Friday, January 20, 2012

Pianist Lara Downes Performs 'Fantasie Nègre' of Florence B. Price Tonight at 7:30 PM in Lompoc, California


[Lara Downes]

Florence B. Price (1887-1953) is profiled at AfriClassical.com, which features a comprehensive Works List by Prof. Dominique-René de Lerma, http://www.CasaMusicaledeLerma.com Lara Downes, www.LaraDownes.com, will perform her Fantasie Nègre tonight at 7:30 PM:

LompocRecord.com
January 20, 2012

The Lompoc Concert Association will present Steinway Concert Artist Lara Downes at 7:30 p.m. today at the First United Methodist Church, 925 North F St. in Lompoc.

Downes will perform her critically acclaimed concert program “The Americans,” a fascinating recital that highlights distinctly American voices of the 20th century. The vibrant program will feature perennial favorites such as Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” as well as lesser known works including Florence Price’s virtuoso solo piano masterpiece “Fantasie Negre.”

Downes redefines the solo recital format with visionary, cutting-edge performances at prestigious concert venues worldwide. She presents the piano repertoire — from traditional favorites to newly commissioned works — in creative ways that bridge musical tastes, genres and audiences.

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