PROGRAM
Garrick Ohlsson, piano
Nerve Endings: This week celebrated pianist Garrick Ohlsson plays music which, in his words, "electrifies all the nerve endings." He begins on the mountaintop — the first movement of the last sonata Beethoven ever composed, the famed Opus 111— only to leave earth entirely with several études and poèmes of Alexander Scriabin. Even today, Scriabin's strangely beautiful music, so far ahead of its own time, can elude some listeners. Garrick Ohlsson's profound connection with the composer reveals the genius behind his works while preserving their delicious mystery.
MUSIC PLAYED IN THE PROGRAM
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata No. 32 in c minor, Op. 111
—I. Maestoso; Allegro con brio ed appassionato - Alexander Scriabin: Étude Op. 2, No. 1
- Alexander Scriabin: Étude Op. 8, Nos. 4 and 12
- Alexander Scriabin: Étude Op. 42, No. 5
- Alexander Scriabin: Poèmes Op. 69, Nos. 1 and 2
- Alexander Scriabin: Sonata Op. 530, No. 5
MIXED COMPANY
Mixed Company is written by Saint Paul Sunday staff, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the show and the classical music they love.
LINKS AND RESOURCES
Artist profile: Garrick Ohlsson
