Henry Kramer, piano
Inspiration for the younger generation – journey with us as we hear how Edward Elgar was inspired by J.S. Bach, and the pinnacle work of Paul Hindemith inspired by von Weber. The Second Piano Concerto of Beethoven heavily borrows techniques used by W.A. Mozart, who passed away just four years before this work’s premiere, with drama and contrast evident in Beethoven’s maturing works plainly audible.
Program
Der Freischütz Overture | Carl Maria von Weber
Piano Concerto No. 2 | Ludwig van Beethoven
Henry Kramer, piano
Fantasia and Fugue in C minor | J.S. Bach/arr. Edward Elgar
Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber | Paul Hindemith
About the Guest Artist:
Henry Kramer, lauded for his expressive character and wide-ranging emotions and praised by The Cleveland Classical Review for his “astonishingly confident technique” and The New York Times for “thrilling [and] triumphant” performances, pianist Henry Kramer is developing a reputation as a musician of rare sensitivity who combines stylish programming with insightful and exuberant interpretations. In 2016, he garnered international recognition with a Second Prize win in the Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels. Most recently, he was awarded a 2019 Avery Fisher Career Grant by Lincoln Center – one of the most coveted honors bestowed on young American soloists. For more information, visit Henry Kramer.