Not exactly folk
Well before the advent of the piano, there was folk music. These rich musical traditions have been inspiring composers of art music for centuries. Let's listen to how some composers have used folk music across cultures as inspiration.
Part of the 34th Ravello Concert Season
Add to my Calendar 01-06-2019 20:30 01-06-2019 22:30 36 Not exactly folk A paradise high above the Amalfi Coast whose many facets of beauty are composed of medieval ruins, breath-taking views and luxuriant gardens overlooking the sea. In this evocative atmosphere the Ravello Concert Society (RCS) concert series is a traditional and well-established date, which over the years has delighted thousands of visitors with a wide range of performances by soloists and chamber music ensembles.The scope and diversity of the RCS repertoire are increasing every year: the 2019 programme features a total of 85 chamber music concerts. The wide-ranging programme will be rounded off by several well-established event series: the cycle of theme evenings, devoted to various classical composers, as well as two-piano performances and “Contaminations” (13 events featuring an appealing crossover of classic, jazz, modern and pop music to bring us together and open our minds to discovery, innovation and reflection).Ranging from chamber music to jazz contaminations, all events are spectacular as the environment we present and produce them in. Come and discover our impressing venues, cosy atmosphere and great acoustic in locations full of history and culture. At RCS there are always interesting, engaging music. In addition, there is always the chance to make new friends, meet the artists and escape from your to-do list for an hour or two. Annunziata Historic Building, Ravello DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Annunziata Historic Building
Via della Annunziata
Ravello
Campania
84010
Italy
Programme
Enrique Granados – Goyescas: La Maja y el Ruisenor
Enrique Granados – 12 Danzas Españolas: no.5 in E minor 'Andaluza'
Isaac Albéniz – España, Op.165: Malagueña
Isaac Albéniz – Suite Española no.1: 4, Cádiz (Saeta)
Edvard Grieg – Lyric Pieces, Op.54: 2, Norwegian march
Edvard Grieg – Wedding Day at Troldhaugen
Frédéric Chopin – Polonaise no.6 in A flat major 'Herioc', Op.53
Franz Schubert – 12 Valses nobles, D.969
Franz Liszt – Soirées musicales de Rossini, S.424/9: La danza (Tarantella Napoletana)
Franz Liszt – Soirées musicales de Rossini, S.424/2: La regata veneziana (Notturno)
Franz Liszt – Hungarian Rhapsody no.14, S.244/14
Performers
Alessandro Marano – piano
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Programme Note
A paradise high above the Amalfi Coast whose many facets of beauty are composed of medieval ruins, breath-taking views and luxuriant gardens overlooking the sea. In this evocative atmosphere the Ravello Concert Society (RCS) concert series is a traditional and well-established date, which over the years has delighted thousands of visitors with a wide range of performances by soloists and chamber music ensembles.
The scope and diversity of the RCS repertoire are increasing every year: the 2019 programme features a total of 85 chamber music concerts. The wide-ranging programme will be rounded off by several well-established event series: the cycle of theme evenings, devoted to various classical composers, as well as two-piano performances and “Contaminations” (13 events featuring an appealing crossover of classic, jazz, modern and pop music to bring us together and open our minds to discovery, innovation and reflection).
Ranging from chamber music to jazz contaminations, all events are spectacular as the environment we present and produce them in. Come and discover our impressing venues, cosy atmosphere and great acoustic in locations full of history and culture. At RCS there are always interesting, engaging music. In addition, there is always the chance to make new friends, meet the artists and escape from your to-do list for an hour or two.