Monday, June 27, 2011

2011 Portland International Piano Festival: Lara Downes 7:30 pm July 14, 10:45 am July 15

[Lara Downes]

This year's theme at the Portland International Piano Festival is American Music. Pianist Lara Downes will present a work for which prominent composers such as Jennifer Higdon and William Bolcom were commissioned to reimagine the Goldberg Variations of J.S. Bach. A CD will be released in October 2011.

Events featuring Lara Downes
Friday, July 15 10:45 am: 13 Ways of Looking at the Goldbergs
Thursday, July 14 7:30 pm: Barber, Copland & Gershwin

13 Ways of Looking at the Goldbergs
Lara Downes discusses and performs works from her new multimedia piece, a set of 12 variations based on Bach's iconic Aria from the Goldberg Variations. Featuring a group of renowned composers, the project was commissioned by the Irving S. Gilmore Keyboard Festival. Downes' recording of 13 Ways of Looking at the Goldbergs will be released in October 2011.

Lara Downes
"A unique blend of musicianship and showmanship" - NPR
A captivating presence both on and offstage, critically acclaimed Steinway Concert Artist, Lara Downes, is redefining the solo recital format with visionary, cutting-edge performances at prestigious concert venues worldwide. Lauded by NPR as “a delightful artist with a unique blend of musicianship and showmanship” and praised by the Washington Post for her stunning performances “rendered with drama and nuance,” Lara presents the piano repertoire, from iconic favorites to newly commissioned works, in new ways that bridge musical tastes, genres and audiences.

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