In the Footsteps of The Master & Margarita
Free (RSVP available)
- Inna Faliks, piano
Veronika Krausas — Master and Margarita Suite (world premiere)
Franz Liszt — Mephisto Waltz No. 1, S. 514
Ludwig van Beethoven — Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111
In recital, the pianist Inna Faliks explores the satirical and supernatural novel, The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov. Faliks gives the world premiere of two compositions written especially for this occasion: Maya Miro Johnson's Manuscripts Don't Burn, for speaking pianist and Margarita Suite for piano by Veronika Krausas. In a nod to the novel's Faustian theme, Ms. Faliks' program also includes Liszt's Mephisto Waltz and Beethoven's Sonata Op. 111, discussed in Thomas Mann's novel Dr. Faustus.
The program is part of Inna Faliks' ongoing series, "Music/Words," interdisciplinary performances that explore meaningful connections between music, poetry, and literature.
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About Inna Faliks, piano
Ukrainian-born pianist Inna Faliks has established herself as one of the most communicative, and poetic artists of her generation. She has made a name for herself through commanding performances of standard piano repertoire, as well genre-bending, interdisciplinary projects, and inquisitive work with contemporary composers.
https://www.innafaliks.com