderato iii. Menuet: Moderato iv. Ballet: Allegro giusto W. Gillock On a Paris Boulevard D. Agay Chassidic Around Dance from Mosaics Six Piano pieces on Jewish Themes F. R. Hahn Caprice Melancolique Richard Rodney Bennett Divertimento for two pianos i. Country Blues ii. Ragtime Waltz

About the Music Georg Friederich Handel (1685-1759) Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, from Soloman Here we present music from the Baroque period by German-born composer Georg Friederich Handel. Handel, who spent much of his life in England, wrote this English Oratorio, based on the biblical telling of “King Soloman”. Who is the Queen of Sheba? Well, she exists in many religions, but essentially she came to visit the king, with a caravan full of valuable gifts. Hence the hasty, joyous, and even majestic character of this piece.

Muzio Clementi (1752-1832) Sonata Duet Op.6 ii. Larghetto con moto iii. Presto Clementi was an Italian composer, mostly active in England. He was a much-celebrated composer, pianist, pedagogue, conductor, music publisher (yes he had an exclusive deal for some of Beethoven's works), editor, and piano manufacturer (sadly his factory burnt down).

Clementi was a prolific composer of piano works, especially Sonatas and Sonatinas, but he also wrote a small number of duets, including our piece today.

John Field (1782-1837), Duet Transcription by Franz Liszt.

Nocturne in B flat John Field, sometimes even referred to as the father of the Nocturne, was an Irish composer, pianist and teacher. His musical style and character were said to be a great influence on future romantics such as Chopin, Brahms, Liszt and Schumann.

This particular Nocturne in B flat, one of his most familiar, captures many of the beautiful Nocturne-like characteristics, tranquil, and expressive with a cantabile melody over an arpeggiated accompaniment.

Claude Debussy (1862-1918) Petite Suite Frenchman Debussy was known as the first Impressionist composer. This famous Suite was first performed by the composer himself (and friend) in a Salon in Paris.

It has been transcribed many times for orchestra and various combinations and remains one of his most famous works.

William Gillock (1917-1993) On a Paris Boulevard An American, Gillock was known as a teacher and composer of piano music. This particular piece comes from a four-piece suite inspired by Gillock's international travels. The suite includes; Carnival in Rio, On a Paris Boulevard, Portrait of Paris and Viennese Rondo. Here we play the French piece, On a Paris Boulevard, linking back to Debussy and also channelling that French Accordion Waltz feel.

Denes Agay (1911-2007) Chassidic Around Dance from Mosaics: Six Piano Pieces on Jewish themes Agay was a Hungarian-born American composer, arranger and author.

Reynaldo Hahn (1872-1947) Caprice Melancolique Hahn was a Venezuelan-born French composer, conductor, music critic, and singer. Hahn is well known for his art songs and melodic compositional style. This Caprice showcases many of his stylistic techniques, and also his writing for the voice. You can hear how the melody flows easily from triplets to duplets, effortlessly over and below (well not entirely for the player) modulating harmonies. The overall effect is melancholy, delicate and expressive; dusk wrestling with night…

Richard Rodney Bennett (1936-2012) Divertimento for 2 Pianos Considered a modern British composer, Bennett wrote for film, TV and concert music.

The debut performance of this 4 piece suite occurred in Sydney, delivered by the composer himself.

__________________________________________ “There are 88 keys on a piano, and within that an entire Universe” James Rhodes

Welcome to the 2022 Sunday Series of concerts. In 2022 we are celebrating the tutors of the Conservatorium with a special series of concerts performed by them with a few special guests included. The series will culminate in November with the annual St Cecilia's Day Concert when we celebrate the patroness saint of musicians.

Sunday 19 June: Jayne Logan and Greta Enns - Piano Sunday 31 July: Sharon Davidge - Flute Sunday 28 August: Ryan Enns - Guitar Sunday 11 September: Adam Wills and James Townsend - Percussion Sunday 23 October: Luke Gough - Guitar Sunday 27 November: St Cecilia's Day Concert