September 20th – 21st | Gabriel Prokofiev at Cristofori Piano Festival in Padua
On September 20th, composer Gabriel Prokofiev will present “BartoloTalk: Technomusica – From the Dancefloor” to the Piano at the Cristofori Piano Festival in Padua. This unique event will explore the intersection of electronic music and classical traditions, offering an insightful and innovative discussion that reflects Prokofiev's groundbreaking approach to music.
The following day, on September 21st, Gabriel Prokofiev will take the stage for a live performance that blends piano and live electronics, showcasing his signature style that bridges the gap between classical and modern soundscapes. The program will also feature Gabriel Prokofiev’s World Premiere (commissioned by the Cristofori Festival) of the “Suite for Piano and Live Electronics”.
Program (Friday September 20th): - G. Ligeti, Etudes Nos. 1 "Desordre," 7 "Galamb borong," and 17 "À Bout de Souffle" - G. Prokofiev, from Piano Book I, "Cold Wooden Window" and "Rockaby" - P. Ferreri, Traccia invisibile, World Premiere - K. Tanaka, Techno Etudes
Program (Saturday September 21st):
- C. Debussy, Suite Bergamasque - I. Stravinsky, Suite from L'histoire du soldat (excerpts) - G. Prokofiev, Suite for Piano and Live Electronics – World Premiere, Cristofori Festival Commission - S. Prokofiev, Sonata No. 2 Op. 14