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English pianist Stephen Hough is a true Renaissance man; he is a critically acclaimed musician, composer, journalist, painter and blogger. As we approach Stephen’s November 25th concert at the Chan Centre, join the VRS in our newest blog series Stephen … Continue reading
Program Notes: Marc-André Hamelin Alban Berg: Piano sonata, Op. 1 “Among the most auspicious Opus Ones ever written,” was Glenn Gould’s assessment of Alban Berg’s piano sonata. Berg wrote this work in 1907-08 while studying with Arnold Schönberg. Originally … Continue reading
It’s been awfully fun researching and sharing the various facts and tidbits from this VRSchubert campaign. We hope that you have enjoyed following along as much as we’ve enjoyed creating it! This evening, as you aurally embrace Mr. Lewis’ interpretation … Continue reading
Program Notes: Behzod Abduraimov Franz Schubert: Piano sonata in A major, D. 664 (Op. 120) Scholars lack definite evidence for the date and place of composition of Schubert’s early A major sonata, but most are willing to grant that … Continue reading
Program notes help us prepare for the concert we are about to enjoy by providing a context in which the piece was composed and a deeper understanding of the composition’s musicality. Quell your excitement as you count down the … Continue reading
In celebration of Paul Lewis’ upcoming concert and us nearing the close of our #VRSchubert campaign, we are running a Twitter contest to WIN a copy of Paul Lewis’ latest album – Schubert Piano Works. Send a out a comment … Continue reading
There is little doubt that Schubert was inspired by the great genius of Beethoven, whose massive influence on music was unavoidable in early 19th century Vienna. While the two composers were contemporaries, Schubert died a mere two years after … Continue reading
Between his prior ten year long Beethoven Project, and his current Schubert Project Paul Lewis is no stranger to the touring circuit: Paul averages one-hundred concerts a year. When you factor in rehearsal and travel time going from London, to … Continue reading
Over the Thanksgiving weekend Alexander Varty, contributing writer to the Georgia Straight, had a phone interview with Paul Lewis from his London home. The article was published online in the Georgia Straight yesterday. With the media abuzz, we eagerly await … Continue reading
Born in 1972 to a dockworker father and a local council worker mother, music was not a major part of Paul Lewis’ familial life. His parents may have been non-musical, but they encouraged him through the early years. Starting to play … Continue reading
