Programs 2024-25

High Baroque and Romantic Inspiration

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Partita in E Minor, No. 6, BWV 831

Franz Liszt (1811-1886)

Ungarische Rhapsodie (Hungarian Rhapsody) in A minor, No. 13, S. 244 (1846–85)

Frédérick Chopin (1810-1849)

Mazurka in B minor, Op. 33, No. 4 (1838)
Nocturne in F-sharp major, Op. 15, No. 2 (1830–32)
Mazurka in F minor, Op. 63, No. 2 (1846)
Ballade in A-flat major, No. 3, Op. 47 (1841)
Lento con espressione in C-sharp minor, Op. IVa/16 (1830)
Mazurka in F-sharp minor, Op. 59 No. 3 (1845)
Berceuse in D-flat major, Op. 57 (1844)
Barcarolle in F-sharp major, Op. 60 (1845–6)

Sharing Pianos

2, 4 Hands on One Piano – 88 keys X 2

Program:

Robert Schumann (1810–1856)

Studien für den Pedal-Flügel (6 Pieces in Canonic Form) (1845), Arrangement for two pianos by Claude Debussy (1891)

No. 1 Pas trop vite
No. 3 Andantino – Un peu plus aimé – Tempo I

Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)

From 21 Hungarian Dances, Book 1 (1868)

1.     in G Minor: Allegro molto
2.     in D Minor: Allegro non assai –Vivace
3.     in F Major: Allegretto
4.     in F Minor: Poco sostenuto – Vivace
5.     in F-Sharp Minor: Allegro – Vivace

Enrico Elisi and Mengyang Pan

Franz Liszt (1811–1886)

Rhapsody No. 13 in A minor, S. 244

Enrico Elisi

Franz Liszt (1811–1886) — Richard Wagner (1813–1883)

Isoldes Liebestod (1867), S. 447

Franz Liszt (1811–1886)

From Grandes études de Paganini S. 141, No. 6 in A Minor, Theme and Variations

Mengyang Pan

Gabriel Fauré (1845–1924)

Dolly (1894–6)

1.     Berceuse
2.     Mi-a-ou
3.     Le jardin de Dolly
4.     Kitty-Valse
5.     Tendresse
6.     Le pas espagnol

Astor Piazzolla (1921–1992)

Liebertango (1974)

Darius Milhaud (1892–1974)

Scaramouche, Suite pour Deux Pianos (1937)
I. Vif
II. Modéré
III. Brazileira

Enrico Elisi and Mengyang Pan

Beethoven Sonatas

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1797)

Sonata in G Major, Op. 31 No. 1

Sonata in E Major, Op. 109,

Sonata in A Major, Op. 101

The Beethoven Sonatas, a collection of masterful compositions, represent a pinnacle of artistic innovation and emotional depth in classical piano music. These works continue to inspire and captivate audiences, and they remain enduring classics in classical music.

Shared Impressions

“Shared Impressions” presents a captivating musical journey, weaving together masterpieces from renowned composer. Enrico Elisi and Mengyang Pan collaborate to bring to life a diverse selection of pieces, ranging from the emotive Consolations to the enchanting Images by Debussy and the rhythmic allure of Piazzolla’s Liebertango. This program showcases a rich tapestry of musical expressions.

Franz Liszt (1811–1886)

From Six Consolations, 2nd version (1844–1850)

1 Andante con moto

2 Un poco più mosso

5 Andantino                                                    

 

Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849)

Etude in A-Flat Major, Op. 25 No. 1 (1835–7)

Waltz in D-Flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1 (1847)

Ballade in A-Flat Major, No. 3, Op. 47 (1841)

 

Enrico Elisi

Claude Debussy (1862–1918)

Images, Series 2 (1907–8)

Cloches à travers les feuilles

Et la lune descend sur le temple qui fut

Poisson d’or

 

Franz Liszt (1811–1886)

Rigoletto: paraphrase de concert [from Verdi], S. 434 (1855)

 

Mengyang Pan

Claude Debussy

Petite suite (1889)

En bateau

Cortège

Menuet

Ballet

Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)

From 21 Hungarian Dances, Book 1 (1868)

  1. in G Minor: Allegro molto 
  2. in D Minor: Allegro non assai – Vivace 
  3. in F Major: Allegretto
  4. in F Minor: Poco sostenuto – Vivace
  5. in F-Sharp Minor: Allegro – Vivace

Astor Piazzolla (1921–1992)

Liebertango (1974)

 

Mengyang Pan, Primo Enrico Elisi, Secondo