May 9: All-Beethoven recital by Jonathan Biss
Pianist Jonathan Biss, a founding member of CMW's advisory council, has agreed to perform an all-Beethoven recital to raise money for CMW. And not just one recital, but possibly a series of Beethoven recitals over the next several years while he is engaged in recording all of Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas for EMI Classics. You may recall that Jonathan's performance of the Brahms Piano Quintet with the PSQ at the West End gym in 2004 was detailed in Alex Ross' article featuring CMW in The New Yorker. Here's a New York Times article by Allan Kozinn previewing Jonathan's Carnegie Hall solo recital debut in January 2011. Jonathan's first fundraising recital is scheduled for Monday evening, May 9 in Avery Piano's Recital Room in downtown Providence. He will perform four sonatas, including Opus 10, No. 1, Opus 26, Opus 81a, and Opus 22. Seating is limited, and there is a suggested minimum donation of $50 per person. Please contact Liz Cox to reserve your seat for what promises to be a memorable evening. -Heath Marlow, CMW staff |
