Natasha Paremski
Master Concerts II
Epic Heroes and Their Goddesses
Natasha Paremski, piano
Natasha Paremski’s softly expressive tone gave no inkling of the forces she would unleash, embracing fearlessly the extremes of tenderness and fierce passion. ~ The Guardian, UK
Strauss’s described his tone poem Macbeth as “a completely new path” for him compositionally. Strauss displays musical portraits of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, a musical reminder of the ambition, madness, and greatness that characterizes Macbeth. Pohjola’s Daughter was inspired by Finland’s national epic, the Kalevala and the exploits of the heroes Kullervo and Lemminkäinen.
Lemminkäinen is celebrated for his conquest of Kyllikki and the maidens of Saari as well as his visit to Tuonela, the Land of Death. Eroticism has its place in this vast collection, and so does humor.
Composed in 1892, this is Debussy’s tribute to Scotland, the title of the piece translates to “Scottish March based on a Popular Theme”
PROGRAM
Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 3
Natasha Paremski, piano
Strauss, R.: Macbeth, Symphonic Poem
Sibelius: Pohjola’s Daughter, A Symphonic Fantasy
Debussy: Marche écossaise sur un thème populaire
Tennessee Williams Theatre, Friday, Jan. 11 at 8pm (7:15pm, pre-concert Chats with Edward Pitts) ~ Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, Saturday, Jan. 12 at 8pm ~ Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Monday, Jan. 14 at 7:30pm ~ Old School Square, Delray Beach, Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 7:30pm
