Mozie... Couple of things.
I said that Frederick Moyer was here for a concert... that's my general term for a performance. Technically I suppose he did a recital. He played on our new $125,000 Steinway concert grand piano (we have 2 of them at the Village Church) and since he was the only instrument playing I guess that's a recital.
Since the retired music professor lives just a few doors from me I'll find out the title of the Schubert piece. Moyer had CDs, tapes, etc., for sale. When I asked him if he had one of the Schubert piece he indicated it had not yet been recorded but he put me on his mailing list. I intend to purchase that one when it is published.
Another note... last month we had a recital by Jelani Eddington,
http://www.rjeproductions.com/
one of the great theater organists (theater organist of the year 2001). He played both piano and organ during his recital but we had the pleasure of listening to the PREMIER performance of a couple of Leroy Anderson's (the man who wrote "China Doll" etc.) musical pieces.
Eddington visited Anderson's widow and she later sent him some original manuscripts, most of which had never been seen by anyone nor played in public. He played 2 of them and announced that our group was the first to ever hear them outside of his studio. Fascinating!
Another group that performed last month was Tim Zimmerman and the King's Brass
http://www.kingsbrass.org/
I don't believe I have ever heard a brass ensemble play so well. The blending of the various brass voices was tremendously well done. The gal who accompanies them is terrific... plays piano, keyboard and organ.
Good morning everyone.
Mr. Peach and I went to our doctor this morning for a checkup and we're both in good health. Physical health, anyway :-)
Spring has sprung in our area of the state and it's a pretty and sparkling day.
Oh how wonderful! I would have enjoyed both concerts. That Steinway must have resonated in rich, full chords. It is amazing the tones which can emanate from a good, well-tuned piano.
I played in a recital a couple of weeks ago...........an alumnae event at my alma mater...............anyhoo, the piano was a Mason & Hamlin & I did not care for it. Too bright in the upper range, too "harsh" sounding overall. But I did get to use a Steinway for a duo piano thing I did with one of the teachers at the school, so I was a happy camper.
I'm always intrigued by stories of forgotten manuscripts and newly-discovered music.
Sounds like you've had several opportunities to hear some realy good music recently.......wonderful!!
.........along with a gorgeous 7-year-old Casavant Freres pipe organ, donated by a generous couple from church ($200,000!!!)