Event Description
Two world-class pianists—one French, one American—join participants from the Art of Piano program for a concert blending traditional and contemporary repertoire.
Connecticut-raised piano-composer Timo Andres’s recent highlights include a solo recital debut at Carnegie Hall and the world premiere of a piano concerto at the LA Phil, led by John Adams. His work on Justin Peck’s stage adaptation of Sufjan Stevens’s Illinoise: A New Musical earned him a Tony Award nomination; he’s also been nominated for a Grammy. His collaborators include Becca Stevens, Brad Mehldau, Philip Glass, Kronos Quartet, and many more.
Éric Le Sage is internationally established as a representative of the French piano school. He has performed as a soloist with groups including the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, LA Phil, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, and Tokyo Metropolitan Orchestra, as well as at Carnegie Hall and the Philharmonie de Paris. He released two magnificent albums in 2022: an orchestral Mozart record under the baton of his longtime stage partner François Leleux, and a solo album featuring rare French repertoire from the beginning of the 20th century.
We’re lucky to have both Andres and Le Sage on faculty for the two-week Art of Piano residency, which offers professional pianists and pianist-composers the chance to work with celebrated artists. Participants advance their craft through individual coaching, masterclasses, and performance opportunities.
Art of Piano is generously supported by lead donor Heather Edwards.
Additional support provided by the Alice and Betty Schultz Scholarships Endowment Fund for Dance and Music, Helen Graham, and the Yolanda Freeze Master Artists Music Fund.
Taking place in the Rolston Recital Hall
Fri. June 5th
Rolston Recial Hall Banff Alberta
$45
In-Person Event
7:30pm
