Rolfs Piano Series  2005 Winter-Weekend International Classical PianoFest

hosted by
McIlwain Presbyterian Church

Welcome!

The Rolfs Piano Series cordially invites you to attend our 2005 Winter-Weekend International Classical PianoFest during January and February.

Our classical PianoFest offers four concerts and expands programming to include concertos as well as recital repertoire. This programming format provides audiences with more opportunities to hear live performances of piano concertos and enjoy this elegant form of musical expression. Each concert will feature a concert pianist of international stature.

The Rolfs Piano Series brings to Northwest Florida and South Alabama Gulf Coasts critically acclaimed classical pianists of various nationalities. This international diversity of artistry and interpretation is a hallmark of the series. You will marvel at the virtuoso artistry of pianists interpreting ageless masterpieces and performing avant-garde works by contemporary composers. You will applaud as these exceptionally gifted pianists leave a legacy of their own.

Our intimate performance space is acoustically favorable for the piano. It brings the audience and pianist together in a setting suggesting the pianist is performing only for you. It lets you relax in comfortable curved cushioned seating in serene surroundings and enjoy an afternoon of classical piano music shared with some of the most celebrated pianists gracing the great concert halls of the world. You may meet these world-class pianists personally at their post-performance complimentary artist reception.

Thank you for sharing the Rolfs Piano Series Sixteenth Season of presenting premier classical piano performances for Northwest Florida and South Alabama Gulf Coast audiences to enjoy.

Please visit our home page again for future programs.  

Venue

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2005
Winter-Weekend
International Classical PianoFest 
Presents Concert Pianists--

Andreas Klein	Germany	January 8, 2005
Ren Zhang	China	January 22, 2005
Kemal Gekić	Croatia	February 5, 2005
Daisy de Luca	Brazil	February 19, 2005

Andreas Klein

January 8, 2005

Andreas Klein	Biographical Sketch
	Program

       "A fascinating artist..."
--The New York Times

Ren Zhang

January 22, 2005

Ren Zhang	Biographical Sketch
	Program

"... played as only the inheritor of a great pianistic heritage could play it."
--Harris Goldsmith, New York Concert Review

Kemal Gekić

February 5, 2005

Kemal Gekić	Biographical Sketch
	Program

            "Gekić rides the charismatic edge of genius."
--Richard Dyer, The Boston Globe

Daisy de Luca

February 19, 2005

Daisy de Luca	Biographical Sketch
	Program

            "First prize Mozarteum International Piano Competition Salzburg, Austria and Magda Tagliaferro International Competition Paris, France."
 

Tickets & Information

 General Admission: $17.00
Students: $10.00

Advanced Tickets Available in Pensacola at:
McIlwain Presbyterian Church
1220 E. Blount Street
&
Dollarhide ~ Reynalds ~ Zoellner 
Music Stores

 All Performances are
2:00 PM Saturday Matinees

 For More Information--

Call: (850) 438-5449
Fax: (850) 438-5322
E-mail: rolfs@mcilwain.org

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Background music:
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Sample of--
Nocturne in D-Flat Major, Op.9 No. - Scriabin
"For the Left Hand"
 performed by

Thomas Pandolfi
Rolfs Piano Series
February 20, 1999

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