Pianist Thomas Rosenkranz Performs the "Goldberg Variations," Atherton Studio, May 28

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Pianist Thomas Rosenkranz Performs the "Goldberg Variations," Atherton Studio, May 28
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Type: Special Event
Date: Saturday - 5/28/2016
Time: 7:30 p.m.
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Hawaii Public Radio (HPR)
Atherton Performing Arts Studio
738 Kaheka Street
Honolulu, HI 96814

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Pianist Thomas Rosenkranz Performs the "Goldberg Variations," Atherton Studio, May 28

On May 28, Thomas Rosenkranz performs one of the masterpieces of piano literature, J.S. Bach's "Goldberg Variations" on the Atherton Studio's concert grand Bösendorfer piano. This technically challenging composition, originally written to be performed on harpsichord, begins with a musical aria and is followed by a set of 30 variations. "These variations have such diversity, from ecstasy to sadness from high jinks to outright zaniness," said Rosenkranz. "The piece is an epic journey that plunges into the deepest human emotions."

Tickets to this concert by Thomas Rosenkranz are $30 general, $25 for HPR members, and $15 for students with ID, plus online service charge. Reservations may be made at www.hprtickets.org or by calling the station (955-8821) during regular business hours. The Atherton Studio is located at Hawaiʻi Public Radio, 738 Kāheka Street. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

About the artist

Hailed as "one of the best new music performers around" (American Record Guide), Thomas Rosenkranz enjoys a musical life as a soloist, chamber musician, and artist teacher. Since winning the Classical Fellowship Award from the American Pianists Association, his concert career has taken him to four continents. He is a former Cultural Ambassador to Tunisia and Lebanon sponsored by the U.S. State Department. His repertoire extends from the works of J.S. Bach to premieres of works written exclusively for him, often including improvisation in his performances.

During recent years, he has concertized in many of the major cities of Asia, including Bangkok, Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Jakarta, and Shanghai. For the last decade he has been a member of the faculty at the soundSCAPE Festival in Italy and recently became the co-director of Maccagno Piano Days, a piano festival in the Italian Alps. His first solo CD entitled Toward the Curve was recorded in surround sound and was released on Blu-ray in the spring of 2015 on the Oberlin Records Label.

He studied with Robert Shannon at the Oberlin Conservatory, Nelita True at the Eastman School of Music, and Yvonne Loriod in Paris. He was formerly on the faculty of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, and is currently an Associate Professor of Piano at the College of Musical Arts at Bowling Green State University.

About HPR's Atherton Performing Arts Studio

The Atherton Studio seats 75 people and is home to a magnificent Bösendorfer concert grand piano. The Studio is available for rent for musical performances, community group meetings, and lectures. It is located in the HPR office and studio complex at 738 Kaheka Street, across from the Honolulu Don Quijote. Metered street parking is available, as are paid lots at the First Hawaiian Bank (Kapi‘olani branch) and in the Pan Am building.

About Hawaii Public Radio

HPR is a private, non-profit organization which broadcasts classical, jazz, and international music; and in-depth news and informational programming from National Public Radio, American Public Media, Public Radio International, and other local, national, and international program sources, as well as programs produced by Hawaii Public Radio. In October 2013, Charity Navigator, the premier charity evaluator, awarded HPR its second consecutive four-star rating for exceptional fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.

HPR's mission is to serve the entire population of the state of Hawai‘i with two excellent program streams. HPR-1, the news magazine and fine arts stream, can currently be heard on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i (KHPR 88.1 FM and 88.5 FM); Maui, Moloka‘i, Lana‘i, and West Hawai‘i (KKUA 90.7 FM); and East Hawai‘i (KANO 91.1 FM (Hilo) and 94.7 FM (Waimea)). HPR-2, the news, local talk, and music stream, is found on Maui, Moloka‘i, Lana‘i (KIPM 89.7 FM and KIPH 88.3 FM (Hana)); West Hawai‘i (KIPM 89.7 FM and KHPH 88.7 FM); O‘ahu and Kaua‘i (KIPO 89.3 FM; KIPL 89.9 FM)

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